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White chalk cliffs at Botany bay in Kent

Things to do in Broadstairs

Known as the jewel in the Isle of Thanet’s crown, Broadstairs has all the charm you’d expect from a classic seaside town in Kent. Rich in history and a favourite of Charles Dickens, its winding lanes of independent shops, bars and restaurants lead down to unmistakable white chalk cliffs and award-winning sandy bays. It’s a place to slow down, enjoy the view and explore the shoreline. With no shortage of things to see and do, here are some of our favourite local spots.

What to see and do in Broadstairs

Forts Cafe in Broadstairs, Kent - offering the best coffee and snacks around
Food & Drink
Forts Café
Forts is a local favourite and much-loved Margate and Broadstairs café, known for excellent coffee, standout brunches, friendly staff and relaxed coastal vibe, making it a go-to spot for drinks & snacks by the sea.
Tide Therapies in Broadstairs, Kent
Activities
Tide Therapies
Tide Therapies in Broadstairs is a calming wellness clinic offering holistic, results-driven treatments designed to restore balance, and rejuvenation, just moments from the beach. From facials, acupuncture and energy healing, this is the place to go for ulimate relaxation.
The Palance Cinema in Broadstairs | Local Highlights of Broadstairs, Kent
Activities
The Palace Cinema
Taking you back in time, The Palace is a traditional cinema in the heart of Broadstairs. With 111 comfortable seats and a large screen that canvases across the width of the building. The Palace cinema shows a variety of the latest films and is run by a local family that have years of experience.
The Tartar Frigate in Broadstairs | Best food & drink in Broadstairs, Kent
Food & Drink
The Tartar Frigate
A wonderful seaside pub & restaurant with exceptional sea food. The historic Tartar Frigate is one of the only 18th century flint restaurants in Kent. Widely renowned as one of the best seafood restaurants in Kent, the Harbour restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views over Viking Bay in Broadstairs.
Houdini’s Magic Bar located in Broadstairs, Kent
Food & Drink
Houdini’s Magic Bar
Houdini's Magic Bar is the first Award Winning Magic Bar in the South East. With 23 Resident Magicians, Magic Bartenders and Amazing Drinks enjoy a day or evening out of the ordinary whenever you visit. Their Intimate Venue means you experience Live Magic up close with some of the UK's finest Magician's in a unique Bar environment.
Morelli's ice cream store serving a scoop of chocolate ice cream
Food & Drink
Morelli’s Gelato
Morelli’s has been serving award winning ice cream since 1932. Enjoy delicious flavours, retro booths, a vintage jukebox and a classic soda fountain. In a tradition continued to this day, the ice cream at Morelli’s is made fresh every morning.
Bleak House in Broadstairs | Best places to visit in Broadstairs
Heritage
Bleak House
Bleak House, formerly known as Fort House, is a historic seaside residence in Broadstairs, famously associated with Charles Dickens. Overlooking Viking Bay, it served as Dickens’s preferred summer holiday home during the mid-19th century.
White chalk cliffs at Botany bay in Kent
Beaches
Botany Bay
Botany Bay, part of the Viking Coastal Trail, is known for white chalk cliffs and golden sands, popular for coastal walks, photography and fossil hunting, with lifeguards during summer months.
Golden sand of Viking Bay in Broadstairs, Kent
Beaches
Viking Bay
Viking Bay is a blue flag beach in the seaside town of Broadstairs. Curving beneath chalk cliffs and a Victorian promenade, it is one of the best known in southeast England, drawing visitors for its sandy shore, family friendly appeal, and historic charm.

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