Botany Bay

A beach framed by chalk cliffs and sea stacks, with rock pools revealed at low tide; one of the most photogenic beaches on the Kent coast.

Botany Bay lies north of Broadstairs. It is considered one of Kent's most beautiful beaches thanks to its forest of chalk sea stacks, and at low tide large chalk reef platforms and rock pools are exposed. You can walk along the beach to Kingsgate Bay. Sunrise is a great time for photography. In summer there are beach cafés and lifeguards, but parking is limited. The tide comes in fast, so check the tide tables and do not climb the cliffs.

Opening hours

All day

Beach · Chalk cliffs · Photography

Nearby sights

• Broadstairs & Viking Bay
• Shell Grotto
• Turner Contemporary
• Dreamland Margate
• Sandwich
• Deal Castle
• Walmer Castle and Gardens
• Wingham Wildlife Park

Places to eat nearby

• The Fordwich Arms
• Il Posticino
• The Corner House
• Tiny Tim's Tearoom
• The Goods Shed
• The Cook's Tale

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