Viking Bay & nearby bays
Compare the local beaches and check visitor information.
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Live like a local
The Broadstairs
guide.
Our thoughtful edit of sandy bays, coastal walks, family adventures and culture—plus the live information that makes planning effortless.
Curated for guests of The Broadstairs Townhouse
A few ideas for your stay
Make a day of it.
A seaside day together
- Morning
Viking Bay
Start with sandcastles and a stroll along the beach. Check conditions before entering the water.
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A little friendly competition
Make time for a round at Lillyputt Mini Golf, checking opening times before you go.
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Back to the townhouse
Cook together and settle into the sitting room for a family evening.
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Suggested outings, not a booking service. Opening times, prices and availability are confirmed by each venue.
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A local edit
More than a directory
Good days begin
at the front door.
Start with a swim in Viking Bay, follow the cliff path to a quieter cove, discover Thanet’s creative side or simply see what is happening while you are here. Every link below leads to an official or venue-run page, so the details remain genuinely useful as seasons change.
Tip: opening times, tides and event programmes can change—check the linked page before setting out.02
What’s on
Always up to date
Time your stay
beautifully.
Live calendars and annual favourites, direct from the people running them.
Updated throughout the year
What’s on in Thanet
The official live calendar for exhibitions, markets, family days, festivals and performances across Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate.Browse live listingsBroadstairs tradition
Dickens Festival
Costumed celebrations, talks, performances and the town’s much-loved annual salute to Charles Dickens.See the programmeMusic by the sea
Folk Week
Concerts, dancing, workshops and informal pub sessions during Broadstairs’ celebrated summer folk festival.Visit Folk WeekArt & exhibitions
Turner Contemporary
See the current exhibition and events programme at Margate’s landmark seafront gallery.See what’s onLive music & family fun
Dreamland
Seasonal rides, roller skating, food and a year-round programme of music and special events in Margate.Explore the listings03
Things to do
For slow days and full days
Close by,
worth going.
Four easy Broadstairs favourites, followed by four excellent short trips.
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Broadstairs · On foot
Dickens House Museum
A small museum overlooking Viking Bay, celebrating the author’s long connection with Broadstairs.02Broadstairs · On foot
Lillyputt Mini Golf
A charming family course set among landscaped gardens—an easy, old-fashioned seaside diversion.03Near the station
Crampton Tower
Local history, railway memorabilia and a working model railway inside the town’s flint tower and museum.04Viking Bay & Joss Bay
Surf & paddleboard
Lessons and equipment for surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, suitable for beginners and families.05Margate · Short trip
Turner Contemporary
A nationally recognised gallery on the harbour with free entry, changing exhibitions and family activities.06Margate · Short trip
The Shell Grotto
A wonderfully mysterious passageway covered in millions of shells, discovered beneath Margate in 1835.07Margate · Short trip
Dreamland
A joyful vintage-style amusement park with rides, arcades, roller skating, food and live entertainment.08Ramsgate · Short trip
Ramsgate Tunnels
Guided tours through the town’s remarkable network of Victorian railway and wartime shelter tunnels.
Seven bays, one coastline
Follow the
salt air.
Broadstairs rewards wandering. Swim at Viking Bay, seek out a quieter sweep of sand, or take the cliff-top path towards Ramsgate or Margate.
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Plan your stay
Useful right now
The practical bits,
made simple.
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Weather & tides
Check the forecast and tide times before a beach day or coastal walk.
Trains & live departures
Broadstairs station information, facilities and live journey planning.
Car parks
Official locations, opening information and current charges from Thanet Council.
Getting around
Local rail, bus, cycling and walking information for exploring the Isle of Thanet.
Seasonal opening times
The latest opening information for museums and attractions around Thanet.
Visitor maps
Free official maps for Broadstairs and the surrounding coast.
Find your bearings
At the heart
of Broadstairs.
The house sits on Chandos Road, moments from the seafront and an easy stroll from Viking Bay, the High Street and Broadstairs station.
13 Chandos RoadBroadstairs, Kent
CT10 1QP
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
Explore nearby
The map marks the townhouse. Use the official guides for individual venue locations.
