Margate, the original seaside destination, home to Turner Contemporary and Dreamland has a popular wide sandy bay - Margate Main Sands This timeless beach with children's rides and amusement arcades caters for families who want traditional seaside fun and entertainment. Even if the tide is in there is still plenty of beach to make sand castles. Restaurants, bars and seafood stalls are just a short walk away in the Old Town or overlooking the beach. With JMW Turner stating that Margate has "the loveliest skies in all of Europe" there is nothing better than watching the colours reflect over the bay of an evening.
Lovely clear water very clean area
If you don't actually want to sit on the silky soft sandy beach but still want a quick swim, or paddle along the shore, then go to The Kings Steps. These are situated along the promenade, where you can sit down have a picnic, munch a freshly cooked pizza or some local fish and chips (I strongly recommend that you don't feed the seagulls as this will start a seagull frenzy). During the Summer months as the night draws in The Kings Steps is one of the most memorable, amazing and tranquil places to be. As a local I'm probably prejudice to the fact that you will experience some of the most beautiful Sunsets looking out towards Margate's Harbour Arm.
Precise location: Marine Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XJ. Lovely, reasonably clean sandy beach with toilets near by and tidal pool. Margate train station short walk away. The sea front and beach has security guards. There is dog ban there in place from 1st May until 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10am - 6pm. Although, many people do take dogs with them there. Restaurants, lots of cafes and bars with different variety of food and seafood stalls, lots of shops are just a short walk away in the Old Town. Very popular for families with kids! There are children's rides and amusement arcades there, which is offering families traditional seaside fun and entertainment. :) Lots of parking everywhere with different prices from PS9 for whole day just across the road to the beach or PS7 for 24 hours or PS4 for 8 hours if you don't mind walking for 10 minutes to the Main Sands, then you have to drive further up the road to the Viking Coastal Trail Car Park. Near Coastal Trail Car Park, there is a beach too, but watch out for tide there not to be washed off to the sea! :) Can be extremely busy on hot days and especially at the weekends, so try to arrive as early as possible! :) Last weekend absolutely packed. People were almost breathing at each other's backs! Nevertheless, in general, it is great place to come to enjoy the sun, the sea and all what Margate can offer! :)
Wonderful fantastic day out lots to do for adults and children as well as a diverse range of eateries at down to earth prices. Margate is the new in place to go. Full of history and culture and a very diverse community.
Beautiful beach for both rock pools or just clear sand. Clean huge expanse, a harbour to walk around, a fabulous seafood and oyster hut, a superb array of restaurants with seating inside and outside to sit and watch beautiful sunsets .
Love this beach! The sand is lovely and soft and when the tide is out, the kids can play in little tidal pools left behind and there is a big tidal pool that you can swim in. There are lots of place to get food, drink, beach shops and a few arcades to play along the front. You can rent deck chairs or sun loungers but I didn't see prices. There is also trampolines, bouncy castles/slides and old fashioned pull swings to play in too. Highly recommended a visit for a day at the beach!
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Lovely clear water very clean area
If you don't actually want to sit on the silky soft sandy beach but still want a quick swim, or paddle along the shore, then go to The Kings Steps. These are situated along the promenade, where you can sit down have a picnic, munch a freshly cooked pizza or some local fish and chips (I strongly recommend that you don't feed the seagulls as this will start a seagull frenzy). During the Summer months as the night draws in The Kings Steps is one of the most memorable, amazing and tranquil places to be. As a local I'm probably prejudice to the fact that you will experience some of the most beautiful Sunsets looking out towards Margate's Harbour Arm.
Precise location: Marine Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XJ. Lovely, reasonably clean sandy beach with toilets near by and tidal pool. Margate train station short walk away. The sea front and beach has security guards. There is dog ban there in place from 1st May until 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10am - 6pm. Although, many people do take dogs with them there. Restaurants, lots of cafes and bars with different variety of food and seafood stalls, lots of shops are just a short walk away in the Old Town. Very popular for families with kids! There are children's rides and amusement arcades there, which is offering families traditional seaside fun and entertainment. :) Lots of parking everywhere with different prices from PS9 for whole day just across the road to the beach or PS7 for 24 hours or PS4 for 8 hours if you don't mind walking for 10 minutes to the Main Sands, then you have to drive further up the road to the Viking Coastal Trail Car Park. Near Coastal Trail Car Park, there is a beach too, but watch out for tide there not to be washed off to the sea! :) Can be extremely busy on hot days and especially at the weekends, so try to arrive as early as possible! :) Last weekend absolutely packed. People were almost breathing at each other's backs! Nevertheless, in general, it is great place to come to enjoy the sun, the sea and all what Margate can offer! :)
Wonderful fantastic day out lots to do for adults and children as well as a diverse range of eateries at down to earth prices. Margate is the new in place to go. Full of history and culture and a very diverse community.
Beautiful beach for both rock pools or just clear sand. Clean huge expanse, a harbour to walk around, a fabulous seafood and oyster hut, a superb array of restaurants with seating inside and outside to sit and watch beautiful sunsets .
Love this beach! The sand is lovely and soft and when the tide is out, the kids can play in little tidal pools left behind and there is a big tidal pool that you can swim in. There are lots of place to get food, drink, beach shops and a few arcades to play along the front. You can rent deck chairs or sun loungers but I didn't see prices. There is also trampolines, bouncy castles/slides and old fashioned pull swings to play in too. Highly recommended a visit for a day at the beach!
