Is Priory Bay Beach Private?

Priory Bay, near Nettlestone and Seaview, is in private ownership but has traditionally allowed for public access, and has for generations been a quiet and tranquil haven for beachgoers and families.

Who owns Priory Bay beach?

Priory Bay Hotel, a 60-acre site in Ryde on the Island, has been taken over by Aria Resorts, a UK developer who plans to invest the substantial sum over the next four years.

How do I access Priory Bay?

The only access is by walking from either of these points along the coastal footpath. Stretching 1/2 mile in length, the bay looks across the Solent to Selsey Bill on the mainland. The beach is sandy with some pebbles and is bordered by rocks and the remains of coastal defences.