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 Lifeguards (Royal National Lifeboat Institute), patrol our beaches and bays throughout the summer season. Please remember to stay safe following their beach safety advice whether undertaking your daily exercise or having a day at the coast. Remember the tides as you can get cut off

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 our beaches and bays are beautiful and we are proud of them, 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 with refill points located at beaches, via the Margate Visitor Information Centre or venue on the Water Refill app
Stay out of the sun between 11am - 3pm when it is at its warmest and seek shade
Respect the rights of other beach users
In need of an ice cream, we have a variety of places
Park in car parks provided and respect people's property access
#Respect,Protect and Enjoy our beaches leaving only footprints in the sands

For more information on safety at our beaches click here