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COAST: DAYS OUT ENTERTAINMENT Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone Tower Theatre, Folkestone Premier entertainment venue with unrivalled views from an elevated clifftop promenade position, offering the best in entertainment; from live music to headlining comedians and shows for all the family. www.leascliffhall.co.uk Popular venue for theatre, events and live music as well as being the home of the Folkestone & Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society. www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk Margate Winter Gardens, Margate Folkestone Quarterhouse, Folkestone Large scale, multi-function performance space providing comedy, concerts, musicals and pantomimes as well as private hire opportunities. www.margate-live.com Contemporary venue that hosts an exciting range of events, concerts and performances at the heart of the thriving Creative Quarter. www.quarterhouse.co.uk Theatre Royal Margate, Margate Grade II listed Georgian theatre with a programme of touring dance, drama and comedy acts. www.margate-live.com OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Blue Flag Beaches Kent’s coast proudly boasts 10 Blue Flag Beaches with the ultimate stamp of approval when it comes to cleanliness, water quality and splendidness. Choose from secluded spots, sandy bays and family-friendly beaches: Botany Bay, Broadstairs Minnis Bay, nr Margate A real beauty of a beach, chalk stacks and white cliffs are a real focal point at this secluded gem, while a sandy bay gently slopes towards turquoise water for a truly tranquil swim. While the sandy beach and outdoor play area make for a perfect day out for children, it’s also a favourite spot for water sports for the more adventurous. Westbrook Bay, nr Margate Stone Bay, Broadstairs A peaceful, gently sloping beach lined with candy- striped beach huts, which comes alive in the summer with plentiful watersports. This sandy shore, provides a glorious escape from the hustle and bustle of city living. Sheltered sands edged by impressive white cliffs give Stone Bay an air of secrecy and seclusion. St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate on Sea This pristine cliff-lined bay is perfect for a full day at the coast. Try your hand at putting and cool off with a dip in the deep blue sea. Minster Leas Beach, Isle of Sheppey Sensational views are par for the course on this long sand and shingle beach, perfect for year-round coasting, backing on to a wide grassy promenade for brisk autumn walks West Bay, Westgate on Sea Enjoy the sand between your toes and the sound of the sea, search the shores for crustaceans in the rock pools which are great for seaside exploration. Sheerness Beach, Isle of Sheppey This sweeping bay, next to a grassy esplanade, is perfect for picnicking. With its pretty pebble beach, you won’t need to worry about bringing the beach back in your shoes! Tankerton, nr Whitstable Pretty painted beach huts and sensational sunsets. Low tide reveals an expanse of sandy beach, rockpools made for crabbing, and a natural causeway which stretches right out into the sea. Margate Main Sands, Margate Gentle sweeping sandy bay right on the edge of the thriving seaside town, perfect for sandcastles and taking in the view. www.visitkent.co.uk/visit-kent-blog/kents-blue- flag-beaches 99