Isle of Thanet

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Walking sort of North from Ramsgate Harbour near the Granville Theatre. Pano obviously!!
Walking sort of North from Ramsgate Harbour near the Granville Theatre. Pano obviously!!
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines. Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal. By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool. After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training. 1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
Dumpton Gap, just south of Broadstairs in North East Kent, England is a quiet and long flat sandy beach that attracts dog walkers and those looking to get away from the main beach. Very picturesque and great for those who love to beachcombe where crabs and shells can be found amongst the seaweed.
Another one of the Broadstairs beaches in Kent, Viking Bay has a long stretch of sand and a long coastal walk leading to the other beaches.

Where to stay in Isle of Thanet

Margate, Kent, England, UK. 2020. Old town Margate and the main beach sands.

Margate Old Town

4/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Margate Old Town include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Margate Beach or The Droit House while you're exploring the area.

Margate Old Town
Fenced finial-ed table tombs in St Peter's churchyard in the village of St Peter's in the civil parish of Broadstairs and St Peter's in Kent, England. Software: RAW file lens-corrected, optimized and converted to JPEG with DxO OpticsPro 10 Elite, and likely further optimized and/or cropped and/or spun with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

Saint Peters

Saint Peters is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Sarah Thorne Theatre Club, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Saint Peters
The Botany Bay Hotel

The Botany Bay Hotel

3 out of 5
Marine Drive, Kingsgate Broadstairs England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM491 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
RM491
RM589 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Broadstairs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent room , great views and very helpful attentive team . Well done.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

The Botany Bay Hotel
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
481 Margate Road Broadstairs England
The price is RM231 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM231
RM278 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Broadstairs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
Everthing was outstanding .. thank you 😊

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel

3 out of 5
66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate England
Stay at this hotel in Ramsgate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
Friendly, polite hosts, and warm, clean room. My room had a good view of the harbour area, and was very spacious. Perfectly placed for the town, and extremely good value.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Fantastic stay. Room was very well designed with a super comfortable mattress and pillows, great shower, lovely toiletries and completely spotless! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Old Town House by Ezestays
6 Sydney Road

6 Sydney Road

2.5 out of 5
6 Sydney Road Ramsgate England
Stay at this golf cottage in Ramsgate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Granville Theatre and Ramsgate Tunnels are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Nice property.

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

6 Sydney Road
Second Nest Ramsgate

Second Nest Ramsgate

3.5 out of 5
79 High St Ramsgate England
Stay at this golf apartment in Ramsgate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions York Street Gallery and The ...
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Popular places to visit

MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.

Margate Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Margate Beach
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Dreamland

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Dreamland as part of your trip to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Dreamland
I was surprised at how pretty Broadstairs was. This clean and tidy little town has Viking Bay in it's city centre, a beautiful beach filled with activities. This image was taken in spring and didn't catch any crowds, I'm sure it fills up with nearby locals in the summer! #LifeAtExpedia #Merch #England #EastCoast #Broadstairs

Viking Bay

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Viking Bay during your travels in Broadstairs? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Viking Bay
A castle on one end and this beautiful natural formation on the other. The white cliffs in all of their glory with an arched side and loads of hidden caves when the tide is low. #LifeAtExpedia #Merch #England #EastCoast #Margate

Kingsgate Bay

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kingsgate Bay might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kingsgate. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kingsgate Bay
The Turner Gallery reflected in the pool left by the receding tide. The Kings Stairs is a great place to sit and watch the #sunset #margate #kent #thanet #reflections #travel #tourism #travel #staycation I have really been struggling with a slump in my photography, i had no enthusiasm to get out and found it a real struggle. Tonight i decided i had to get out and shoot, i gathered all my gear, jumped in the car and headed out to capture Sunset at Margate, Kent. I parked a few streets away and walked down to the seafront and thus avoided any car parking charges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWmO8X8Yx8

Turner Contemporary

You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Turner Contemporary
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Stone Bay

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Stone Bay during your travels in Broadstairs? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Stone Bay
Canterbury Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a city

Canterbury

Royal Harbour and Marina at Ramsgate, Kent England UK

Ramsgate

Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Botany Bay, England, UK

Margate

Drone aerial scenery of Sandwich village in Kent United Kingdom. Top view scenery of villages

Sandwich

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