Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Showers
Promenade
Disabled access
Deckchair
Sunbed hire
Playground for the kids
Cafes and ice cream kiosks (on the beach)
Fish and chip shops

Activities

Bathing pool
Watersports
Donkey rides
Amusement arcades and a fun fair (Dreamland)
There are also seasonal entertainments

Nature and Wildlife

Stroll the promenade or explore the town.

Parking

Nearby parking is available.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dog restrictions are in place and there is a dog exercise area.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Margate
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3871, 1.37753
Postcode: CT9 1XP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Accessed via the A28 from Canterbury or the M2/A299 Kent coast route.

Public Transport

Margate has a train station within walking distance of the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Margate (Less than a mile away)
Westgate-on-Sea (About a mile and a half away)
Broadstairs (Approx. 3 miles away)
Birchington-on-sea (Approx. 3 miles away)
Dumpton Park (Approx. 3 miles away)

Tourist Information

MARGATE TIC 12-13 The Parade. Margate Kent. CT9 1EY Tel: 01843 583334

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Margate