Sheltered by distinctive red brick cliffs, this intimate sandy cove near Margate provides a more secluded beach experience with excellent facilities including cafes, toilets, and easy access via coastal paths or steps from the clifftop. The bay's protected aspect creates ideal conditions for swimming and paddling, while the surrounding cliffs are popular with climbers and offer elevated viewpoints for photographers seeking to capture the bay's unique character and changing light throughout the day.
If you're feeling hungry or thirsty, there are a few options nearby.
The Palm Bay Beach Cafe is right on the beachfront and serves a range of hot and cold food and drinks. They also have ice creams and snacks available. It's the perfect place to grab a bite to eat while enjoying the sea views.
Jet Ski World has a cafe on site that serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes. It's a great place to stop for a break between water sports activities
Margate's main beach opens straight onto Dreamland, the vintage amusement park with its own beachfront entrance.
Birchington-on-Sea's established sailing and windsurfing centre, with clubs launching from the beach throughout the year.
Home to the UK's largest tidal pool, built in 1937 and still filling with seawater on every high tide.
A designated water-ski area on the promenade, with Strokes adventure golf running right alongside the sand.
A fully tidal bay with compact sand made for sandcastle-building, and some of the best rockpools in the area.