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VisitBroadstairs Holidays, B&Bs, Guest Houses, Hotels, Self-catering accommodation, restaurants, cafés, pubs, sandy beaches, events and festivals Sandy bays meet surf schools.

Broadstairs is brim-full of nostalgic, old-world, seaside charm. Fishermen's cottages meet Charles Dickens connections. Retro ice-cream parlours meet chic shops. Relaxed and unspoilt, this is the perfect place for chilled-out, family-friendly fun. Broadstairs boasts an impressive seven sand-filled beaches and bays. Head to Joss Bay to learn to surf, or rural Botany Bay to saunter amid towering ch

alk stacks. At the town's main beach, Viking Bay, discover children's rides, beach huts, a harbour and cliff-top promenade. The town has a wealth of inviting cafes, restaurants and bars - two 1950's ice-cream parlours provide flavourful scoops of nostalgia too. In the High Street, historic red-brick and flint-fronted buildings are dotted between a rich stock of independent shops. Broadstairs was Charles Dickens' favourite holiday spot. Explore a wealth of Dickens memorabilia and prints at the Dickens House Museum - also the former home of Mary Pearson Strong, who inspired the character Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. You can also visit Bleak House, an imposing, cliff-top building where Dickens holidayed in the 1850s and '60s, and wrote David Copperfield. Cliff-top paths link beautiful bays, just inland St Peter's village stages award-winning heritage tours, while the Crampton Tower Museum provides an intriguing insight into Victorian engineering. After all that, kick-back and enjoy a free afternoon concert at the bandstand. Each June, Broadstairs' week-long Dickens Festival overflows with costumed characters, talks, plays and beach outings. In mid-August, the funky Broadstairs Folk Week brings music sessions to pubs, gardens and beaches. Broadstairs Water Gala is a family-friendly fiesta of sandcastle-building, teddy bears picnicking and fireworks too. While in October, the three-day Broadstairs Food Festival is an irresistible celebration of locally-produced, fine food and drink.

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North Foreland Golf Club are one of our members. To become a member - www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/membership
17/06/2026

North Foreland Golf Club are one of our members.
To become a member - www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/membership

Looking for a fun way to get into golf this summer? ⛳

Our Northcliffe 18-Hole Par 3 Course is the perfect place to play.

Open to golfers of all ages and abilities, it's ideal for families, beginners, juniors and experienced golfers looking to sharpen their short game in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

No long rounds. No pressure. Just enjoyable golf with stunning coastal views and plenty of memorable moments along the way.

Book your tee time online or contact the Pro Shop to find out more.

The Yarrow Hotel is one of our members.To become a member - www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/membership
17/06/2026

The Yarrow Hotel is one of our members.
To become a member - www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/membership

Cream tea anyone? 🫖🧁

Treat yourself to freshly baked scones, Cornish clotted cream, jam, and your choice of tea or coffee. The perfect afternoon indulgence 😌

Feeling fancy? Add a chilled glass (or bottle) of Prosecco for the ultimate treat 💛

Available daily from 2:30pm ☕️

Joss Bay Leisure are one of our members.To become a member - www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/membership
17/06/2026

Joss Bay Leisure are one of our members.
To become a member - www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/membership

👀Looking for fun things to do with the kids this summer???
Unlimited play at Joss Bay for just £8.50 🤯
Open every weekend between now and 22nd July. Then open every day 22nd July-6th September🗓️
✔️ Bouncy castle, Slide and Trampolines😄
✔️ Parents, you can relax for the day😅We have it covered👍
✔️Cafe, Toilets, Parking all directly on site🙌
Plus deckchairs, parasols, windbreaks and sun loungers available from The Deckchair Hut.
£5 for the whole day rental.
📍 Joss Bay, Broadstairs CT10 3PG
WE NEED YOUR HELP🙌 Tag a parent who loves a beach day👇 We want as many people to find out about Joss Bay as possible for this summer holidays🙌

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At the Palace from Fri 19 June 🎉

🍃 OUR LAND - Exploring the ‘right to roam’ with walkers, land owners, conservationists and activists

🥂 MY MOTHER’S WEDDING - A glass of bubbles + tears and laughs for 3 daughters and their mum on her 3rd wedding day

🎹 Sunday Silent: A HOOT & A HALF WITH LAUREL & HARDY + amazing live piano accompaniment by Lillian Henley

🎟️ thepalacecinema.co.uk

Coming up from Fri 26 June!

🪎 SAVAGE HOUSE - C18th aristos with everything except money & shame haul it all together for one big show of family glory

🎧 TUNER - Heist with heart for two piano tuners whose unlikely friendship leads to unlikely uses for their particular skills

🎞️ CINEMA WALK: BROADSTAIRS - Taking in local characters and social history, archive images and screenings happening next week, visit the town’s love for the sights, sounds and sensations of film from the 1890s to today.

Coming up in July!

HEN
DISCLOSURE DAY
VIRGINIA WOOLF’S NIGHT & DAY
BACKROOMS
500 MILES
TIME AND WATER
THE INVITE
NORTHERN SOUL: STILL BURNING
TOY STORY 5
MINIONS & MONSTERS

15/06/2026

Broadstairs at its Absolute Best! 🎩🌊🍦

​What a spectacular weekend! The Broadstairs Dickens Festival was a roaring success, and the energy right across town was simply incredible.

​To everyone who dressed up, visited, and filled our streets and promenade with smiles—thank you! The atmosphere all weekend was pure magic, and it was fantastic to see the community and visitors celebrating the best of our town together. ☀️✨

​The weather absolutely played ball, and while the town was buzzing, the beach itself was beautifully relaxed—making it the perfect, peaceful setting for a family day on the sand. 🏖️👌

​Looking Ahead: Summer Vibes are Calling! 🌡️📈

​If you missed out this weekend, don't worry. The forecast for this week is looking beautiful, and the upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher!

​Whether you’re planning a mid-week escape or a family weekend trip, Viking Bay is ready for you. Pop by the cafe for:

- ​Freshly prepped beach bites (burgers, hot dogs, baguettes, and chips) 🍔🍟

- ​Ice-cold drinks and a fully licensed bar for that perfect seaside pint 🍻

- ​Our Beach Essentials shop, stocked with everything you need for the sand 🧸

​Broadstairs is looking beautiful this week. Let’s keep this amazing momentum going into another gorgeous week by the coast.

See you on the sand! 👇



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Broadstairs Summer Fireworks, Water Gala and Fun Fair events 2026 🎇 Fireworks - Wednesday 22 July - display at 9.45pm🎶 M...
15/06/2026

Broadstairs Summer Fireworks, Water Gala and Fun Fair events 2026

🎇 Fireworks - Wednesday 22 July - display at 9.45pm
🎶 Music on the Bandstand with The Mixtape Collective - 8pm - 10.15pm

🎡 Funfair & Market stalls 🛍️
Saturday 25 - Wednesday 29 July
In support of the Water Gala.

🌊 Water Gala - Wednesday 29 July
A full day’s programme of family fun!

🎇 Fireworks - Wednesday 29 July, display at 9.45pm
🎶 Music on the Bandstand with Ozzie & the Uglies - 8pm - 10.15pm

🎇 Fireworks - Wednesday 19 August, display at 9.15pm
🎶 Music on the Bandstand with Thomas Abrahams - 8pm - 10.15pm

* Fireworks are weather dependent and timings are approximate

Check for updates on Facebook

Website: www.broadstairsfireworks.co.uk/

* Donations are vital to keep these events running either on the night or online - www.broadstairsfireworks.co.uk/


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Flamenco Express Dance Show 💃 Saturday 20 June 2026, 7.30pm at The Sarah Thorne Theatre An evening of pure flamenco! 🕺 T...
14/06/2026

Flamenco Express Dance Show 💃

Saturday 20 June 2026, 7.30pm at
The Sarah Thorne Theatre

An evening of pure flamenco! 🕺
The performances of the incomparable La Joaquina and Chris Clavo, and the return of the hugely talented Emilio Ochando,
bewitch every audience.
Together with the massive vocal presence of one of the custodians of flamenco culture, Antonio El Pola, this combination represents a potent artistic fusion.

Book: www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk/bookings

Broadstairs Dickens Festival What’s on Sunday 14 June
13/06/2026

Broadstairs Dickens Festival
What’s on Sunday 14 June

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