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About Beach Break Live

Beach Break Live is a distinctive outdoor festival experience that has moved across the UK coastline since its inception in 2007. With stages set on beaches and coastal venues, attendance has grown and shifted across several iconic locations in Cornwall, Kent and Carmarthenshire. Our guide provides a clear overview of what to expect at each Beach Break Live site, including seating concepts, parking and transport options, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information to help you secure your festival plans with ease.

Whether you’re planning a weekend with friends or a family-friendly coastal escape, Beach Break Live venues offer a unique blend of live music and seaside atmosphere. From pay/display beach parking at Polzeath to paid parking at Pembrey, transit options vary by site. Use the following venue-specific details to map your route, book comfortable nearby stays, and enjoy easy dining options near each location.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Origins and early site: Beach Break Live launched in 2007 at Polzeath Beach, Cornwall (Polzeath Beach address commonly cited).
  • 2009 relocate: Moved to Port Lympne Safari Park, Kent, due to permissions issues at the Cornwall site.
  • 2010 home: Became based at Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire (Pembrey Country Park address: Pembrey, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA16 0EJ).
  • 2013 edition: Took over Newquay and Fistral Bay in Cornwall with reported capacity around 20,000 attendees.
  • Asset sale: In 2012, Beach Break Live assets were sold in a pre-pack deal after financial difficulties.
  • Seating/venue type: Entirely outdoor, beach-based with multiple venues; no fixed seating on the sand; stages on beaches or coastal venues.
  • Notable acts by year: 2007–08 included The Enemy, The Wombats, The Cribs; 2009 featured Dizzee Rascal; 2010 included Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding; 2013 included Jake Bugg and AlunaGeorge.
  • Parking and transit: Parking varied by site (e.g., Pembrey had paid parking; Polzeath has pay/display parking; Port Lympne/Via bus routes; Newquay access via regional buses).
  • Nearby hotels: On-site and nearby options exist at some sites (e.g., Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve; Newquay area hotels such as The Headland and Carnmarth).