The 50 best beaches in and around Kent

We visited Joss Bay for the first time on a windy day, and while it was a bit breezy, our dogs absolutely loved it! The beach is beautiful, and they had a great time running around. The only downside was the lack of a café or toilets, but we didn’t mind too much as we were focused on letting the furry babies running around. Definitely a lovely spot for a walk with your dogs, just be prepared for the wind and plan ahead for amenities!

I visited Joss bay on midsummers day (33 degrees Celsius) for a beach trip and it is a great sandy beach. Parking was hard to come by but eventually we paid £5 to park in a field nearby. The sand was mainly clean and even though the beach was very crowded it was possible to find space. The sea while accessible and refreshing was not clean either in looks or smell. The lifeguards were very helpful and gave my friend a plaster when he cut his toes on the rocks.

Worth the visit for sure. Not busy at all and sea is usually calm and suitable for kids. Lifeguard available, toilets and parking as well. Some see weeds but not enough to ruin the experience. Sand bank was huge and mostly clean. This beach specifically has a gelly fish warning. Luckily all good for us, but is worth informing people. The only thing missing is a bar/cafe nearby. They have only a shop renting chairs and umbrellas. Careful with seaguls, they are quite annoying ans invasive

Ignore any bad review. Joss Bay beach is the real deal. The nicest beach in the whole Thanet Stretch. Safe. Clean. Amenities. Rock pooling. Shade (if you need it). Peace. Views. An absolute must for any visitor or beach lover.

Brilliant day on the summer solstice 😎. Parking £5 all day. Walk down via path, passing toilets (left of cafe above), to the beautiful, sandy, clean beach. Great views and cooler by the beach. Great for a family day out. Food expensive but good (e.g. chips £4.50). Lifeguards on the beach with flags to show safe swimming areas. Equipment hire available.

Good pubs and vibe is all fine and loved it but water was with more weed near shore and full of rocks on one side. Overall it is a very good beach on a sunny day

Beautiful golden sandy beach Good for kids fun Lots of parking place , standard price. Not much food to get, so take plenty of food with you.

There is a copious amount of golden sand on this beach. Soft silky and smoothe, that slithers in between your toes. Just how we like it!

Great beach with local bars, restaurants and shops. Lifeguards on duty and easy to park although no internet available at the car park so had to pay by cash.

Not as beautiful as Botany Bay, Kingsgate Bay, Jess Bay and Stone Bay thay are wild ... It's very over-populated with too many businesses. It's a very urban beach but English style I liked the sea hats but sea gulls are pretty wild here, if you eat they fly on you and also get your food away be careful it happened to me when I put down my take away box ...they stole it! Lol Nice fish and chips places and a few gift shops and art galleries are also worth a try!

A beautiful cozy flat sandy bay that has everything you need for a fantastic day out at the beach, as there is so much to do around this area whether you like relaxing, walking or eating, this place has it all along with its amazing history, so much to see.

Typically pleasant British beachfront with numerous options for food and drink, including reasonably priced fish and chip shops. The beach is sandy with some rocky parts a little further into the surf. Lots of seaweed grows at these points, and the beach can be rather green - but it's perfectly safe to swim. There are the typical seaside amenities nearby, such as shops and stalls selling beachwear, buckets, swimming gear, etc. It gets very crowded at peak times. My photo shows the end of the day when most people have already left - and it's still busy. Safe for families with children but is quite loud, as it attracts a lot of large groups, teenagers and Bluetooth speakers. For a quieter visit, try Stone Bay just a few mins walk Northward along the coast. Stone Bay has only a single vegan (I think!) beach shack for food, but it's far more peaceful and much less crowded.

Lovely beach with plenty of food, cafes and shops. Beware of the seagulls when you have food with you. They try to steal your food. I once was their prey. 😥

Viking Bay in Broadstairs is a sandy beach less than a couple of hours from London by train. There are amenities such as toilets, food kiosks, showers and lifeguards. The beach itself is full of seaweeds so to me it did not make it the prettiest beach. Broadstairs itself was a very gentile town. There are several walking trails in the area which can be followed and is well sign posted. There is a Dickens museum, as Charles Dickens apparently loved staying in Broadstairs. On the clifftop there were various pop-ups selling a variety of goods. There is also a children's play area in the same vicinity. It is a lovely area and worth a visit for a day out with the kids. The toilets could be kept in better condition though.

Our favourite family beach. Not far from London. Important if you’ve got a toddler and don’t want to travel long distances. Not overcrowded. Beautiful views, sandy beach and great waves. On top of it there are lifeguards to make sure safety of your kids. Hotel on the top of cliff to eat in. During tide out you can explore caves and search for fossils.

We walked from Margate Beach to Botany Bay Beach along the promenade (about an hour’s walk) and arrived around 6pm. By that time, it wasn’t too crowded as many people were leaving, which made it a peaceful spot to enjoy. The tide was low, but the views were still stunning, especially sitting close to the dramatic white cliffs. The beach was a little littered, likely from the day’s crowds, but overall still very enjoyable. Facilities are convenient with toilets nearby, a lifeguard station, and a bus stop just a 5-minute walk away. The surrounding area is dotted with beautiful residential houses and has a very quiet, relaxing feel. A lovely place to visit if you’re in Kent - perfect for an evening stroll or to unwind by the sea.

Botany Bay is a beautiful hidden gem with dramatic white cliffs, soft sand, and clear water. It’s quiet, clean, and perfect for relaxing, walking, or exploring the rock pools at low tide. Great views and photo spots! Highly recommend checking tide times before you go. One of the best beaches in Kent!

Awesome beach, good place parking available for £6 per day food is a bit expensive I suggest pack all food from your home Awesome place to spend time make sure you get umbrella and two chair and some swimming clothes as you can swim there is water is not deep. I really enjoy swimming and also you can rent umbrella and you also rent surfing board live jacket is nice place to visit if you need more info, please let me know thanks. Toilet also available there .

Nice beach with striking white cliffs and clean sand. Quiet and very scenic, and nice for a peaceful walk along the beach or just relaxing in the sand. Facilities are minimal though, and parking can be tricky especially if you're not early. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

Nice beach..calm and went there on easter weekend..we didn't had much crowd there... Car park to beach is good 20-30 min walk through designated walking trails..... As this a blue flag beach, you won't find any shops near y by except one ice cream shop which closed by 4 pm..

It's ok. Was busy. Don't understand why people won't clean up after themselves. Doesn't hurt to take your rubbish back with you! Water was crystal clear. Parking was bit of an issue. But overall kids really enjoyed it. Walk around the cliff was nice.

This beach by the seaside is next to the harbour. We didn't go down to the sand, but there didn't seem to be too much rubbish on it. When it's low tide you can see the Antony Gormley Another Time Statue. There are restaurants, shops and amusement arcades around. The weather was overcast and windy when we visited, but it must be nice to enjoy fish and chips in better weather. There's different parking options around. Street parking is generally more expensive than some of the big parking garages. It's a bit of a walk from the train station to this point, but not too far.

Lovely sandy beach. The tide pool is super useful during low tide ( but be careful is super slippery to get in and out). Also beware of the mob of seagulls ...they will swoop and steal your food 🫣

If you don't actually want to sit on the silky soft sandy beach but still want a quick swim, or paddle along the shore, then go to The Kings Steps. These are situated along the promenade, where you can sit down have a picnic, munch a freshly cooked pizza or some local fish and chips (I strongly recommend that you don't feed the seagulls as this will start a seagull frenzy). During the Summer months as the night draws in The Kings Steps is one of the most memorable, amazing and tranquil places to be. As a local I'm probably prejudice to the fact that you will experience some of the most beautiful Sunsets looking out towards Margate's Harbour Arm.

I love this sandy windy beach. I don't get the chance to be here often, but when l do, on goes the trunks and a plunge into the sea. Walking distance to public toilets, shops and cafes, as well as train station. Near galleries and markets, lots of choices of where to eat.

Lovely beach but town questionable lot of homeless drunks in open park , hopefully one off

Wonderful fantastic day out lots to do for adults and children as well as a diverse range of eateries at down to earth prices. Margate is the new in place to go. Full of history and culture and a very diverse community.

Beautiful beach for both rock pools or just clear sand. Clean huge expanse, a harbour to walk around, a fabulous 👌 seafood and oyster hut, a superb array of restaurants with seating inside and outside to sit and watch beautiful 😍 sunsets 🌇.

One of our Fave beaches 😊 So beautiful, lovely walk, and great dining areas with clean toilets.

Excellent bay, I have lived here and after leaving home have been coming here for many many years. How can you not love this place. Beautiful.

A lovely beach with lots of things to do nearby. It’s relatively clean and lifeguarded.

I've just discovered this lovely bay and been twice in the past week with the grandchildren. If you get the tides right you'll have the most wonderful time. Clean water, soft sand and plenty of space for social distancing! Although it was breezy we were equipped with wind breaks so no problem! Lots of shells and fun stuff to collect. We even saw a crab which the children were mesmerized by! Lots of Parking nearby and we saw a cafe although it was closed (Covid-19)

Lovely dog friendly beach. Couple noce places for food

We absolutely love visiting Minnis Bay, and are so thankful that this beautiful beach is right on our doorstep. You have the option of both pebble and sandy beaches, which is even better when the tide is in, which was our situation although we knew this ahead of time, therefore we set up camp upon the pebble beach. The Minnis to Reculver Trail also makes for great; walking, running, cycling and even roller blading. You won’t regret spending a warm sunny day here.

Ok if you can park on the front its free otherwise there is the pay and display car park ice walk, one restaurant is exspensive

I seem to visit here regularly. It is a very calming and enjoyable place to visit. There are cafes and restaurants, good parking... something for all ages. It has a nice promenade, and one end has Whitstable Castle. Just down near the sea is the hotel seen in the photo.

Blue flag beach, water is somewhat warmer than in many Kent places and it is quite clear. The place itself it is not crowded. Also this place offers nice walks and the Whitestable itself is within walking distance

If you looking for less people and something similar to Brighton beach...this is it!! It's peaceful and beautiful. And lots of fast food and pubs close to beach to all directions.

Lovely beach, with plenty of space. Very nice to walk on the long footpath. From the top of the hill there are several benches, where you can appreciate the amazing views.

Tankerton beach is a nice place with clear blue water. Less folks and a partway where you can walk for more than 30 minutes. The only issue is the excessive speed of some children riding their bikes on the partway.

I love this beach, so lovely and peaceful. Such a trendy little area. Beautiful Pebble beach. Lovely town n really nice locals & visitors around like no drunks etc. it’s great for the families and everyone who is looking for a great time, family fun or picnic. U can get amazing photos of sunrise or sunset at the top of slopes. A few options of places to eat or drink at beach but there’s a lot in high street which is not far. This town is really good for seafood.

Wonderful location. Free parking along the shore, long beaches. Very picturesque. Cafe with toilets to the rear. Mainly stoney beaches. View of the Maunsell sea forts in the distance. Wind turbines. Beach huts. Very pleasant all round.

We decided to stay in Stone Bay which is quieter and less crowded than other nearby areas. The place is relaxing. My kids played with the sand. You cant really swim but it’s a good place to just lounge around and hear the waves and feel the wind. No toilets nearby. Sand is ok and fine.

The nice view and white stone cliff is photo perfect. This bay is not that big near Viking bay is good for swimming.

What a lovely clean and quiet beach. Lovely sand, enjoyed it there.

Beautiful place and very peaceful!!! As you can see in the pictures and even better 😍😍 fall in love with this place !! I call it now “ my happy place “

We had an amazing time at this beach. The view is simply stunning, with clear blue water stretching as far as the eye can see and soft sand making it the perfect place to walk and relax. The atmosphere is so peaceful and refreshing, with the sea breeze working like a natural atomiser, filling the air with freshness and calm. Sitting by the shore and watching the waves was truly relaxing and gave us such a sense of escape from the busy city life. It’s a beautiful spot where nature shows its best side, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a calm, scenic, and refreshing experience. ---

Lots of space but windy, went here from London in early April. It was quite windy and cold. It was fun looking for interesting rocks and shells, but there were no unusual rocks, just interesting forms of chalk and flint. I would recommend going here for the beautiful view and rocks, but if it is not summer take some warm clothes. By the way, the sand was soft and easy to walk on but I would be careful in case you get sand in your shoes. A very good place to go is Broadstairs if you go further you can get to some beautiful green gardens!

A wonderful place with an excellent beach with fine sand.

Lovely beach right next Cambersands. Good choice when cambersands is busy. When it is low tide, it is very low tide a good 10 minute mucky/muddy walk to the shoreline. Very beautiful tho and very quiet. Best for a sandcastle day than a swimming in the ocean day when it is low tide. Definitely look this up when planning your journey.

Looked great on the map, sand dunes and clear water but seriously we have never been on a beach with so many midges/flies. Never come again, shame

Lovely beach ,clean, quite quiet.when the tide is out it is out very far! Not many tourist facilities, but a very large beach with dunes feels like a hidden gem.

Wide pebble beach without facilities. Mostly quiet. Steep acces to the sea. At low tide no sea access at the shore. A big muddy walk is needed.

Absolutely wonderful beach, much easier to walk to on the sand than lots of others as it is a small incline. Lovely sand, not overcrowded when we went at all. The water was even warm! And you could get quite far out paddling before it got deep. Car park which is easy to pay in several ways, public toilets (there are several blocks along the beach, the ones next to this patch weren’t the best but better than none!), an outside shower for cleaning off. We even got lucky with an ice cream man. Our new favourite beach I think, reminds us of being in Ireland with the sand dunes 🤗 A few things to remember: • I would bare in mind is that the toilets are seasonal so won’t be open all year round. • Our directions took us to little stone beach which is just further along the coast line and FULL OF STONES. Great stone seems to be a small patch of sand between so I’m glad we didn’t give up. • Dogs are allowed on this beach, there was even a cat! Just in case you have children who aren’t confident around animals. We are a family of 6, with children aged between 13 - 8 months. I would

Love coming here, sandy beach, and lots of shells to collect. The only issue is that some people are inconsiderate to the environment. They leave their rubbish around, which makes me feel unsafe to walk barefoot in case there is a broken glass or sharp object. I love coming here but disappointing some people have no respect and care for the environment.

Went early to avoid the crowds. Pay and display car park adjacent to free public toilets. Absolutely fabulous sandy beach. Dogs are permitted at certain times and in certain sections between 1st April and 1st September. A bit further than other beaches but that just made it quieter.

Beach was lovely and when the tide is out there's tons of space so you're not going to be hemmed in, it really is a massive beach. No sure on the quality of the water tho, so best check online when you go, as UK beaches have sadly taken a turn for the worst over the last few years, which is a real shame. Aside that it's a no brainer, would definitely recommend and only an hour twenty from London by car.

Went there in the afternoon. It was low tide so walked much further towards the sea. There was pungent smell. Beach was mostly golden but large section had black marks. Looks like water is dirty. Actual area was quiet with limited number of shops. Parking is available in council run car park. Cost is £2.50 an hour. Hopefully sea water will not be polluted in the future.

Nice beach, but the tide does come.in & out very fast. Still the beach is sandy with plenty of room. Plenty of Fish & chip shops small amusements unfortunately with the machines that pump out what looks like raffle tickets which are worthless. Only to exchange them for tatt It was a lovely warm day & the family had a great day & that is all that matters

Amazing views, perfect for long walks on the beach or the walking path. However, I have never seen dirtier water anywhere else... We could literally see the sewage waste floating, it was very very disappointing. This beach is such a good opportunity for Kent to have an amazing spot for swimming and sunbathing. Would go again but just for a walk, unfortunately.

A lovely clean sandy beach but not much more can be said for it. For August school holiday period it was extremely quiet.

This is an excellent sea beach with easy access by bus from Ashford and is wofely popular among locals. The beach is nkt crowded but is definitely a wonderful gateway to go and spend time away from daily monotony of life. Being in Ashford, we took bus 500 straight to the beach area. The bus timetable is available at Stagecoach website. We went around 1pm in afternoon and stayed until 3:30pm in the seabeach along with having lunch there until thick black clouds came and started to pour in badly. The coast line is long and is definitely a calming place to enjoy away from daily hustle of life.

lovely clean beach, check the tide times because during a full tide there is 0 beach, low tide, the beach stretches far giving you plenty of space. sand is nice, bit clay like and sticky the further out you go. lots of Ringo parking all along the strip. Not many toilets but if you walk to main area you'll find toilets and shops. everything is reasonably priced. Great day out.

Shingle Beach. Free parking along the front and side roads but this was very busy when we went down was lucky to get a spot or you could have a bit of a walk, not bad but if like me you have all the beach gear for the kids could be an issue. Toilets are at one end, not the cleanest. We were at the lazy shack end and was able to get some chips later on. Good beach if you want to just sit and read a book. Not the best for the kids I would say.

Hythe, located on the Kent coast, is a charming seaside town that offers a delightful mix of traditional English charm and beautiful coastal scenery. One of the highlights of the town is its picturesque beach, which provides a peaceful retreat for visitors. The pebbled shoreline stretches along the seafront, offering stunning views of the English Channel, and it's perfect for a relaxing walk or a quiet afternoon by the water. The beach is clean, uncrowded, and ideal for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of busier seaside towns. The town also boasts a wide selection of places to eat, catering to a variety of tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional British fare, fresh seafood, or something a bit more contemporary, Hythe has plenty of options. Local pubs and cafes offer cozy, welcoming atmospheres, while the restaurants along the seafront provide the perfect backdrop for a meal with a view. There’s something for everyone, from casual bites to more refined dining experiences. Hythe’s high street is another feature that gives the town its traditional feel. The street is lined with a variety of independent shops, boutiques, and local businesses, making it a great place for a leisurely stroll. You’ll find everything from artisan gifts and homeware to clothing and fresh produce. However, it is worth noting that there are perhaps too many charity shops along the high street. While these stores can be great for a bargain hunt, they do tend to dominate the shopping scene, which some visitors might find a bit repetitive. One of the most convenient aspects of Hythe is its parking situation. There’s plenty of easy street parking available along the seafront, and the best part is that it’s free, which is a rare find in many coastal towns. This makes it easy to access the beach and town centre without the hassle of finding paid parking or walking long distances. Overall, Hythe is a delightful coastal town with plenty to offer visitors. Its beautiful beach, variety of eateries, and traditional high street make it a pleasant place to spend the day. While the abundance of charity shops may not appeal to everyone, the town’s relaxed atmosphere, scenic views, and easy parking make it a lovely destination for a day trip or longer stay.

Nice beach. Pebbles. Couple of cafes/restaurant. Shops are all in town. Well kept beach

It's a shingle beach! At low tide, lovely small lagoon paddling for children inshore of rocky reef. Pity nearby Sandgate Hotel can't find its identity - fancy not serving drinks etc in the daytime! Never mind, Sandgate itself has lots of enticing cafes instead.

A lovely pebble beach. It was very quiet when we went and my children enjoyed finding stones and splashing in the water. There was a cafe at the end of the beach which had food, drink and nice clean toilets. If you are lucky you will get to see one of the fishing boats go out to sea.

Outdoor gents and ladies toilets were open and reasonable, shingle working beach with good fish and chip shop at one end and a couple of pubs and cafes dotted down the front. Parking free and unrestricted on the front with access over the sea defences to the waterfront

Such a wonderful place, lovely walks, interesting military history and the high street is old school and has some lovely places to eat and drink. Definitely recommend a visit here. If you can rent a place on the seafront like we did, that would be the icing on the cake!! Waking up to the superb Sea views is enough to start your day in a fantastic way!!!!

I visited this beach after reading it was one of the best in Kent, but I was disappointed. When I arrived, the shore was covered with seaweed and algae, which made it impossible to enjoy a proper beach day. The paths around the area are nice, but there are definitely other beaches nearby that are much better. On a positive note, it wasn’t too crowded.

A perfect beach for the family - very shallow beach which means you have to go a long way to seldom. It also means the tide comes in very fast and at high tide most of the beach is underwater. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 and dogs are allowed after the turned groin. Plenty of free parking but there is also a car park you have to pay for. Public toilets are available and plenty of places for icecreams, drinks, food. You can also hire bikes to go along the sea wall to Reculver (or further). Lots of beach huts that you can hire. The lifeguarded section can get very busy. Our grandchildren loved their time on the beach.

Wouldn't bother eating at Minnis bay bar n brasserie. Sandwich bread was dry, chicken were small portions, pricey for a snack lunch. BUT beach was lovely n lively

Beautiful sandy beach. Perfect for sandcastle building. Lovely and clean. Rockpooling a must. Little cafe on esplanade and a lovely Shepherd Neame pub/restaurant overlooking beach, & sho

Plenty of eateries and bars, a lovely sandy beach when tide is out. And lots of parking available, with a couple of peddle cars to hire at a great price.

We love this beach, it is popular but there's plenty of space. There's a couple of Cafe/restaurants and public toilets. Tide goes out a long way but when it's in its shallow for a long way out, good for kids. Just be aware that people bring their dogs after 6 pm in the summer and they don't mind whose sand castles they go on.

A lovely beach with sand unlike some other nearby areas. It’s lifeguarded and monitored, with staff ensuring flags are moved with the tide also. There’s not too much rubbish which is good, plenty of purple bins around. There’s places to eat and drink nearby, both for coffee and alcohol. There are also toilets nearby and plenty of free parking available.

We found this place by mistake and it is one of the best beaches if you want to have relaxing evening. Little ones can have a good time. He loves running around looking for pebbles and shells.

Excellent family place to visit, nice coffee shop and sweet hut situated at either end of beach. Nice clean toilets. Please remember to take your rubbish home.

A pleasant place to walk with good views across the Thames estuary. Plenty of roadside parking and easy access to the beach.

Lovely beach for a walk. Summer months dogs aren’t allowed but the rest of the year is fine. It is a pebble beach not a sandy beach.

Best beach for family! Lovely sunsets. Clean public toilets nearby.

Perfect for long walk with whole family, you have where to park the car. Lovely views and pubs near-by.

Possibly my favourite place in the world. Always popular, beautiful pebble beach where it's possible to swim, if opportunities to build sandcastles are limited. Lovely long walk along the front with cliffs at the far end. Lots of parking along the road and car park.

A pleasant day at the beach with family, fun and food. Plenty of space to set up picnic blankets and allowed some music to dance, dance, dance. Toilet facilities close to the beach and plenty of bins around. Restaurants at the front to have lunch afterwards. Only downside was the seagulls - very bold in taking our food.

Margaret and Ramsgate... both cool places to visit...

Beach with sand but also with with a lot of stones.

Lovely sandy beach stretch and great for walks. Can also go for a swim lifeguards nearby. Beautiful lovely areas to sit in the sun and enjoy the view. Public toilets dotted around the place. Places to eat and shop nearby. Boats harboured close by with marina and church.

Lovely, had lifeguards and the large area near the pier has been cleared of slippy seaweed by the council to make sea swimming more accessible.

Its a very nice place especially with its fine sands which I missed back in my country. Relaxing place. Love the sun especially in the late afternoon!

One of the best beaches I've been to with a great view from the top. I would love to go here again.😍

A little gem of a beach, tucked away not more than a few hundred meters from the Canterbury Rd between Margate and Westgate-On-Sea. Only 1 ⭐️ because; 1. the facilities are shocking (the toilets date back to pre-decimalisation as far as I can tell) and the cafe appears to have closed in 1978 - the same time as everything else in the area by the look of it. 2. there are a number of outfall pipes running into the sea - which is a bad look these days. 3. on street parking… which is free (yay) but far from plentiful (boo). This spot has bags of potential - come on Thanet council - pull your finger out.

Lovely promenade to walk along, but the beach looked really ugly with the tide out. Even some what looked like sewage pipes going down to the sea. Really needs some work done here. Cafe and loos look ancient (and permanently closed in the case of the cafe). Some free parking on the street, which gives it an extra star. Not worth visiting.

A beautiful bay on the north Kent coast. A long sandy beach which is much less crowded than nearby Margate. There is plenty of roadside parking, there are also toilet facilities nearby. With a lifeguard team in place throughout the summer, this is a place for families to swim in safety and relax on the beach during warm summer days.

Nice and clean sandy beach. Free parking easily found at residential roads nearby.

A really lovely beach – much quieter than the main one, which makes it feel more relaxing and peaceful. It’s a great spot to sit back and enjoy the sunset, with beautiful views and a calm atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you want a more laid-back beach experience.

Beach is lovely! Toilets are nearby and sometimes there's a geleto van. Roadside parking for free. Generally a quiet beach I think it's best to go during the term time or a weekday. Recommend!

Nice beach. Local free parking, so ideal if you can park up and walk to Margate easily too. We parked at Westgate-on-Sea (which is also free to park on the road next to the beach) and walked to Margate and back stopping at Westbrook Bay for a coffee break. Who needs to travel abroad when the weather is good and the water was easily warm enough to swim in. Lovely fine sand, with occasional bits of seaweed, but if you want a cheap way to enjoy our sandy beaches then start here.

Great place for long walks. Just hate the dogs restrictions. I really think that some humans leave much more mess and make much more disturbance than furry friends. Apart from that lots of cafes and places ro eat. Also public toilets are available.

I've never been Folkstone beach ever before and was pleasantly surprised. A well-kept beach and the water was so clean and clear. There wasn't a lot open for the children, I'm guessing it's seasonal, but never the less, they had a great time. We will definitely be going back soon.

This is our weekend escape from London place to go. I probably been there average 4 times a year! They have developed so much, lots of bars restaurants around the beach. Will come back again and again

Amazing 😍 beach with amazing playground for the kids but the is that it 4 ✨ is because the beach is not sand it lot of stone just a little info come at summer that a lot of sun

Folkestone (Sunny Sands) is an excellent beach for everyone, but especially great for children. I went today with my son and he really enjoyed the trip. He could run freely without any interruptions like stones or other hazards, so I felt completely tension-free about his safety. A perfect place for families.

Lovely for a walk, bite to eat and just for a mooch

Folkestone Harbour Arm is definitely worth a visit — and so is the town itself. Rocksalt restaurant and bar are both excellent, and the Italian spot at the bottom of the old cobbled street across from the harbour is just as good. A great area to explore, eat, and relax.

Gorgeous place we didn't know existed! The Swale nature reserve is beautiful with so many migrating birds. The are a few bird hides which are great for having a quiet moment (they are dry and warm with benches). The beach is great, sandy at the shoreline with a fabulous array of different shells. You'll need water shoes though as the shells can be sharp. When the tide goes out the sand is muddy underneath so difficult (and perhaps dangerous) to walk on. Interesting to see lots of fishermen digging for worms! One thong to note is that there are sand breakers on the beach so whrn walking across the beach there is a 'hurdle' every so often. Not a problem for us but might be for someone with resticted hip movement. We swam in the sea at high tide every day. There are jelly fish but we didn't see any stinging ones. There is only a small part of the beach with a lifeguard present. The town is a big contrast to the tranquillity of the nature reserve and beach - lots of very noisy arcades. We'll be back, but for the nature reserves rather than the town.

Not a great lot to see here. Had a drive around. Stopped at Minster on sea had a walk. Stopped off at shellness, if you like shells this is the place for you. Also there is a nudist beach there if you’re into this sort of thing 🫣

Sheerness - Not the prettiest of areas. We parked up after getting petrol as we saw some beautiful gates which we presumed would lead to a park and then onto the beach. (Note to self never presume). The lovely gates led to nothing really. It feels a bit run down but maybe we were just in the wrong side of town who knows. The beach itself with the steps were lovely.

A beautiful and charming place. Everyone we encountered was super friendly. I especially enjoyed the aviation history of the area. All of the little sea side villages were so picturesque. We definitely plan on returning for another visit some day.

Good first time here, can't fault the walk island looks spectacular. Locals were quite friendly which is a bonus

The restaurant is pleasant as are the staff. I read the menu on the website but when I arrived at the restaurant I was advised that that was the Summer menu and this was the Winter menu. We were not told about any specials on the board! Not a lot to tempt me. I had soup to start potato carrots and something and although thick it was tasteless but then to find about a 3/4 inch splinter of some sort in my food put me off completely. I don't like pheasant and some fish I didn't know what it was so I was left with lamb shank not keen on lamb and the gravy or potato was sweet? So I didn't really enjoy that. Menu just not to my taste I guess. If it wasn't for the company I was with it would have been a less than enjoyable experience. Sometimes these restaurants try to do a little fancier than is necessary as I would have preferred just a salad or chicken pasta not mushroom and olives - that's too specific for some people. Not everyone likes pheasant but I know it is difficult to meet a happy medium. I was disappointed as it was my husbands birthday dinner.

A big piece of London clay sticking up out of the sea, in essence! There are some very beautiful parts of the island, but some areas look very tired and in need of revitalising. There is a lot of history on the island and it is certainly far more interesting than just a lump of London clay, although there is certainly plenty of that about! Warden is a good place to find fossils on the beach these days. There did used to be plenty on Minster beach, from the boom eastwards, but the fossil beds seem to have moved a lot over the past few decades. On the point of beaches, they, and the sea, are now FAR cleaner than when I lived on the island 45+ years ago. Just spent two weeks there, so can't be that bad! 🙂

A mixed review...... Visited Deal over the bank holiday weekend having not been for years. The shingle beach itself was lovely, clean and shelve steeply down to the waters edge. Warning signs for no swimming due to poor water quality were disappointing, although if you dot want to go in the water, then its not a problem. We spent a lovely afternoon on the beach, just be aware that the water isn't great of you fancy a dip :-)

Deal castle is worth a walk around it has a lot of history and good information about the coastal defence of England in days gone by. The seaside town is pretty with lovely beaches and local shops.

Great weather in Deal today

We had a lovely weekend there The weather was sunny and the beach was nice and quiet, not having sand on the beach was the best part. I tried something different which is walking on a gravel beach it was hard and painful but I really enjoyed it.

Stoney Beach. Pleasant enough. Pier was nice with a nice restaurant/cafe at the end of the pier. Lots of people fishing off the pier.

lovely place for a walk on a sunny day. ice cream stalls fish and chip shops a nice pier. if you get tired plenty of beaches to sit on

This beach is absolutely stunning! The water is crystal clear, the sand is clean, and the atmosphere is peaceful. It’s a great spot for swimming, sunbathing, or just enjoying the natural beauty.

It's a lovely day out, the sand is nice and soft to walk on but the sea is full of seaweed so maybe not great to swim in. On a hot summer's day the water was warm as it's shallow for at least a mile. It's a lovely walk.

Beach is soft sand and nice with white cliffs and caves to explore. Walk along the coast is very nice with other beaches coming into sight. Downside is view in bits blotted with power windmills in the sea.

Beautiful beach. Went early September.

Definitely one of my favourite UK beaches. soft sand, blue water, gorgeous cliffs and not as busy as other beaches. almost perfect :)

Absolutely amazing place for a long walks on the coastline 💚💙💛💙💚

Lovely place to visit and relax. 2 hours away from London. It’s was worth the drive. As I been to this place early morning. There was less of crowd.

Great place, quiet and peaceful. Good for walks and to relax with a loved one.

A beautiful place to walk and enjoy the wildness of the coast at winter

Nice beach for a walk. Can collect some oyster shells and stones. Maybe swim in the summer heatwave. But otherwise pretty chilled promenade with not much going on.

A shingle beach on Whistable seafront. A great location when the tide is out to collect shells and various coloured stones and Peebles. There is a good broadwalk made of concrete and the beachfront is dotted with a number of beach huts. There is also a very nice cafe called the West Beach Cafe which serve an excellent Tea with very good scones. Alcoholic drinks are also available. Very friendly owners too. There are a number of very smart beach front dwellings. All in all a great location for a good walk as well as a place to walk your dog's.

Pebble beach ⛱, peaceful, good for swimming and sailing canoe, good for dogs too or beach picnic. Difficult to car park.

Very good, not really comfortable but other than that it has loads of stores and it is high qualities beach

lonely but wonderful Swale-side beach with iconic line of beach huts looking out over estuary towards isle of Sheppey and distant Southend (on a clear day). lovely walk towards Whistable to the East.

Nice pebbles beach with very photogenic areas and shacks that add to the area

I loved this tidal pool. I walked along the sand for 35 minutes to get there, and it was fantastic. I felt safe as a woman swimming there at the back, having met another great woman also going for her swim.1.5hrs from London on High Speed HS1. Felt so down as thought 1.5hrs is too long but forgot all about it once I arrived, and literally am floating back on the train very completely happy. Got a Greek takeaway and had it on the beach opposite town centre with music playing across the harbour from the pubs they got there along a Pier or something. The best day of my summer out on my own.

We preferred to go to the beach, towards the city center, because the road through the streets was very ugly and depressing. The seafront, as a landscape, is beautiful, and the chalk cliff is interesting, but there are heaps of algae with an unbearable smell.

Pretty:,)

Free parking for jet skiers, lovley Sandy Beach, and Cafe

Terrible smell, the worst beach I have seen in the UK so far.

Very promising 'start' (from Margate to the West) part of White Cliffs of Viking Coastal Trail 🧞‍♂️

Great place, full of brilliant French restaurants, unbelievable service

What a lovely beach. Brilliant for kids

Very nice beach, lady who owns the bright orange beach hut allows her dog to poo on the prom unfortunately though. Apart from that a lovely spot with some nice cafes.

This beach is very tidal - at low tide you get a wide stretch of damp sand at the top, then a wide stretch of very wet sand/rocks. At high tide it is all under water (particularly for the hour or so either side of the peak tide). It is ok for walking along (on the damp part) or for making sludgy puddles, but if you sit directly on it you are likely to get wet. The beach is sandy but fairly coarse, and with plenty of stones and wide bands of seaweed. There are also rockpools to explore at low tide. There is a cafe and there are life guards on duty.

I love this beach very quiet and relaxing but the cafe isn't very nice and there isn't a lot else there for food unless you go towards Westgate. I recommend the beach and would return but will bring my own food and drink next time.

Lived there at Beach Road and Westgate Bay Avenue. Brilliant beach , safe , gorgeous blue flag beach.Two restaurants for food so well served in this respect. Thoroughly recommend this area as a secret gem on the Kent coast.

Great all rounder beach, good for children, sand to bathe and build sandcastles on and rock pools to explore.

Best place on Earth......very very happy memories Westgate on Sea has a very special place in my heart....it's what a sea side should be with PAVS cafe...Herbert who owned it was a family friend Please go....get a deckchair...bucket and spade...go crabbing on the reef....have a ride in a Pedlo....and a Coffee at PAVS....and you have just arrived at Heavens Door...

Could not believe the sand is so smooth here where the beach elsewhere in the UK is so pebblish and hard to walk around. Could see some kids doing sand surfing and is a very dog-friendly place. There are tides at different periods and riptides at some area.

❤️❤️Beautiful Beach ❤️❤️ expect a lot of people ❤️❤️ Lifeguards on location ❤️❤️Two things which I didn’t like No quality shops around for food . Parking Charge is too high 😐.. One more thing Seagull are very aggressive… Anyway if you plan properly like take food and park but far and keep eye on Seagulls then it very beautiful place to see .. ❤️❤️

Lovely beach. Served by lifeguards during peak season. Nice cafes on beach

Beautiful beach and place to go. We had an amazing day here and it was really cool to observe the tides. Water is not super clear so visibility is nothing special, but good for a short swim. The beach is clean and there is plenty of space to chill and relax.

Camber Sands beach is easily accessible from London and makes for a perfect day trip. We had a wonderful experience with its stunning turquoise water and beautiful sand dunes. What made it truly unique was the mix of soft sand, shingles, and pebbles all in one place. A peaceful and scenic spot to relax, explore, and enjoy nature.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a fantastic day at Camber Sands Beach! The beach itself is absolutely stunning, with golden sands stretching for miles, perfect for a long walk or a relaxing day by the sea. The parking was easy and affordable, and it was great to see clean, well-maintained toilet facilities nearby too. A brilliant spot for a family day out, we’ll definitely be coming back!

Camber Sands is without doubt one of our absolute favourite beaches in the UK. It’s a stunning stretch of coastline with soft, rolling waves of golden sand that seem to go on forever – perfect for long walks, sandcastles, or just lounging in the sun. The kids absolutely love it here – they’re constantly darting between the water and the sand, always finding something to do. Whether it’s paddling in the shallows, digging holes, or chasing each other up and down the dunes, there’s never a dull moment. There’s plenty of parking available, which makes getting in and out stress-free, even on busier days. Around the area, you’ll find handy little shops selling beach toys and snacks, which is brilliant if you’ve forgotten a bucket or spade. And for food, you can’t go wrong – there are some excellent fish and chips spots nearby, ideal for a proper seaside lunch. Camber Sands has that rare mix of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities. It’s clean, spacious, and full of charm. Whether you’re visiting for the day or planning a longer stay, it’s a perfect beach for all ages. We never get tired of coming back!

The park is beautiful really well kept. The bungalow is exactly what we needed although the bed was uncomfortable and the shower was blocked. The entertainment for the kids was brilliant. The pool party was disappointing we wasn't told it was only half hour or we wouldn't have booked it. We thought it was really expensive for half hour. Otherwise the staff were all really lovely and helpful. Had a nice breakfast and an evening meal in the restaurant which we really enjoyed.. Dina was absolutely brilliant with the kids They were both so excited to go to starland krazy every night. It was a highlight for them

Lovely quiet place to stay we stayed for 2 weeks.We had nice walks to st margaret's bay. It's a bit hilly but you can follow the coast road right by the white cliffs. The accommodation is normal caravan holidays but ours was very comfy food in club was ok enjoyed the noodles they were tasty. swimming pools were brillant and they have adult only in the morning. The local pup the smugglers are friendly and food is A1 all in all a very enjoy able holiday would use parkdean again very helpfull

What a fantastic relaxing stay !! Been using Parkdean Parks for many years in Cornwall when visiting family and this is the first time we’ve stayed in a different park. I can honestly say that it is the best we’ve stayed at and was exactly what we were hoping for. Love the pools, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. The park is quiet and very clean, with friendly helpful staff. Our caravan was really clean and in a perfect position for us. We love the park so much, we’re thinking about buying a caravan or bungalow so we can make it a more regular place to be when not working

We got a great deal for 4 nights, but one week later in school holidays it would have been more than double, which is a bit cynical. Accommodation is fine 's further from the bay than you'd think and if you aren't prepared to drive every day there is very little in the surrounding area. No public transport. Facilities arnt great and close really early but the pool is nice. We enjoyed it but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it...

Had the best holiday here. We had an upgraded caravan with the most amazing view. The park is very clean and tidy. The caravan was spotless. Loved it so much we are booking again for next year

Booked a caravan for our family of 6 for four nights was immaculate. Had a wonderful time. On our last night we decided to visit the show at for the kids where there was face painting inside the restaurant/bar area. The lady painting my son’s face told me and my partner we could order food in as we were contemplating what to feed the kids. My kids are quite fussy so it was good to know that we could order in, however, once our food arrived and we started to eat, a lady walked over to our table and told us to go outside with our food. She was quite abrupt. I tried to explain that the face painting artist (employed by themselves) had told us we were able to order food from outside. I understand the restaurants policy but the lack of communication and the abrupt approach of the bar members ruined my experience. We ended up going back to the caravan before the family game show. I was really disappointed with the approach of the staff. We were left embarrassed and not wanting to return

Had a Lovely Caravan stay.Very clean on arrival. The park was in a Lovely setting for a Break and near some interesting places to visit. The staff were friendly. We had a check from the Housekeeping staff one day into our holiday to make sure we were happy with everything

It’s a really nice place for a summer’s day walk , however be prepared to take a pack lunch as the cafe wasn’t open when we went. Definitely somewhere to go before exploring Folkestone sea front where there has been a lot of work done to make it more family friendly.

Nice place in Dover with beach, rock pools and a coastal walk. Parking available but it does get full pretty quick so it’s just a case of your luck on the day. Small cafe on site but you’re better off packing food if you plan on staying for the day. You can catch fish there too so if you’re coming with kids bring your nets!

A short wait at the traffic lights and we were allowed to enter the tunnel Single lane for cars and quite steep. Car parks well sign posted. There is a cafe and toilet facilities. Parking can be brought in small sessions or £2 for the whole day. Amazing views of cliffs and coast. Several looped footpaths and dog friendly too. Dogs must be on leads as there can be grazing animals. We'll Def be back for a longer walk

An excellent place to reconnect with nature. Start at the blue watch house, read the poem on the door and explore the inside. Then follow the path and notice the wildflowers and the buzz of the bees. It's a pollinator haven. If you can, go down to the beach, it's particularly nice at low tide. Practicalities - there are decent bathrooms, a small exhibition space and picnic benches. Parking is £2in cash, you can also use the RingGo app.

We definitely enjoyed this easy coastal walk at Samphire Hoe. This was our second option after failing to find a parking space in Folkestone! I’m glad we decided to go here instead. The views are amazing! Some people can walk along the Sea wall where you will find couple of people fishing in that area. Others can follow the gravel path to the the beach. We did the latter. There is an area along the beach further down (toward Folkestone) which I think is a nudist beach - we didn’t go as far 🙈 but overall, it was such a lovely place for a quick walk with beautiful views. Samphire Hoe is part of the Geo Park together with the white cliffs of Calais in France. We had binoculars with us, so we saw those white cliffs across the English Channel. We also spotted some butterflies and birds like cormorants and probably some starlings.

​An Absolute Must-Visit! ​A true hidden gem with a dramatic entrance through a cliff tunnel leading to stunning sea views. Parking is a bargain at £2.50 for the day (free for disabled visitors) and can be paid by coin or the RingoApp, with free WiFi provided to help you connect. ​The main trail to the beautiful shingle beach is scenic and full of wildlife but can be uneven. For easier access, a separate path from the overflow car park is available but has a steep final hill. ​With toilets and picnic spots on-site, it's perfect for a simple, wonderful day out. We loved it!

Beautiful short ish walk. Several routes avaliable on nice track paths or you can choose the flat and easy sea wall option which is wheelchair accessible. Car parking is £3 for the day which isn't bad and there is a cafe for snacks and hot drinks. Not much seating once you head off. Beautiful Cliffs and stoney beach once you get to the end. There is a hidden spring close to the bottom of the cliff on the beach but you have to traverse the stones to get there.

Largely pebbles over sand and thus harder to walk on. But extremely well kept up, clean and free of debris or trash. On a warmed summer day, and on a weekend, I suspect this could get packed. A public slipway is available for small boat launching.

Great spot to chill after a hospital visit. Watched some young lads playing soccer on the pebble beach while enjoying an ice cream. Very peaceful.

Had a really relaxing afternoon on Dover Beach today. The area was clean and tidy and it was great to see so many families enjoying a Sunday in the sun.

The beach is okay, but the ambience is good overall. View of the hill cliffs and the Dover port from here is great!

Close to amenities, plenty of parking, however, I wasn't overly impressed with it as it is not a sandy beach. The fact that the trucks are up and down nearby did not help either, but then again , it is to be expected as it is beside the port.

Absolutely love this beach! It's so easy to get there from London. Very clean and beautiful surroundings, will be visiting often!

Our beautiful white cliffs , very nice walk and very well maintained.

This is a truly beautiful place. Lovely walk along the very popular beach path. Very relaxing with the sound of the sea and wildlife across the road. The beach itself is pebbly and it's a popular fishing spot. It used to be free parking along the length of the road, but the council recently introduced parking tarrifs and installed parking meters as they have to spoil everything!

Beautiful pebble beach which stretches all across from Folkstone (although classed as separate beaches). It's very relaxing to sit on the shore and enjoy the sound of the waves rolling in and the wind rushing by. Very good for families and it looks like some areas are dog friendly and others you are allowed barbeques.

When it's hot, where's better than Sandgate beach? Relaxing place with clean water, a nice family place! 🏖️☀️🌊 Family, Beach, Water, Place. #SummerVibes #BeachLife

A quaint seaside town in Kent between Hythe and Folkestone with a few little shops, a stoney beach and a nice chippy. Nice place but not a lot for children to do aside from the beach and walks. Worth a visit if you’re down that way.

My most favourite place in Folkestone.

Beautiful beach but has loads of pebbles. Not grata if you got dodgy knees. Great fishing spot on a good day

Lovely pebble beach, the pebble stretch to walk was fun. There are few restaurants,tea shops around with few gift shops. The information provided was quiet informative to understand about the place.

Went there years ago, forgot how rocky it is when the tide is out. Nice little beach with toilets and cafe. Parking in the road but a steep slope down to the beach. Grass areas at the top .

A lovely, sandy beach with a cafe and free on-street parking. There’s a steep slope down to the beach, but it’s not too much of an issue.

Love this place. Plenty of on street free parking, good access down a slope to the dog friendly beach(all year round). There's a small cafe. You can walk to Broadstairs and Ramsgate easily asking the beach.... As long as the tide is out! Lovely cliffs all along both routes.

Great place to visit. On road parking nearby is free. Then a slope passed the public toilets (which were ok) and you are greeted with a picturesque sandy beach. Our friends brought their dogs who had a lovely time. After our strole we then went back to the little cafe where decent coffee was served. We will be returning!

Lovely spot for a walk with the dogs as dog friendly all year, and a sandy beach. A small cafe here too where we had a full English which was lovely. There are also toilets.

Really lovely beach, a lot quieter than Viking Bay. A fascinatingly large amount of seaweed is here, and builds up en mass in sections which, from over the top, look like a satellite view of a river running through a rainforest. The only gripe I have is how rocky it is, particularly when going in the ocean - you will experience sharp rocks, and they will hurt. I ended up wearing my sandals in the ocean, which survived and did prevent pain. Highly recommended some form of padded aquatic shoes.

Went on Friday and Saturday and it was very quiet, around 15 other people. Visitors tend to stick to Viking Bay so this acts as a quieter alternative, although it is steep to climb so you might opt for the lift or steps at Viking Bay and then walk around to Dumpton Gap (right hand side) if you can’t manage

Ive been visiting this beach for years and i have never had a negative experience. Free parking if you go up the ramp on marine parade, but beware as its very gravelly with lots of large potholes, but it still gets you close to the beachfront. Theres also free road parking further up. Always quiet, plenty of space and a nice walkway, stairs down to the beachfront which is pebbly but sandy when the tide goes out. Usually a clean beach, free public toilets further up the beach away from the town. Gorgeous for sunset views!

went for the walk after New Year. wasn't so many people. Was amazing day, lovely weather and we enjoyed. Very clean, a lot benches, you can sit and enjoy the view. Recommend to visit.

Enjoyed a great day on Sherness Beach. Never been here before and was quite pleased with the uncrowded and clean pebbly beach. Be prepaed to be amazed by lots of oyster shells of varying shapes and sizes - a treasure trove for any budding archaeologist.

Pebble beach but the atmosphere and quiet makes up for it, a small life guard stationed swimming area is set aside for children of rocks, a short walk in to the town reveals a delightfully traditional tea shop

Got to love this beach that's not a beach but it is a beach. Great for scooters and throwing stones.

Major major plastic pollution every meter of this long beach. Some locals are clearly attempting to clean what they can evidenced by the piles of debre collected and left by the council bins. However it is clear that the problem is on a scale that only the government and local council can deal with.

Lovely stretch of beach , which you can walk along to the town centre, and sometimes in the summer got ice cream van up there plus little events

Beautiful beach, although full of see weeds. We didn't swim there but stopped for some photos. Not busy at all. There's a famous pub on the hill, food looks nice and not expensive.

30 °C, cloud free sky, warm sea water, and plenty of space at the beach? YES, PLEASE! Had an amazing outing on Sunday from 11am to 6pm~♡ Recommend this area on a nice hot summer day :))

Lovely beach try to come here atleast once a year. Park up in the pub on the cliff for like 11 pound all day usable toilets. Walk down the steps and enjoy the sand everytime I gone there usually around 15 different grps of ppl and still plenty of space.

A little hole in the cliff, dog friendly, parking (outside of the pub for £10, or be a customer and park for free) and a hotel that's a castle on the right. Beach is fairly small but it was a great outing with the doggo.

amazing beach with breathtaking views between large white cliffs on one side and Kingsgate castle on the other; calm and not busy at all with clean water (except for seaweed before you get into sea!!). It has a large shallow expanse at low tide so safe for children to swim, play with sand and catch crabs. No facilities on the beach but a yummy restaurant just above that opens till very late. Quite a bit to walk to get to the beach (partly no sidewalks along the way) so definitely worth taking a local cab to and from nearest train station if coming by public transport (around £10)

Quiet little beach with nice blue water about a stones through away from two other beaches

It was almost empty when we got there. Nice sand and beautiful views.

As mentioned by others it's very remote and very peaceful 😁. A tough walk on a steep sloped shingle beach. Beautiful views and a slight eerie and alien feel to the place. Not to mention the sinister twin nuclear reactors all adding to the feel of a different and unique part of the UK! Lots of birds to see for the experienced and novice birders. Watch out for Seals 🦭 in the water as well!

A beach for those who prefer their coastlines moody, surreal, and sprinkled with rusty boats and art installations that may or may not be sheds. No sandcastles here, just windswept minimalism. Bring a coat, a camera, and your existential thoughts. Leave the beach ball at home.

It's a peaceful gravel beach. 10 minutes walk from Dungeness train station. Tides are high on windy / rainy days. Old and new lighthouses are close by. Perfect to enjoy a day out with family.

Lovely landscape ideal for walking and wildlife watching. There are two lighthouses you can visit and some fascinating buildings, please respect residents privacy when viewing the properties. There is a cafe/seafood bar, we didn't visit so can't comment on prices. The Dymchurch train stops here and there is a place to get food and drink at the train stop. There is also a couple of pubs but the one near the lighthouses closes early. A few famous people have properties here so you never know who you might bump into! It's such a vast area it's usually quite tranquil and if your patient you can get a nice photo of the many birds that can be found here. It's a beautiful place and often referred to as a desert. Great to take time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Very nice beach! There are so many things to explore here: The LifeBoat, Pebble-filled beach, lighthouse, The Pilot restaurant, Prospect cottage, Small train, etc.

So different to "normal" beaches; almost eerie, but well worth a visit.

We love it here,lovely beach and walks,also has the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway ,which has a great cafe,plus some interesting houses.

Can't wait to visit again.

Nice , big station Had plenty of facilities here ( step free access , coffee shop , bus stops , taxi rank and a Premier Inn nearby ) . The location is very good with only a 10 min walk from the town and 2 min walk from Dreamland . The main ticket machines were closed so we had to go to the other ticket machines where we couldn't buy 2 adults + 1 child on one purchase . Tickets just to Broadstairs cost £12+

Pretty basic Victorian esq station that has no barriers but an overwhelming level of security…it’s Margate, not Westminster. It’s really nice how it opens up onto the ocean front tho and loads of parking and other transport right outside

Just returned from margate from going to margate for a holiday i am a wheelchair user the security guards and the national rail staff were sympathetic to our situation but it wasn't in their hands as the tickets to return to London was for a later train as the man in the ticket office wanted to charge my carer £40 on top of the price of the original tickets that he paid for the kind lady wanted to put us on the earlier train but remembering the man in the ticket office coldhearted behaviour we had to wait for the time for our train when we got back to the train station at 5.30 pm the ticket office was closed and the man in the ticket office had gone if the weather was bad we would have been ill due to bad weather sympathetic clarification needs to be used as the man in the ticket office was money orinated and only thought of how much money he could have made national rail when he didn't need to charge £40 on top of our return to London and the ticket office was closed when we returned from waiting three hours and the man had gone home it wasn't me who had the conversation with the man to then find the ticket office closed and the man in the ticket office had home There need to be unified clarification from national rail regarding the price of train tickets as you pay for your tickets online to then get quoted £40 on top of the original online price and the hotel had to be vacated by 12 noon and you have to wait till the departure time of train according to the ticket so if you vacate the hotel for 12 noon you have to wait till 6.20 for your train as the man in the ticket office is cold hearted

Nice clean station, the choice of food limited, 2 minutes away from the beach

Step free access to all platforms via the main entrance and using lifts to the platforms. Toilets on platform 1.

Lovely Victorian style train station. A nice cozy cafe at the Entrance.

Nice little museum

St Margaret's museum