Isle of Thanet

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Walking sort of North from Ramsgate Harbour near the Granville Theatre. Pano obviously!!
Walking sort of North from Ramsgate Harbour near the Granville Theatre. Pano obviously!!
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines. Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal. By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool. After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training. 1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
Dumpton Gap, just south of Broadstairs in North East Kent, England is a quiet and long flat sandy beach that attracts dog walkers and those looking to get away from the main beach. Very picturesque and great for those who love to beachcombe where crabs and shells can be found amongst the seaweed.
Another one of the Broadstairs beaches in Kent, Viking Bay has a long stretch of sand and a long coastal walk leading to the other beaches.

Where to stay in Isle of Thanet

Margate, Kent, England, UK. 2020. Old town Margate and the main beach sands.

Margate Old Town

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Margate Old Town include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Margate Beach or The Droit House while you're exploring the area.

Margate Old Town
Fenced finial-ed table tombs in St Peter's churchyard in the village of St Peter's in the civil parish of Broadstairs and St Peter's in Kent, England. Software: RAW file lens-corrected, optimized and converted to JPEG with DxO OpticsPro 10 Elite, and likely further optimized and/or cropped and/or spun with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

Saint Peters

Saint Peters is well-regarded for its pristine beaches, ample dining options, and captivating waterfront views, and you might also want to make a stop by Sarah Thorne Theatre Club, a top sight in the neighborhood.

Saint Peters
The Botany Bay Hotel

The Botany Bay Hotel

3 out of 5
Marine Drive, Kingsgate Broadstairs England
The price is ₩146,624 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
₩146,624
₩175,948 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Broadstairs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent room , great views and very helpful attentive team . Well done.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

The Botany Bay Hotel
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
481 Margate Road Broadstairs England
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The price is ₩84,874 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩84,874
₩101,848 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Broadstairs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
Everthing was outstanding .. thank you 😊

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel

3 out of 5
66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate England
Stay at this hotel in Ramsgate. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
Friendly, polite hosts, and warm, clean room. My room had a good view of the harbour area, and was very spacious. Perfectly placed for the town, and extremely good value.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Fantastic stay. Room was very well designed with a super comfortable mattress and pillows, great shower, lovely toiletries and completely spotless! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Old Town House by Ezestays
6 Sydney Road

6 Sydney Road

2.5 out of 5
6 Sydney Road Ramsgate England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Ramsgate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Granville Theatre and Ramsgate Tunnels are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Nice property.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

6 Sydney Road
Second Nest Ramsgate

Second Nest Ramsgate

3.5 out of 5
79 High St Ramsgate England
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Ramsgate. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions York Street Gallery and ...
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MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.

Margate Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Margate Beach
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Dreamland

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Dreamland during your visit to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Dreamland
I was surprised at how pretty Broadstairs was. This clean and tidy little town has Viking Bay in it's city centre, a beautiful beach filled with activities. This image was taken in spring and didn't catch any crowds, I'm sure it fills up with nearby locals in the summer! #LifeAtExpedia #Merch #England #EastCoast #Broadstairs

Viking Bay

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Viking Bay during your travels in Broadstairs? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Viking Bay
A castle on one end and this beautiful natural formation on the other. The white cliffs in all of their glory with an arched side and loads of hidden caves when the tide is low. #LifeAtExpedia #Merch #England #EastCoast #Margate

Kingsgate Bay

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kingsgate Bay might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kingsgate. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Kingsgate Bay
The Turner Gallery reflected in the pool left by the receding tide. The Kings Stairs is a great place to sit and watch the #sunset #margate #kent #thanet #reflections #travel #tourism #travel #staycation I have really been struggling with a slump in my photography, i had no enthusiasm to get out and found it a real struggle. Tonight i decided i had to get out and shoot, i gathered all my gear, jumped in the car and headed out to capture Sunset at Margate, Kent. I parked a few streets away and walked down to the seafront and thus avoided any car parking charges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWmO8X8Yx8

Turner Contemporary

You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Turner Contemporary
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Stone Bay

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Stone Bay during your travels in Broadstairs? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Stone Bay

Cities near Isle of Thanet

Canterbury Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

Canterbury

Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Botany Bay, England, UK

Margate

Winter Oast, Chantry Park, Sarre, Kent Single round oast kiln attached to earlier barn. Converted 2002. Grade II listed http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?id=421305
Photo by Oast House Archive (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Sarre

Superb sunsets

Herne Bay