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Broadstairs Botany Bay

Kent, England


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A secluded sandy bay with breathtaking chalk features.

An ideal beach for families, with safe bathing and plenty for children to explore. The beach got its name from the common fate of captured smugglers who frequented it, who were then deported in a convict ship to Botany Bay in Australia.

Broadstairs Botany Bay is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk and the Viking Coastal Trail.

Bay Sand Rock

Weather and tides for Saturday 14 December

Today
Chance of rain 46%
Max temp. 7°C
(feels like 3°C)
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 10%
Min temp. 5°C
(feels like 1°C)
Wind 18mph

The tide at Broadstairs Botany Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:05 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:56 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   8.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Broadstairs Botany Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Yard of Ale (1.6 miles)
Stone Bay (1.7 miles)
St Peter's Village Tour (1.8 miles)
The Escapement - Margate Escape Rooms (1.9 miles)
CTRL ALT ESC Technology Based Escape Rooms (2 miles)
Kent Surf School (2.1 miles)
Viking Bay (2.1 miles)
Margate Museum (2.3 miles)
The Micro Museum (3.8 miles)
Ramsgate Tunnels (3.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Kingsgate,

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR390711

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Thanet

Parish: Broadstairs and St. Peters

Nearest postcode: CT10 3PP

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