Marie's Guidebook

Marie
Marie's Guidebook

Sightseeing

A gorgeous sandy beach 10 minutes walk from the house, or an minute or so in the car. Our kids love collecting treasures as they play - flints, holey chalk stone, oyster shells and mermaids purses. At low tide you can walk around to neighbouring beaches Kingsgate Bay and Stone Bay. In Summer months the water can be perfect for swimming (lifeguards on duty), and Joss Bay Surf School offer lessons and hire.
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Joss Bay
Joss Gap Road
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A gorgeous sandy beach 10 minutes walk from the house, or an minute or so in the car. Our kids love collecting treasures as they play - flints, holey chalk stone, oyster shells and mermaids purses. At low tide you can walk around to neighbouring beaches Kingsgate Bay and Stone Bay. In Summer months the water can be perfect for swimming (lifeguards on duty), and Joss Bay Surf School offer lessons and hire.
Kingsgate Castle overlooks this magnificent sea arch. Little ones love splashing around the rock-pools at low tide. 0.8 miles from the house or a little longer via Joss Bay at low tide.
Kingsgate Bay Sea Arch
Kingsgate Bay Road
Kingsgate Castle overlooks this magnificent sea arch. Little ones love splashing around the rock-pools at low tide. 0.8 miles from the house or a little longer via Joss Bay at low tide.
Definitely worth a day trip, and easy to get to by road or train. Margate Caves, The Shell Grotto, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary are all family favourites. Check out the Albion Rooms rock n roll hotel, GB Pizza Co among the many gems.
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UpMargate
20 The Centre
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Definitely worth a day trip, and easy to get to by road or train. Margate Caves, The Shell Grotto, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary are all family favourites. Check out the Albion Rooms rock n roll hotel, GB Pizza Co among the many gems.
Thanet has the longest stretch of chalk coastline in the UK, offering unique and breathtaking views. There are many places to dip in and out the coastal paths or Viking Trail. Thanet coast.org.uk has more info.
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Viking Coastal Trail
Station Approach
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Thanet has the longest stretch of chalk coastline in the UK, offering unique and breathtaking views. There are many places to dip in and out the coastal paths or Viking Trail. Thanet coast.org.uk has more info.

Neighbourhoods

An unexpected village within a village, Reading Street sits within St Peter’s. Home to: Staple - arguably some of the best sourdough, cakes and savouries in the area. Amazing coffee. Takeaway to the village green, the beach, or bring home to the garden. The White Swan - traditional village pub with wholesome food and a good selection of draught beers. Some outside seating available. St Andrew’s Church - dating back to the early 1900s with a strong choral tradition. The history of the church in Reading Street dates back even further to the 1860s.
Reading Street
An unexpected village within a village, Reading Street sits within St Peter’s. Home to: Staple - arguably some of the best sourdough, cakes and savouries in the area. Amazing coffee. Takeaway to the village green, the beach, or bring home to the garden. The White Swan - traditional village pub with wholesome food and a good selection of draught beers. Some outside seating available. St Andrew’s Church - dating back to the early 1900s with a strong choral tradition. The history of the church in Reading Street dates back even further to the 1860s.

Food scene

Head towards Viking Bay and the surrounding streets for a huge range of restaurants, pubs and attractions. Do not miss Morellis Gelato parlour for its glorious Art Deco interior, coffees, desserts and of course the icecream. A good spot also an Aperol Spritz after a hard day building sandcastles. Find Flotsam & Jetsam for exquisite seafood and frites.
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Viking Bay
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Head towards Viking Bay and the surrounding streets for a huge range of restaurants, pubs and attractions. Do not miss Morellis Gelato parlour for its glorious Art Deco interior, coffees, desserts and of course the icecream. A good spot also an Aperol Spritz after a hard day building sandcastles. Find Flotsam & Jetsam for exquisite seafood and frites.
We love to walk from Broadstairs to Ramsgate on a sunny day. There’s always some good food to be found along Royal Parade/Harbour parade, whether it’s chips and icecream or al-fresco tapas. A favourite rainy day spot for the kiddies because or the arcades and candyfloss too!
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Ramsgate
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We love to walk from Broadstairs to Ramsgate on a sunny day. There’s always some good food to be found along Royal Parade/Harbour parade, whether it’s chips and icecream or al-fresco tapas. A favourite rainy day spot for the kiddies because or the arcades and candyfloss too!

Family Days out

Having a longer stay and want to venture further out? Here’s some ideas.
There are three wildlife parks within easy reach - Wingham is a favourite for our little dinosaur lover, however Wildwood and Sandwich wildlife park are also popular.
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham Road
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There are three wildlife parks within easy reach - Wingham is a favourite for our little dinosaur lover, however Wildwood and Sandwich wildlife park are also popular.
Great food, punting on the river, famous cathedral, Chaucer, Marlowe Theatre and shopping. Easily accessible by road and train and one of our favourite staycation days out.
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Canterbury
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Great food, punting on the river, famous cathedral, Chaucer, Marlowe Theatre and shopping. Easily accessible by road and train and one of our favourite staycation days out.
For an extra dose of Dickens, head to Rochester by road or train. Also famous for its castle, cathedral and quaint high street. Super spot for food and pottering, or a picnic in the castle gardens with views across the River Medway. Close enough to Chatham Dockyard to visit both in one day.
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Rochester
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For an extra dose of Dickens, head to Rochester by road or train. Also famous for its castle, cathedral and quaint high street. Super spot for food and pottering, or a picnic in the castle gardens with views across the River Medway. Close enough to Chatham Dockyard to visit both in one day.
Looking for another beach to explore? Whitstable offers a shingle stretch to, with boutique and vintage shopping in Harbour Street. The small museum is popular with small inquisitive minds. The food options - from fish and chips to oysters - are excellent. Cycling along the Oyster Bay trail Is an easier option with little legs. Bike hire is available.
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Whitstable
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Looking for another beach to explore? Whitstable offers a shingle stretch to, with boutique and vintage shopping in Harbour Street. The small museum is popular with small inquisitive minds. The food options - from fish and chips to oysters - are excellent. Cycling along the Oyster Bay trail Is an easier option with little legs. Bike hire is available.
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Folkestone
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Lower Leas park provides a great opportunity for smalls to let off steam, before heading along to the Harbour Arm for street food favourites or even some local sparkling wine at the Lighthouse. A potter around the old town or a stroll along the promenade completes the day.
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Folkestone
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Lower Leas park provides a great opportunity for smalls to let off steam, before heading along to the Harbour Arm for street food favourites or even some local sparkling wine at the Lighthouse. A potter around the old town or a stroll along the promenade completes the day.