What to Pack for Your British Beach Holiday

We’re not ready to give up on sun, sea and sand just yet. This summer, when you’re exploring Britain’s amazing beaches, consider this your guide to what to pack for a beach holiday.

What to Pack for Your Next Beach Holiday

We won’t bore you with all the holiday must-haves (if you forget your knickers or phone charger, we take no responsibility) – these are your sartorial essentials only…

Shirt

Keep the sun off in style.

Beaufort & Blake Breamore mint stripe shirt, £37.50. beaufortandblake.com

Dry robe

Whether warming up from a wild swim or a bracing dip in the Atlantic, a dry robe has become a British summer essential.

Selkie Swim Co recycled swim robe, £125. generousape.com

Sneakers

Practical yet polished, white sneakers go with everything from dresses to jeans. Don’t leave home without yours.

Fairfax & Favor Alexandra trainers, £145. fairfaxandfavor.com

Jeans

Go light and bright by adding a pair of white or ecru jeans to your summer wardrobe. Pro tip: carry a stain remover pen with you to avoid any unlucky spills.

Blackhorse Lane Atelier E10 classic straight jeans, £205. blackhorselane.com

Hat

Bucket hats are a style classic – and this one comes in a playful gingham check and is made from 100% recycled polyester, certified by the Global Recycled Standard.

Vivienne Westwood Patsy bucket hat, £170. viviennewestwood.com

Day-to-Night Dress

Whether you’re headed to a wedding, a garden party or a family picnic, a pretty summer dress always has a place in your staycation suitcase.

Sister Jane Dream midi dress, £185. sisterjane.com

Sunglasses

Yes, a British summer might be temperamental – but the sun will come out eventually. Right?

Cutler & Gross 0772V2 square sunglasses, £305. cutlerandgross.com

Weekend Bag

Travel in style with a fits-everything weekend holdall.

Tusting Superlight Explorer holdall, £535. tusting.co.uk

 

Swimwear

Brighten up your British beach holiday with a vibrant patterned cossie.

Finisterre Zenith swimsuit, £85. finisterre.com

 

Raincoat

A true British staycation essential. You’ll regret it if you don’t pack one.

Musto Fenland Lite jacket, £150. musto.com

 

Sandals

Timeless brown leather sandals go with everything – you’ll be reaching for these summer after summer.

Church’s Rhonda sandals, £750. church-footwear.com

Beach Bag

Even if the forecast is more drizzle than dreamy, a beautiful beach bag will lift your spirits like nothing else. Just add a Mr Whippy and you’re good to go.

Really Wild Lemon Jackson bag, £62. reallywildclothing.com