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
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