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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

Bessies Tea Parlour

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The Pavilion

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Cramptons Broadstairs

Cramptons

Located opposite the station, this pub, originally constructed in 1865, has undergone a rem...

Cramptons Broadstairs

The Magnet

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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!

Cramptons Broadstairs

Seastay

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Cramptons Broadstairs

The Fishermen's Cottages

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Cramptons Broadstairs

Lazy Days B&B

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Cramptons Broadstairs

Beautiful Broadstairs

Two boutique holidays homes just meters to the beach, Harbour Haven and Nickleby Nook; both...

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.

Dickens House Museum

Dickens House Museum

More information on Dickens House and opening times here Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Ken...

Lillyputt Minigolf

Lillyputt Minigolf

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

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

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

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...

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 Fireworks

Broadstairs Fireworks

Broadstairs has been putting on fireworks displays over Viking bay for years. Click the website link...

Broadstairs Food Festival

Broadstairs Food Festival

In 2008, members of various groups in Broadstairs joined forces to create a festival, which would su...

Broadstairs Water Gala

Broadstairs Water Gala

Broadstairs Water Gala has something for everyone Broadstairs Water Gala takes place each year on t...

Sarah Thorne Theatre Co

Sarah Thorne Theatre Co

This is an exciting and successful venture in association with Hilderstone Adult Education Centre, B...