COAST
COAST
Whether you are a summer holiday maker itching to feel the sand between your toes , a nature lover yearning to explore extraordinary landscapes or someone intrigued by the unique charm of coastal towns ; Kent has a beach to suit every desire . Claiming 350 miles of England ’ s coastline , it would be impossible to appreciate the entirety of diverse beaches , towns , cliffs and marshes that make up each mile in one go .
f it ’ s golden sand you ’ re craving , you will be swept
Iaway by the balmy bays of Broadstairs . With over four different coves , each one as pretty as the next , Botany Bay and Kingsgate Bay were an Instagrammer ’ s heaven in 2020 after travel restrictions meant beautiful backdrops had to be found closer to home . Sitting in the middle of both of these beaches is the unmissable ‘ Rock Arch ’, which nature lovers and bloggers alike will find hard not to photograph . A stone ’ s throw away , in Ramsgate , the sporty ones among us will also find their niche . Kitesurfing is popular here and it is also where the UK record for highest kite jump was broken . Home to various surf schools , brightly coloured beach huts and stretches of soft sand perfect for sunbathers , Broadstairs and Ramsgate will deliver the laid back beach vibe that will make anyone consider staying forever .
The Kent Coast has not evolved into the myriad of fascinating places it is today without forming a rich historical tapestry . The gateway to Europe , Kent and its coastline have played a major role in UK history , from times of medieval shipping up to the more recent past such as World War II . You don ’ t have to be a history buff to feel a sense of intrigue and appreciation for the past in Kent either , The Shell Grotto in Margate is literally a hidden gem in this seaside ‘ arts town ’. Discovered only in 1838 , in an unsuspecting local ’ s garden , lies this subterranean passageway , its walls adorned entirely in shell mosaic and patterns . It will leave all generations guessing at why it was ever created , its mystery and enthral entangling nicely with surrounding Margate . According to rankings in The Times , now the third trendiest place in the UK , Margate ’ s treasures include a collection of quirky art galleries , tasty indie cafes and eateries as well as vintage shops , amusement arcades and of course the famous Dreamland .
If you are looking for Art and culture , Margate and the newly transformed ‘ Creative Quarter ’ of Folkestone may be your go to ’ s , but Kent is also home to the more traditional sleepy seaside towns of Hythe , Herne Bay , Sandgate , and Deal . These towns have also debuted in two hit TV Series of 2020 . You might recognise the stony shores of Hythe Bay from Netflix ’ s ‘ Back to Life ’ which also features Abbots Cliff in Folkestone and its iconic ‘ Sound Mirror ’ as well as the eerie ‘ desert ’ of Dungeness which works as the canvas for many unique holiday lets , including a refurbished lighthouse and radar station . The pretty town of Deal also set the scene
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