Margate Main Sands Beach, Margate, Thanet

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Landscape

This timeless beach with children's rides and nearby amusement arcades caters for families. Even if the tide is in there is still plenty of beach to make sand castles.

A variety of restaurants, bars and seafood stalls are just a short walk away...

Seaside Award 2024
Designated for bathing
Seasonal Toilets
2024 Seasonal Lifeguards:Daily Saturday 25th May – Sunday 1st September 10am-6pm plus Weekends only Saturday 7th - Sunday 29th September
Beach Shower
Beach shop
Deck chair and Lounger hire - Deckchair for day £3, Lounger £4, Windbreak/Umbrella £4
Bay Information
First Aid point
Disabled Access to the beach
Disabled Toilets (Train Station end of beach)
Parking (Train Station)
Dog Ban in place from 1st May until 30th September (dogs not permitted at any time)
BBQs allowed only after 6pm. Please take rubbish & coals, etc away, and ensure they are fully extinguished

Please remember, if you are visiting our beaches and bays, 'Respect, Protect and Enjoy' and leave only your footprints.

Accessibility Statement

Address

Margate Main Sands Marine Terrace
Margate
Kent
CT9 1XJ

Contact

visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk 01843 577577

Links

Website

Gift shop

Restaurant / Cafe / Tea shop

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