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Botany Bay, Broadstairs

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  • 6.9°C
  • 2025-01-21

Botany Bay, between Margate and Broadstairs in Kent has over a kilometre of sandy beach above an extensive wave-cut rock platform, backed by white chalk cliffs. Broadstairs Botany Bay beach is located in Kent 800 meters north west of Kingsgate. Botany Bay Beach is a beach located in Broadstairs, Kent, England. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, crystal clear waters, and rock formations. The beach offers various activities such as swimming, sunbathing, exploring rock pools, and cliff climbing. It is surrounded by white chalk cliffs. The beach also has a little cafe hut that serves tea, coffee, drinks, ice cream, and snacks. Bring cash as card payments may not be accepted. Visitors should also be cautious of seagulls that may try to steal food.

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