Tankerton Beach Beach

Whitstable, Kent

A shingle beach with timber groynes and sand at low tide. The grassy slopes that lead down from Marine Parade enhance the rural character of the beach. It has a number of wooden beach huts, and is popular with families.

Beach Type

Shingle/sand

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities and a cafe/kiosk is nearby

Activities

Swimming and sailing

Nature and Wildlife

No details available.

Parking

On-street free parking.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned regularly by hand. three days per week low season and daily in high summer.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach

Location

Nearest town: Whitstable
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.0464, 1.03628
Postcode: TN29 0TY
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Follow M2. then A299 and A290 to Whitstable. then follow local signs.

Public Transport

Nearest railway station is Whitstable.

Nearest Railway Stations

Westenhanger (Approx. 3 miles away)
Sandling (Approx. 3 miles away)
Folkestone West (Approx. 6 miles away)
Folkestone Central (Approx. 6 miles away)
Ham Street (Approx. 8 miles away)

Tourist Information

Sheerness Tourist Information Centre. Sheppey Leisure Centre. Seafront. Sheerness. Tel. 01795 668061

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Whitstable

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