Is There A Seaside In Kent?

East Kent. For those who want a little more action, you’ll find towns like Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate offer plenty more than lively seaside resorts.

Which is the best seaside in Kent?

Best beaches in Kent

• Botany Bay.
• Minnis Bay.
• Joss Bay.
• Whitstable Beach.
• Dymchurch Beach.
• Littlestone Beach.
• Hythe Beach.
• Viking Bay (Broadstairs) Viking Bay is the most popular beach in the archetypal British seaside town of Broadstairs.

Where is the Kent coastline?

Kent is in the southeastern corner of England. It borders the Thames Estuary and the North Sea to the north, and the Straits of Dover and the English Channel to the south. France is 34 kilometres (21 mi) across the Strait.

What sea is the Kent coast?

Which small town has the best sandy beaches in Kent?

Joss Bay – Best Sandy Beaches in Kent
Within the seaside town of Broadstairs, which has an impressive seven sand-filled beaches and bays, is Joss Bay. This sandy beach in Kent is sheltered by steep chalk cliffs and backs on to the North Foreland golf course.

Is Herne Bay nicer than Whitstable?

Whitstable seems to have the edge on atmosphere, places to eat and shops, but Herne Bay has some appeal too. Whitstable is an old fishing town and still retains a working harbour.

Which is better Margate or Whitstable?

Whitstable is a much better bet than Margate. We started off married life in Whitable. It’s a bit more central, too, than Margate for getting to other places. If you’re not too bothered about being by the sea, nearby Faversham is an interesting little town.

What is Kent famous for?

Kent is known as the Garden of England – famous for its food and drink production, and most recently wine. As much as we love gardens in Kent however, there’s much more to this county.

What food is Kent known for?

Here are 8 of Kent’s traditional foods that showcase the “Garden of England”:

• Gypsy Tart.
• Sandwich.
• Ales.
• Strawberries.
• Canterbury Tart.
• Whitstable Oysters.
• Folkestone Pudding Pie.
• Kentish Rarebit.

Why is Kent called Kent?

The name Kent derives from the ancient Celtic tribe who inhabited South East England from the Thames to the south coast. Their lands included modern Kent plus parts of Surrey, Sussex and Greater London. The Romans called the people the Cantii or Cantiaci and the county Cantium.

Is Kent nice for a holiday?

This beautiful county has long been a favourite with travellers and holiday-goers and boasts a fantastic heritage so you could delve into the past during your trip.

Is Kent nice?

Kent has it all – beautiful unspoilt countryside, nearly 350 kilometers of serene coastline, pretty villages, and bustling towns and cities. Its proximity to both London and the sea makes it a highly desirable place to which to relocate when escaping London.

How long is Kent from London?

The distance between Kent and London is 41 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

What is the nearest seaside to Maidstone?

Folkestone Beach is close to the town centre, which means easy access to cafés, shops, and pubs. It’s also a popular spot for collecting fossils, especially near the base of the surrounding cliffs. The beach is suitable for long and lovely walks along the shore.

Why is Whitstable called the Bubble?

Catman said: “It’s a play on the town’s nickname with the use of bubbles tied in to the word Whitstabubble. “Originally it was just going to be Whitstable, but it was too much of a good opportunity to let pass by to play on it.”

Is Whitstable beach sandy or pebbles?

Whitstable’s West Beach is a long stretch of shingle divided up by wooden groynes. It runs from just south of the town’s harbour to neighbouring Seasalter, a distance of around a mile. Despite the lack of sand Whitstable is still a fantastic spot.

Which is nicer Broadstairs or Whitstable?

Whitstable is a long pebbly beach. Broadstairs is sandy and in a crescent shape protected from the sea by a harbour wall. There are beach huts and donkeys (well in the summer) and a seafood stall etc. I would do Broadstairs every time unless you wanted a swanky oyster based meal.

Which is nicer Deal or Broadstairs?

Also Broadstairs gets more visitors – I have never seen Deal as busy as Broadstairs. You have at least missed Folk Week and the mad crowds that attracts. Deal has much more in the way of a ‘high street’ and has more cultural attractions nearby with several English Heritage sites in and around town.

Which is nicer Margate or Broadstairs?

Margate is similar to Clacton, with amusements, etc. Broadstairs is more traditional seaside, tea rooms and quaint shops. For a group of older visitors, I think Broadstairs. Younger or more mixed Margate.

Which is nicer deal or Whitstable?

Whitstable is more historic and therefore interesting. Deal on the south coast is also nice. Whitstable and Herne Bay couldn’t be more different, so it depends what type of town you’re looking for. Both have popular events coming up in July & August so you might want to check what’s on when you plan to travel.

Is Margate or Ramsgate nicer?

Margate has the better beaches, beautiful sunsets, Westbrook promenade that’s good for cycling, a small but lovely old town. Ramsgate has beautiful gothic architecture, a high street with lots of small businesses. Both areas are fun and have lots going on, pop up events etc.