11°CMargate Main Sands
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A long, golden, sandy beach with a promenade and tidal pool, known as the first family seaside resort in the country.
About Margate Main Sands
Margate Beach, also known as Margate Main Sands or Margate Bay Beach, is a classic British seaside destination providing breath-taking views of the English Channel. Visitors can look forward to an award-winning large, 600m long, 200m wide, sandy beach. It's perfect for sunbathing, building sandcastles, and enjoying the fresh sea breeze.
There are plenty of fun activities for children in the summer months, and there are lifeguards present at the beach.
A long stretch of boardwalk gives easy access to all visitors, and Margate Harbour Arm and Turner Contemporary are just a couple of minutes' walk away.
Listed in the Times' Best Beaches in the UK.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 1 May and 30 September.
Nearest Transport
Belgrave Road Car Parka few hundred meters away
Belgrave Road On-Street Parkinga few hundred meters away
GeniePoint Charging Stationa few hundred meters away
Margate Stationless than half a mile away
Margate High Street Bike Racka few hundred meters away
LOOP - Cecil Street Council Offices (Stop M)a few hundred meters away
Nearest Facilities
Drinking Fountaina couple of hundred meters away
Public Beach Showersa couple of hundred meters away
Margate Clock Tower Public Toiletsa couple of hundred meters away
Defibrillator; Dreamlanda couple of hundred meters away
Margate Main Sands Lifebuoya few hundred meters away
