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Broadstairs Destination Guide

Explore Broadstairs (Kent) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Broadstairs is a picturesque seaside town in Kent, sitting between Margate in the North and Ramsgate in the South, this stretch of coast is only just over an hour from London. The locality to London makes Broadstairs a perfect day trip option. This part of the Kent coast has 7 bays all offering something slightly different from town beaches, to surfing beaches, and all with soft sand and white chalk cliffs. Every year at least one of the bays gains a Blue Flag showing the quality of this stretch of Kent coast.

Broadstairs Kent Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Broadstairs Dickens Festival

Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Kent regularly from 1837 until 1859. The Dickens Festival is run annually in June, a Read moreโ€ฆ
12th June 2026
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14th June 2026
Event Tags: Broadstairs and Charles Dickens
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Broadstairs Folk Week

Broadstairs Folk Week is an excellent traditional folk music and dance festival with events held day and night all over Read moreโ€ฆ
7th August 2026
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14th August 2026
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North-Foreland-Lighthouse

North Foreland Lighthouse

A light was first exhibited at North Foreland, Broadstairs in 1499, but the first real lighthouse was built by Sir Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Lighthouses
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Botany Bay Beach

Botany Bay is one of the most iconic beaches on the Kent coast. Framed by dramatic white chalk cliffs and Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly, Dog Restrictions and Seaside Awards
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Joss Bay Beach

Joss Bay is a beloved sandy beach in Kent, nestled beneath chalk cliffs, lending it a dramatic and sheltered ambience. Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly, Dog Restrictions and Seaside Awards
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Dumpton Gap Beach

Dumpton Gap is one of Broadstairs’ quieter, more peaceful bays. It’s somewhat tucked away compared to its neighbouring beaches, which Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Louisa Bay Beach

Louisa Bay is one of Broadstairs’ quieter sandy bays, tucked between Viking Bay and Dumpton Gap. Because it’s smaller and Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Seaside Awards
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Joss Bay Surf School

Joss Bay Surf school is located on Joss Bay beach which is the home of Kent Surfing and one of Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Activities
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Kingsgate Bay Beach

Kingsgate Bay is cherished for its quiet, tucked-away charm. The bay is approximately 150 metres wide and is nestled between Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Dickens House Museum

Dickens House Museum was once the home of Miss Mary Pearson Strong on whom Dickens based the character of Miss Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Museums
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Bleak House

Bleak House, in Broadstairs, Kent, is a historic building that famously served as a holiday retreat for the celebrated author Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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Viking Bay Beach

Viking Bay Beach, situated in the heart of Broadstairs, Kent, is one of Kent’s most recognisable beaches – a sweeping Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly, Dog Restrictions and Seaside Awards
Revolution

Revolution Skate Park

Revolution Skatepark first opened early in 1998, and today is an indoor skatepark and climbing centre for Skateboards, BMX, Rollerblades, Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Activities
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Stone Bay Beach

Stone Bay is renowned for its stunning sandy stretches, framed by dramatic chalk cliffs, a combination that offers both breathtaking Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly, Dog Restrictions and Seaside Awards
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