Coastal Visit Information to Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

With the current heatwave bringing high temperatures to our district, we want to welcome everyone to the Isle of Thanet's 16 beautiful beaches and bays

We want to ensure your visit is as safe as it is enjoyable, especially as the combination of extreme heat, busy beaches and coastal waters presents unique safety challenges.

So before you pack your bags and head off, please check our guide to beach safety to ensure a safe, enjoyable visit.

Did you know we have 19 miles of award winning stretching from Minnis Bay in the north to Pegwell Bay in the south? Discover our Beaches and Bays

Be Water Wise

RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) Lifeguards patrol our beaches and bays throughout the summer season. Please remember to stay safe following their beach safety advice, whether swimming in the sea or just having a day at the coast. Remember to check the tides as you can get cut off at some beaches and bays.

Respect the Water is a campaign run by the RNLI, providing information on understanding waves, tides and swimming safely in the sea. To find out more visit the RNLI website

Protect the Coastline

All of our beaches and bays are beautiful and we are proud of them, so please help us to keep them that way. Please use the bins provided, or take your litter away with you.

Remember

Follow the Coastal Codes and information at the beaches
Drink plenty of water and use the refill points located at beaches, including the Margate Visitor Information Centre or venues on the Water Refill app
Stay out of the sun between 11am - 3pm when it is at its hottest, and sit in shade instead
Respect the rights of other beach users e.g. space, noise
In need of an ice cream? We have a variety of places!
Park in car parks provided, and respect people's access to front doors, gates, and driveways
Respect, Protect and Enjoy our beaches, leaving only footprints in the sands

For more information on safety at our beaches click here