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An online guide to Broadstairs, its accommodation and attractions

Explore award-winning Blue Flag sandy beaches; a delightful range of independent shops in the traditional High Street and cliff top walks to neighbouring Ramsgate and Margate.

Enjoy literary, culinary and musical festivals, watch the latest films in our gem of a cinema and live theatrical and musical performances in the thriving community theatre, and pubs.

Dine in a wide variety of restaurants and bars. Broadstairs Town has everything for a delightful stay - at any time of the year.

Broadstairs Harbourmaster Office with boats - Credit Thanet Tourism

The 7 Sandy Bays of Broadstairs

  • Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs
  • Louisa Bay, Broadstairs
  • Viking Bay, Broadstairs
  • Stone Bay, Broadstairs
  • Joss Bay, Broadstairs
  • Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs
  • Botany Bay, Broadstairs

Food & Drink

Discover a mix of first-class Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Micro Breweries in Broadstairs. A Foodie's Paradise.

Cramptons Broadstairs

The Counting House

The Counting House Team have meticulously transformed this former bank branch into a chic, ...

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The Royston

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The Charles Dickens

Welcome to the historic Charles Dickens Gastropub, nestled in the picturesque town of Broad...

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The Tartar Frigate

Step into the welcoming embrace of the Tartar Frigate in Broadstairs, a magnificent seaside...

Accommodation

Choose from a wide range of accommodation. Treat yourself to a break by the coast whatever the season. Broadstairs Bed & Breakfasts and Hotels offer you a complete breakaway and a chance to savour luxurious continental breakfasts or the 'full English'.

If Self-Catering is more your style, there are plenty of apartments and cottages to hire - some offering mid-week and winter discounts. Wherever you stay . . . you'll enjoy Broadstairs!

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Holges Holiday Homes

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Vine Cottage

This is unique property has an unusual layout being the conversion of the top two floors of...

Cramptons Broadstairs

Sea Lounge Accommodation

Located in the centre of Albion Street, and within an easy walk to over 20 great independen...

Cramptons Broadstairs

Harbourlights Cottage

Harbourlights Cottage is a 3 Star Gold Award property in peaceful setting right in the hear...

Broadstairs Town Trail

Broadstairs Town Trail

Download our FREE Broadstairs Town Trail and take a stroll around our quintessential, family, seaside town.

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Events

Broadstairs and the surrounding coastal towns of Ramsgate and Margate has so much to offer visitors and residents alike; Blue Flag sandy beaches, traditional amusement arcades, contemporary art galleries and a whole host of restaurants, cafes, bars and bistros.

Further afield, towns such as Rochester and Canterbury offer medieval cathedrals to explore. Around the coast there are splendid castles to explore from the Roman runs of Richborough, Henry VIII's fortifications at Deal and Walmer and the Henry II's Keep at Dover where you can explore tunnels dating back to the Napoleonic Wars.

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

In 1937, to commemorate the centenary of the author's first visit, Gladys Waterer, the then resident...

Lillyputt Minigolf

Lillyputt Minigolf

Lillyputt Mini Golf in Broadstairs, in Thanet, Kent, is a must-do activity if you are visiting the E...

Thanet Male Voice Choir

Thanet Male Voice Choir

We perform many concerts each year and raise thousands of pounds for local causes and charities. Th...

Havisham & Cratchit at Bleak House

Havisham & Cratchit at Bleak House

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Attractions

Broadstairs and the surrounding coastal towns of Ramsgate and Margate has so much to offer visitors and residents alike; Blue Flag sandy beaches, traditional amusement arcades, contemporary art galleries and a whole host of restaurants, cafes, bars and bistros.

Further afield, towns such as Rochester and Canterbury offer medieval cathedrals to explore. Around the coast there are splendid castles to explore from the Roman runs of Richborough, Henry VIII's fortifications at Deal and Walmer and the Henry II's Keep at Dover where you can explore tunnels dating back to the Napoleonic Wars.

Broadstairs Folk Week

Broadstairs Folk Week

Folk Week started in 1965 and has expanded over the years it is impossible to tell you about everyth...

Broadstairs Bandstand

Broadstairs Bandstand

Live Music Daily in the Summer, and probably the best 99 in town.see the website for the full music ...

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

In 1937, to commemorate the centenary of the author's first visit, Gladys Waterer, the then resident...

Thanet Male Voice Choir

Thanet Male Voice Choir

We perform many concerts each year and raise thousands of pounds for local causes and charities. Th...