The 20 best things to do with kids in Broadstairs

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.

Great museum with friendly volunteers who are extremely knowledgeable about the history of the place. Highly recommended for public transportations lovers. Entrance fee is reasonable as they do need funds to maintain the place. It will help a lot if you could buy something or do a small donation.

The guides were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and would have made this worth the very fair £4 entrance fee alone but there was plenty to explore in the three buildings included as well.

We went to meet Santa which was great and the museum and wasn't too bad either if you are into trains.

Highly recommended! Super for kids. Lots of great model train set ups and related ephemera. Cool reservoir building with spectacular echo! Also lovely vintage model cars etc for sale for £2-3 each. Very welcoming local volunteer staff.

We went to visit Santa today. Such an amazing experience and certainly worth the admission fee, which was really reasonable. Cost includes a tour around the train museum, ride on the model train personal Santa visit and a gift 🎁 Highly recommended

The museum was a big hit with my children who didn’t want to leave it! There are a few electric trains that visitors can operate (by pressing a button) including ones that are pulled by engines from Thomas The Tank Engine. The museum is run by friendly volunteers. Great for kids. Check opening times before visiting because it’s open only briefly and not daily.

Amazing Santa's grotto experience!!! Highly recommend this. Fabulous, well organised and so much better than walking into a shed and seeing Santa on the other side of a curtain! The fee is £7. For this all accompanying adults are free entry to the museum, tea and coffee available, and a ride on the miniture railway all included. The meeting santa experience was great, not cheesy at all. :) And no need to pre-book! If you take them to visit Santa this year, do this one!!!

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.

Cute and picturesque golf course. High above the beach but not far away. Its pretty with a small cafe. Good condition. Not very large. If you haven't paid you're not allowed to walk around the course (even if your friends are playing) so not too many photo opportunities. At the end you can play lucky hole 13 to win a free game.

I had a lovely visit today with my two year old, who has recently discovered mini golf. The owner (I assume) was really friendly and I appreciate the price of £8 for my daughter and me; very good value. Little ones get a plastic club and ball, so it makes it a lot easier for them. I haven’t been for years and years as I don’t live in Broadstairs anymore, but all the nostalgia of coming here often as a kid came flooding back (although, it’s not £2 anymore, understandably 😂). We didn’t have food or drinks, but we had a lovely time. The course is super clean, well-maintained, the steps are well marked and the flower beds are lovely. You’d have to be having a really bad day to find something to critique them on. Hopefully we’ll be back by the end of the summer.

We loved this place. So charming and quaint. Would have got 5 stars if it was open longer than 17:00 on a Friday evening and served more food + beer.

Came down half term for a quick day out for the kids just walking around and stumbled upon this place. Went in for a cuppa and a bite to eat for the kids. Was very busy but lovely place to sit down and take a break. Kids swindled a game of golf out of us and enjoyed it immensely

Great fun if you want to do something different than sitting on the beach (which is just across the road). We had a great time playing through the 12 holes and then winning a free game on the 13th hole. Some very funny and flukey hole in one's can be had on this course. Price wise is cheap and there is also a cafe on site for those wanting to just watch and have a snack instead of playing.

My seven year old would give this five stars because she beat her grandad over twelve holes. Well maintained, pretty cheap lollies as well compared to other parts of the seaside!

Always like this course, unassuming and beautifully kept. There's a nice cafe on site too

Absolutely love Morellis, have been a number of times- such a beautiful location & love the decor and the history of the place. The staff are very sweet and helpful - which is not easy as it’s often very busy (for good reason!) They really went the extra mile to find something we’d left behind by accident, which was so appreciated. I would love to see more vegan options there (although they have a great range of sorbets, and oat milk for drinks) & everyone I’ve been with who isn’t vegan has really enjoyed the gelato and huge sundaes!

Good Hot Chocolate & Interesting Interior Stopped by Morelli’s Gelato in Broadstairs and had their thick Italian hot chocolate. It was rich and warming, a good choice for a cold day. The interior has a distinctive, retro feel, which adds some character to the place. It’s also dog-friendly, which is a nice touch. Worth a visit if you’re in the area.

No idea what the fuss is about. There is a mile queue for the take away, so we sat down inside just to find out that you still have to go order and fetch the ice creams yourself. The restaurant appears to be messy and dirty, tables aren't really being cleared off and there is only one toilet. Upon ordering the tender is probably the rudest person in Broadstairs. When I changes my order from 2 Eton mess to 3, he rolled his eyes at me and made me feel really uncomfortable. The Eton mess says has chopped up strawberries inside but it was like a treasure hunt trying to find those. The "affocatos" were 80% over-sweetened vanilla ice cream and 20% burned esperesso. Waffle: don't bother. And to top all things up: 3 Eton mess', two affocatos, one waffle and one chocolate ice cream in a cup cost us a wooping £70 and no service with it whatsoever. AVOID!

Recommended by my friend. Lots of seating so you can eat your ice cream or cakes in comfort. A good selection of deserts, even the old favourites. The prices had increased since the last time my friend visited, but they were very tasty.

An amazing ice cream parlour that wears its heritage proudly. From the decor to the service and the sundaes it was all 10/10. You have the option to take away which is a separate line near the entrance, or just walk on to the counter and order to sit in.

Retro ice-creams in retro glassware. Lots of flavours and you can choose from plenty of ways to eat / drink them too. The queues were very long, so we opted to sit inside, only to find out there wasn't table service, so I had to queue anyway. The staff were quite stressed and not the friendliest, it's also not completely obvious where to queue and pay if you're eating in. My partner loved his sundae, and we both had milkshakes which were very nice. Overall worth the money and the wait.

Absolutely delicious ice cream situated in a retro designed shop. Always try to come here when in Broadstairs - they have other branches but I like this one. They have classic flavours as well as new ones such as ‘dubai chocolates’. I usually go for an Affogato or hazelnut flavour. Portions aren’t huge and prices are expensive but this is an occasional treat - but it’s a whole experience.

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

Lovely selection of local artists works to buy and a very nice lady serving when we went in. 👍

Superb local gallery with an excellent collective of artists. We bought a piece for my daughter's 21st. There was so much we could have chosen!

Popped in and was amazed at the different art mediums and subjects covered. Local scenes of Viking Bay, London. I was drawn to the statue in Glasgow with the traffic cone on his head. The exhibition was by Paul Gadenne local artist from Broadstairs. Prices to suit all pockets.

Lovely little gallery offering a wide selection of art, jewellery and sculpture catering for all budgets

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Amazing variety of local artists creations on show. Always something that catches your eye!

Beautiful space, a haven for people who like the finer things in life. Lovely stock of artwork , jewellery and pretty things. Wholly recommend

Interesting gallery with friendly and knowledgeable owner. Lots of nice reasonably priced cards up to more expensive original works of art.

Beautiful beach with stunning views. It's dog friendly, and you can walk for miles either way of the bay . It has a great seasonal cafe that is really popular with locals and visitors. There's not many beaches in thanet that can beat louisa Bay for its charm any time of the year .

Nice sandy beach, great for long walks and it has really good scenery. Nice cafes, pubs and restaurants to eat in.

Louisa Bay is smaller and quieter then the neighbouring Viking Bay which is the major beach and has all of the attractions for the family. However if it's peace and quiet you are looking for with good quality food from a beachside cafe you are looking for then this small sandy beach spot knocks the spots off its neighbour. Please note no Lifeguards here.

This is a beautiful, clean beach and sea. It has an excellent cafe, serving good foods, cold drinks and a lot of ice creams. This beach is on the promenade onto the Broadstairs Viking Bay, then to Stone Gap.

Nice and calm beach, locals are so friendly and so many food options in local restaurants.

Worst Bach I've been to as a beach reviewer who goes around the world there is atleast 10 jellyfish per square meter and gave me so much stings and the cafe is severely over priced 5 pounds for a drink? In anywhere else I could get the same drink for a pound

Nice and long beach. Clean and perfect for a walk

Absolutely fabulous school trip provider. Our Y6 had a smashing day of paddleboarding, giant paddleboarding and beach fun with the staff. The staff, Andy, Pip and Gareth, were knowledgeable, approachable and kept the children safe and secure while stretching their potential. All admin and paperwork was great and nothing was too much trouble. An area to change, a nase for our bags for the day and positive encouragement throughout. A fantastic day, we will be going back.

Sat my grandson on a boat/canoe and I perched on the other one Some rude person came up who I assume was associated with the surf club and said “move” as I should have asked consent! Well if he has that bedside manner I would strongly advise using another club for lessons Completely unnecessary Gets a 1/10 He should be asking us if we need a photo not making us unwelcome

Andy, Dave & the team have been amazing over the past 2/3 years with our daughter Maisie, she can be quite challenging but surfing/paddle boarding has really helped. Last year she was in the competition team with brand new board, we love everything about Kent Surf School and the family led team behind it. We would happily recommend to our guests.

My boyfriend and I were booked in for a beginner surf lesson, and while the surf/wave conditions didn’t manifest as hoped the team happily swapped us to a stand-up paddleboard lesson instead - we loved it! And we had a brilliant time with Gareth who made sure we were informed, safe, and supported us to improve rapidly. Big thanks to both Gareth and Emily, super friendly and accommodating.

Can’t comment on the other watersports, but if you are into surfing like I am stay away!! Scam to get your cash and cancel due to weather conditions with no refund option, just a voucher. Should have read the reviews before booking, now can relate to frustrations of other reviews.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, had a beginner group session Paddle boarding lesson. So much fun and although we were new to this, the experienced coach quickly got us right into it.

Booked a £40 “kayak tour” which was really just getting into kayaks and doing some lengths of the sea with an instructor keeping watch. More could have been done to give us the tour and talk about the different bays and landscapes. Don’t feel like I got my money’s worth but this may be due to the fact that the instructor had to keep paying attention to some in the group who were struggling. However, overall a nice experience and lovely to be on the water.

Excellent customer service and a fantastic range of paintings/prints/frames

They do lovely picture frames there and we are very pleased with them. This is one of our diamond pictures we had done and they did a great job and a lovely frame too.

I had a print which I wanted done a certain way and with the help of the girl in store, who was very helpful , chose a frame and mount and I can't express in words how happy I was to be presented with the final product. I can not recommend this framing shop enough. I will definitely be going back. Thank you for making my day

Absolutely fantastic team. Been using this gallery for a while now. This time around, they spent loads of time helping me choose mounts and frames for my small collection of rock and film posters. The end result…I couldn’t be happier, they look stunning in my man-cave! Thank you.

Quite a range of pictures available. Much of the artwork focuses on Broadstairs and Kent, although there are other items available.

Friendly knowledgeable staff. I had a Ltd Edition print framed. Was given sound advice from the mounting through to the glass. Opted for museum glass and couldn't be happier with the end product 👍

I have used them twice now for framing and in both cases was very happy with the quality of their work and friendly and helpful approach to guide you through the many options available.

Me and a friend turned up a little late for the last tour of the day, however thankfully we were let in anyway. Both tour guides Luke and Martin were very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone in the area, tour ticket prices are about £9 per adult and well worth it !

We did the tour of Ramsgate Tunnels. Our tour guide was Gill. The tour was brilliant. It was done at a nice pace, very informative and with humour. You really get a flavour of what life was like during war time. The history of the tunnels was fascinating . The staff are all volunteers. I highly recommend this tour. Thanks Gill, you are a star!

Ramsgate Tunnels is a significant attraction with a rich historical background mainly due to its contribution during World War II. The tour lead, who was a very knowledgeable guide, was absolutely brilliant where we were told about the vast history behind the plan and its execution and the role it played to protect thousands of families during the war. The temperature inside the tunnel remains at steady 11C throughout. The tour takes roughly 1 hour 30 mind and advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointments. We visited on 7th September where the British railways had numerous displays of 200 year history of the railways which we were so keen and excited to have a look. This is worth to visit and know about its history, significance as well as enjoy the genuine beauty of the well preserved site.

Brilliant bit of history I didn't know was there!! Cheap to enter, well worth the hour and half tour. Not recommended for small kids.

A fascinating trip into Ramsgate's wartime past. Our guide, Kim, gave us insights into the experiences of the wartime residents of the town (with some mention of those from Margate too 😂). He made the visit even more interesting due to his enthusiasm and passion for the subject and the tunnels. We would highly recommend this tour.

Very interesting tour, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Probably not great if you're unsteady on your feet the ground is uneven but that's to be expected

Can't praise this visit enough. Well laid out, easy to find and get to but importantly the volunteers were so friendly and very engaging. We had a two hour tour and we were hooked the whole time - lots of history and real life stories of what Ramsgate and Britain had to endure. Thank you all.

Great Royal harbour always lovely to walk around and see the boats.

Its just beautiful, all year round. From warm sunny days, where you could be in foreign country! Sitting outside in one of the many bars.To the lead up to Christmas when the boats are lit up. It has to be on your bucket list.

This is a working marina so be prepared to see working boats and marine industry. It has a good feel to it with plenty of historical interest. Worth a visit.

5 stars for keeping the beauty of real marina. Full packed with amazing & experiences yachts. Love the clean water colour. Stormy clouds creating more dramatic views. A lot of drinking places, small cafes, restaurants around. U can see many dog walkers. Love this place

Summer at this royal harbour. Local restaurants, new facilities, well the toilet block on the pontoons is. Lovely over night stay.

Amazing place, relaxing and affordable 😎

I usually don't like to give bad reviews especially because the harbormaster is really nice. But the bathrooms here are so bad. They're really dirty and it's so freaking hot in there that after 1 min you're completely sweat through. Doesn't help that the sink and shower water is super hot and you can't change the temperature. None of the showers worked so i had to shower in the disabled bathroom. Felt more dirty after the shower than before. One of the cleaning workers literally told me he's gonna quit the next day even tho it was his first day of work there. The rest of the Harbour was all good tho.

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 lovely place for a walk, with shade in summer.

A peaceful, pristine and perfect park with a cycle lane running through to connect cyclists to the Viking coastal trail. Dog friendly with an epic children’s playground.

Unusual park that's an ideal place to walk the dog. Plenty of open space and some wooded areas where the local green parakeets like to sit in the trees and make themselves heard. The very attractive Italianate glasshouse houses a lovely café with good food, friendly service and outdoor seating in the picturesque garden.

Just adore this park lots of changes since I was small child many , many years ago . Use your imagination and have a fantastic time whilst your in the park . You cannot get bored walking through King George park. Decided to take a walk through King George Park this morning with my husband and grandson . Had a lovely relaxing stroll watching the squirrels 🐿 jumping from tree 🌲 to 🌳 and the birds 🦅. We played a game of football ⚽️ while park was not busy . Grandson wanted an ice cream but unfortunately they do not take card due to poor internet reception and we do not carry cash with us .

Lovely park and location great walks and cafe that's open sometimes

I loved the park. It is big and clean and it is pretty relaxing. It is not crowded so you can enjoy a walk or just sitting on a bench, reading a book. The Greenhouse is beautiful. Make sure you get there before 4pm in a sunny day, you will love their coffee, tea and cakes.

King George's park is alway a great place to be, it feels much safer as it has more foot traffic the others in the area, but that doesn't mean you won't get your privacy, there are about five different feilds to relax in, the larger of them is farthest from the main gate and is usually the most quiet, it does catch the wind. the play area is sheltered from the wind with trees all around it, wish i knew that before having my picnick in the cold haha. I feel the food from the keyosk is a tad overpriced but what do you expect. it's better to bring your own. I haven't been to the glass house in a long time but i remember them doing lovely cake.

Best little seaside festival, again this year.

It is the highlight of the time we spend in Ramsgate this year - and every year.

Broadstairs a lovely place to visit just need to do something about parking 🙂 a park and ride would help our three main places in Thanet, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate. This way TDC could close the main route in to the towns and make the main street into pedestrian areas .

Gone down hill in my opinion. Been going for 5 years but this year just seemed to be less busy and lacking in atmosphere. Can't walk around with a pint. No drinking on the street posters everywhere and door security staff stopping you from leaving or going in with a drink. Don't think I'll bother going in 2018. Well here again in 2018. And it's DEAD! camp sites are empty and no atmosphere in town. Will spend next few days on campsite and start looking for a different destination for next year. There are 15 people in our party and all agree, it's had it's day.

Folk week is back! Thanks to all those brave soles who made the decision to plan it when we were all locked down. Much honour. I have been attending performances on and off for 50+ years, and this year must be the most important week. Loved the Morris sides at the bandstand, even the terrible ones.

Not bad for a couple of days but occasionally crowded. Not expensive if you avoid restaurants and try the small shops for fish and chips, shawarma, ice cream, coffee, etc. Not many toilets around the beach (actually I only found two on half a mile, maybe longer), nowhere to change your clothes, not many facilities. Go further on the coast and the beach would be less crowded. Unless the whole family of some specific ethnicities are coming and then you suddenly end up with 20 fully dressed persons around, only one speaking a little bit of English. Just in case you want to chat. Which you don't. But overall not bad.

Over the last 18 month this restaurant care more for the take away public then the people eating in the restaurant. We waited over a hour for our meals and one starter even came out after our main course. We have revisiting this restaurant a few more times but the restaurant is poor.

The atmospheric is amazing, so laid back, relaxed, friendly and filled with traditional country music and cultural dancing. The whole town feels as though it is a festival town of like minded people. There is so much going on from Hobby horse club at 10.30 To noon at the bandstand with friendly Clarence the Dragon to family dancing at The Pavilion to more folk music and dance at the bandstand. You can also see more at The Sailing Club, Piermont park concert marquee, Dane Court School and in all the pubs in town and the spaces in between. There are also many workshops for all ages to go to and learn craft work, dancing, singing, learning to play an instrument and so much more. You need to buy The Folk Week programme to see the pages of activity for each day. Don't forget to give generously to keep folk week alive and well for next year and many more to come...

Dissapointing when the headline act that you have paid to see are forced to cut their set short because of either the imposed curfew or by having two support acts, surely in future it would be better to have just the one support so that the headliner can be allowed to play their complete set, they are the reason that people travel and pay their money for after all. Otherwise, no complaints.

Lovely and family-friendly beach, dogs allowed. Relatively peaceful. You can sunbathe and enjoy a picnic as well.

Nice area, not many people around even at its busiest on Friday and Saturday in july. Close to public toilets at Viking Bay harbour and is dog friendly

Brilliant place for you and your dogs to socialise before 10pm and after 6pm Wonderful

Easy access for wheelchair & mobility scooter. Nice safe sandy beach

Beautiful beach, less busy than the one right at the city centre.

Lovely beach for a walk, sunbathe, picnic,great place for children. Dog friendly too.

Secluded, quiet and not usually crowded. Handy too, if you have a friend with a beach hut here.

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.