insideKENT Issue 172 - AUGUST 2026 | Seite 56

EVENTS inFLUENCED by
KATY LASSEN
Founder of Harbour & Tide harbourandtide. com harbourandtide
Katy is the founder of Harbour & Tide, Margate’ s neighbourhood beach store, known for its curation of joyful, functional and sustainable goods to help you make the most of seaside life. Having called Kent home for almost a decade, she spends her free time discovering new coffee spots, coastal walks and independent businesses across Thanet. Whether she’ s designing her next beach bag or sporting her iconic‘ Resting Beach Face’ jersey, Katy is never far from the shoreline.
CLOCKWISE: Coastal exploring at Stone Bay, Broadstairs; luxury Kent staycations with Cabü, St Mary’ s Bay; year-round sea dipping at Walpole Tidal Pool, Margate; choosing the next comforting read at Margate Bookshop, Margate; taking in sweeping sea views on the walk from Ramsgate to Broadstairs; enjoying authentic Thai street food at Tic’ s Thai Bus, Margate; stopping for a coffee with a view on Deal Pier, Deal and discovering curated interiors at Our Curated Abode, Ramsgate.
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IN RAMSGATE
TOP BEACH WESTERN UNDERCLIFF BEACH visitthanet. co. uk A hidden gem tucked beneath Ramsgate’ s cliffs. Sheltered from the elements, it’ s a firm favourite with local swimmers and known for its friendly high-tide community.
TOP FOOD CUBO PIZZA cubopizza. co. uk A must-visit for pizza lovers offering creative plant-based pizzas that have earned a loyal following along the coast.
TOP COFFEE GIANT RAMSGATE @ giant _ coffeeramsgate A relaxed coffee spot serving speciality coffee, brunch and some of the best matcha around. Entirely plant-based, it’ s a welcoming space to linger over breakfast or catch up with friends.
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