Where to Base
Base yourself in the town center or Kingsgate. Kingsgate, named after King Charles II's 1683 landing, offers excellent transport links and scenic views, making it easy to walk to key coastal attractions and amenities.
Broadstairs, situated on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent, is renowned as the 'jewel in Thanet's crown.' Located between Margate and Ramsgate, this coastal resort offers a charming blend of history and seaside leisure. For frequent-flyer hotel travelers, it serves as an ideal base to explore the East Kent coastline. The town's layout extends from Haine Road in the west to Kingsgate in the north and Dumpton in the south, providing diverse neighborhoods for accommodation. With its rich heritage, including the historic St Mary's shrine and connections to King Charles II, Broadstairs offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere for discerning guests seeking a quintessential British seaside experience.
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Base yourself in the town center or Kingsgate. Kingsgate, named after King Charles II's 1683 landing, offers excellent transport links and scenic views, making it easy to walk to key coastal attractions and amenities.
Located approximately 130 km east of London. While specific rail times vary, Broadstairs is well-connected via regional transport networks, allowing easy access to London and other parts of Kent for business or leisure extensions.
Summer offers the best weather for enjoying the beaches and outdoor dining. Spring and autumn provide a quieter atmosphere with fewer crowds, ideal for travelers seeking a more peaceful seaside retreat.

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Located right on the coast, in an area known as the jewel in Thanet's crown, this is the perfect spot for a seafood restaurant. The dining room is bedecked with a multitude of mirrors, a large open counter and shelves filled with jars of preserved goods and house-made chilli sauce. As with all good seafood eateries, the menu changes with the daily catch; all the prime ingredients are well-cooked and delivered in carefully balanced combinations. The cheery, relaxed staff run the place wonderfully, giving everything a personal touch.
WebsiteA characterful, bow-windowed former sweet shop is the home for this lovingly run restaurant located on the road between Margate and Broadstairs. In a fairly small space, the passionate team have managed to combine a restaurant, a wine bar and a bottle shop. The kitchen fuses some classical French techniques with a distinctly British, produce-driven approach, where nothing is overworked and the natural flavours of a few key ingredients are the driving force. The blackboard-written menu is ever-changing, but expect the likes of sea bass with creamy leeks, almonds and soy-pickled chilli.
WebsiteA former pub plays host to this sweet little osteria offering southern Italian fare, often using ingredients from the chef-owner's home region of Campania. There's a homespun charm to the place, so it's only right the hand-made pastas form the core of the menu. The rest of the simple, rustic cooking consists of small plates and snacks; look out for the 'polpette di pane al sugo', where bread has been used to fashion a 'meatball' of sorts. The same team run a deli a few doors down, which transforms into a wine bar at weekends that's ideal for a drink before or after dinner.
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