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THANET GUIDE Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and surrounding areas

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Activities and attractions and places to visit in Thanet.

Places of Interest

Places of interest and things to see in Thanet.

Beautiful chalk cliff bays and sandy beaches.

Great sea-views, award-winning cuisine, and local fresh produce.

Thanet's great local pubs, micro-breweries, bars and cafés.

Hotels, Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses and Holiday Parks.

From breathtaking beaches and top attractions to exciting activities and hidden gems, there's plenty to discover. Plus, find all the best places to eat, drink, and stay in Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and beyond.

Birchington

Birchington is a delightful village on the Isle of Thanet in Kent.

Broadstairs

Broadstairs is a charming seaside town on the Kent coast. Known as the Jewel in Thanet’s crown.

Margate

If you're looking for a quintessentially British seaside town with plenty of activities to keep you busy, Margate is a great option.

Ramsgate

Ramsgate is a charming seaside town located in Thanet, Kent, and is a popular destination for tourists seeking a relaxing coastal holiday.

Westgate-on-Sea

Westgate-on-Sea is a charming seaside town located on the north-east coast of Thanet, Kent.

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Thanet, in the south-east of England, is a bit of a hidden gem. With its stunning coastlines, the area is rich in history and natural beauty. It's known for its charming towns, each offering a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern vibrancy. It’s a place where the past and present blend seamlessly, making it a fascinating spot for history buffs, artists and beach lovers. Enjoying a maritime climate, Thanet generally has mild winters and warm, dry summers.

Thanet has an area of approximately 103 km² (40 sq mi) and a population of around 141,000. Now part of mainland Kent, The Isle of Thanet is a peninsula which was once a true island. Mentioned as Tonetic (Toliatis) in AD 150, Thanet was separated from the mainland by a broad waterway, the Wantsum Channel, up to 2 miles wide and 10 miles long.

What's On in Thanet

Current and upcoming events around Thanet

The Revel Puck Circus

The Big Top by the seaside

Thu 9th - Sun 12th July

Big feelings, big laughs and breath-taking circus skills.

Government Acre

The Revel Puck Circus

Family Fun Fair

Fri 10th - Sun 12th July

Friday: 4pm-8pm, Saturday: 1pm-8pm, Sunday: 1pm-6pm

The Gardens, West Bay Green

St. Mildred's Day

Mon 13th July

The patron saint of Thanet is Saint Mildred, an Anglo-Saxon abbess of Minster-in-Thanet, also known as "The Fairest Lily of the English".

Ibiza Orchestra Experience

26-piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle

Fri 17th July

Ibiza anthems, White Isle classics, silent disco, DJs and live MCs, laser show, pyrotechnics and fire breathers.

18+

Ibiza Orchestra Experience

Sausage and Cider Festival

Sat 18th July

Family-friendly festival at Quex Park with music, sausages and cider.

Sausage and Cider Festival

Summer in Nashville

Country music festival

Sun 19th July

Line dancing, American BBQ & street food, rodeo bull rides, country fancy dress, axe throwing, tin can alley, cowboy hats.

Summer in Nashville

Ramsgate Week

Widely renowned as the 'friendly regatta'

Sun 19th - Fri 24th July

Daily races, cups and entertainment.

Royal Temple Yacht Club

Shakespeare on the Beach

Outdoor performance of Twelfth Night

Sat 25th July

Changeling theatre and Phoenix Community Events bring the Bard to the beach as part of its annual outdoor theatre tour.

6pm, seating from 4:30pm.

Margate Main Sands

Shakespeare on the Beach

Monster Slam

Sun 26th July

Monster Trucks, stunt shows, motorcross, family entertainment, rides and inflatables.

Broadstairs Water Gala

Family Funfair

Wed 29th July

Fun-filled family day with a Viking theme. Funfair, live entertainment, craft and trade stalls.

9am-10:30pm, Band at 8pm, firework finale at 9.45pm

Viking Bay & Victoria Gardens

Broadstairs Water Gala

Margate Soul Weekender

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

A 25th-anniversary celebration of soul music, featuring live performances at various seafront venues, including the Lido Complex.

Margate Soul Weekender

Margate Soul Weekender

Broadstairs Folk Week

Folk Week’s 61st anniversary

Thu 6th - Fri 14th August

Concerts, dances, workshops, family fest, morris sides, craft & music bar. Events all over Broadstairs.

Big parade from the High Street down onto the seafront Promenade culminates in a show at the Bandstand, 8th Aug around 6pm.

Broadstairs Folk Week

Thanet is 1 hr 30 mins from London on Southeastern trains from St. Pancras International, an 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours from London Victoria, and just under 2 hours from London Bridge or London Cannon Street stations.