Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate - Isle of Thanet

Destination

The seaside resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate are situated on the south-eastern tip of Kent and cover approximately 30 square miles.
Each has its own distinct character, attractions and charm and, combined with the villages, provide a very wide spectrum of entertainment and discovery options.
With the longest continuous stretch of chalk cliffs in Britain and with above average sunshine levels, our sandy beaches are waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Galleries and events complement attractions and museums.
Why not book a free visit with one of our friendly voluntary Greeters?

What's on Offer

Beach & Amenities

Internationally important sandy beaches/secluded bays, 4 Quality Coast Awards, 7 Blue Flag Awards. For full beach amenities please see our website - lifts to some beaches, Punch & Judy, donkey rides, boardwalks with beach accessible wheelchairs available at some bays, Thanet Coast Project www.thanetcoast.org.uk.
Seal, coastline and windfarm trips.

Places to Visit

Drapers Windmill, Shell Grotto, Tudor House, Walpole Bay Museum, Crampton Tower Museum, Dickens House Museum, Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve, St. Augustine’s Cross, Viking Ship ‘Hugin’, Minster Abbey, Monkton Nature Reserve, Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens, RAF Manston History Museum, Sarre Windmill, Spitfire & Hurricane Museum, Ramsgate Royal Harbour - only 'Royal' harbour in the country.

Entertainment

Granville Cinema and Theatre, Broadstairs Pavilion, Theatre Royal, Winter Gardens, Tom Thumb Theatre, Westgate Pavilion & Theatre, Jazz clubs, concerts and outdoor entertainment, VUE Cinema, nightspots.

Shopping

High Street shopping in each resort; pedestrianised shopping at Margate and Ramsgate. Ramsgate market every Friday & Saturday. Westwood Cross out of town shopping complex and retail park.

Eating Out

Excellent selection of places to eat, from quality restaurants to wholesome pub food, seafood kiosks to picnic sites.

Recreation & Sport

Golf courses, crazy golf, pitch & putt, adventure golf, croquet, bowling greens, tennis, fishing, cycling, tenpin bowling, swimming, leisure centres & gyms, horse riding, variety of walks, boat trips, water skiing, jet skiing, kite boarding, windsurfing, skateboarding, skating, climbing centre.

Holiday & Activity Centres

Viking Coastal Trail: designated cycle route taking in our coastline before looping back thru' the historic villages of St.Nicholas, Monkton, Minster and Cliffs End. Coastal element forms part of Regional Route 15.

Accommodation

Hotels, traditional seaside guesthouses, B&B’s, self-catering fishermen's cottages and camping & caravan parks.
Online Booking at www.visitthanet.co.uk.

Getting There

Road

Maps and travel information can be found on our website.

Rail

London Victoria & Charing Cross from 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours.

Sea

Transeuropa Ferries into Ramsgate from Ostend.

Air

Kent International Airport, Manston - 10 minutes from resorts.