If you didn't mind a 2.5hr drive, Sizewell Beach in Suffolk is dog heaven and well worth a day trip.
Can also recommend Sandwich Bay beach which much closer. It's on a private estate and you have to pay an entry fee but the advantage is that it is deserted even in summer so it's worth consideration.
There's a 4-year old human as well, so defo not wanting a 5 hr round trip! But have been looking at Kent coast and haven't been to Sandwich, so that may be a good option, thanks!
If you didn't mind a 2.5hr drive, Sizewell Beach in Suffolk is dog heaven and well worth a day trip.
Can also recommend Sandwich Bay beach which much closer. It's on a private estate and you have to pay an entry fee but the advantage is that it is deserted even in summer so it's worth consideration.