Kent - all beaches

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About Kent

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Kent does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Sandgate

Sandgate

4 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax
Hythe

Hythe

6 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly
Dover

Dover

9 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Folkestone

Folkestone

7 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Ramsgate

Ramsgate

15 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax
St. Margaret's at Cliffe

St. Margaret's at Cliffe

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Broadstairs

Broadstairs

14 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Margate

Margate

14 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Pegwell

Pegwell

14 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Westgate-on-Sea

Westgate-on-Sea

14 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Sandwich Bay

Sandwich Bay

10 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Deal

Deal

10 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Walmer

Walmer

5 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Greatstone on Sea

Greatstone on Sea

4 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Pet friendly • Good for Relax
Dungeness

Dungeness

3 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Pet friendly • Good for Relax
Herne Bay

Herne Bay

5 beaches
Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax • Pebbles
Swalecliffe

Swalecliffe

4 beaches
Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax • Pebbles
Tankerton

Tankerton

4 beaches
Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax • Pebbles
Whitstable

Whitstable

4 beaches
Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax • Pebbles
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Kent Best beaches

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Whitstable Beach
Whitstable Beach
Whitstable Beach
Good for Relax
Whitstable beach

Whitstable Beach

Whitstable 0.4 km
Pleasant
6.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Blue water • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Hampton beach
Hampton beach
Hampton beach
Good for Relax

Hampton beach

Swalecliffe 2 km
Tolerable
5.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Blue water • Large low tide
1.7 Amenities index
Sandwich Bay
Sandwich Bay
Sandwich Bay
Good for Relax

Sandwich Bay

Sandwich Bay 1.7 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Blue pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
1 Amenities index
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Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Fine sand
Fine sand
Kids friendly
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Pet friendly
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Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 33 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Kent.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Kent

Kingsdown Beach

Kingsdown Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Kingsdown 0.6 km
Greatstone beach

Greatstone beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Greatstone on Sea 0.1 km
Hythe beach

Hythe beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Hythe 0.6 km
Deal Castle beach

Deal Castle beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Deal 0.3 km
St Margaret's beach

St Margaret's beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, St. Margaret's at Cliffe 1 km
Folkestone Beach
Folkestone beach

Folkestone Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Folkestone 0.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Kent

Joss Bay beach

Joss Bay beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Broadstairs 2.3 km
Botany Bay beach

Botany Bay beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Broadstairs 3.4 km
Kingsgate Bay beach

Kingsgate Bay beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Broadstairs 2.8 km
Margate Beach
Margate beach

Margate Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Margate 0.4 km
Ramsgate beach West

Ramsgate beach West
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
United Kingdom, Ramsgate 0.3 km
Stone Bay beach

Stone Bay beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Broadstairs 0.9 km
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Long beaches in Kent

Sandgate beach

Sandgate beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Sandgate 0.2 km
Dymchurch beach

Dymchurch beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Dymchurch 0.3 km
Walpole Tidal Pool

Walpole Tidal Pool
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Margate 1.6 km
Sheerness Beach

Sheerness Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Sheerness 1 km
Shakespeare Beach

Shakespeare Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dover 1.7 km
Walmer beach

Walmer beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Walmer 0.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Kent

Viking Bay beach

Viking Bay beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Broadstairs 0.2 km
Sunny Sands beach

Sunny Sands beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Folkestone 0.8 km
Ramsgate beach East

Ramsgate beach East
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Ramsgate 1 km
Herne Bay beach

Herne Bay beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water
United Kingdom, Herne Bay 0.5 km
Minnis Bay Beach

Minnis Bay Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Minnis Bay 0.1 km
Ramsgate beach

Ramsgate beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Pegwell 1.1 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Kent

Dover beach

Dover beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Dover 0.3 km
Tankerton beach

Tankerton beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water
United Kingdom, Tankerton 0.2 km
St. Mildred's Bay

St. Mildred's Bay
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Westgate-on-Sea 0.6 km
Dumpton Gap beach

Dumpton Gap beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Broadstairs 1.1 km
Dungeness beach

Dungeness beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Dungeness 0.5 km
Greatstone beach II

Greatstone beach II
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Greatstone on Sea 2.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Kent, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 17 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 10 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Kent is less than 500 meters. 33 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Kent however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Kent's beaches

Whitstable Beach
10 Jamil Farhan.

We reluctantly strolled down to the beach after a mediocre dinner. We had made the mistake of coming to this town, and now we were stuck here. As the sun began to set, the beach became inundated with people trying to capture the last moments of daylight. The view was overrated, and the restaurants were nothing special. We made the mistake of trying the Lobster Shack, which was a complete waste of money. Instead, we should have eaten elsewhere and come to the beach just for the sunset and a walk. The beach itself was nothing to write home about. It was rocky and uninviting, lacking any real charm. Despite this, it was a popular spot for couples, families, and tourists alike. Even after dark, it was considered a safe place to be. While there were plenty of people around, it never felt crowded. Parking was available along the beach, but if you didn't mind a walk, there were more carparks available in town.

Hampton beach
8 Nathanial Orlendis

This stunning beach destination is a must-visit spot, even on days when the weather is not at its best. Despite the conditions, the beach remains vibrant and bustling with activity. The park nearby is a great place for children to play and have fun. Plus, the pub on the premises is perfect for a relaxing drink or two, without being overcrowded.

Sandwich Bay
10 Nolan Ritter

If you are playing golf at the Princess, I highly recommend staying at the Lodge. The location is absolutely fantastic and the rooms are great.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 7 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.7°C and water up to 19.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.5°C and water to 6.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Kent? In total there are 33 beaches and the most popular is Joss Bay beach.

Most viewed beaches of Kent

Whitstable Beach
Whitstable beach

Whitstable Beach
6.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water
United Kingdom, Whitstable 0.4 km
Sandwich Bay

Sandwich Bay
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Sandwich Bay 1.7 km
Hampton beach

Hampton beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water
United Kingdom, Swalecliffe 2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Kent?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Kent, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 33 beaches in total, of which about 4 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Kent, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Kent?

Most of the beaches located in Kent are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Kent?

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The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Kent?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Kent by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Kent are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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