South East England / Kent

Stone Bay

Beach Type
Sandy
Activities
Dog Friendly

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May to October between 10am - 6pm

This small, secluded bay near Broadstairs offers a peaceful alternative to busier beaches, with its intimate scale and dramatic chalk cliff setting creating an almost Mediterranean atmosphere on sunny days. Access via steep paths adds to the sense of discovery, while the bay's sheltered aspect and interesting rock formations make it popular with photographers, artists, and anyone seeking a more contemplative beach experience away from crowds and commercial development. It is also worth noting that the beach at Stone Bay almost disappears on the high tide, so be sure to check the tide times.

Nearby places to eat and drink

Nothing directly on the beach but nearby Broadstairs has a range of cafes and restaurants within walking distance

Location

Address

55 Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs, CT10 1DU

Parking

Albion St, Broadstairs CT10 1NE

Nearby beaches

Viking Bay

Broadstairs' horseshoe-shaped main beach, watched over by Bleak House, the clifftop home where Charles Dickens once lived and wrote.

Botany Bay

Chalk sea stacks and fossils emerge at low tide beneath the clifftop hotel that watches over Botany Bay.

Joss Bay

Thanet's main surfing beach, with an on-site surf school offering board and wetsuit hire plus SUP lessons.

Dumpton Gap

One of the best low-tide walking routes on this stretch, tracing the sand between Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

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