Margate Main Sands Beach, Margate, Thanet

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...

Combined Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2025
Toilets
2025 Seasonal Lifeguards: Daily Saturday 24th May – Sunday 7th September 10am-6pm plus Weekends only Saturday 13th - Sunday 28th 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.

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Address

Margate Main Sands Marine Terrace
Margate
Kent
CT9 1XJ

Contact

visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk 01843 577577

Links

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