Viking Bay

Beach Type

Sandy

Activities

Fishing

•Kids Play Area

•Surfing

•Swimming And Bathing

Dog Friendly

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1st May to 30th September

Broadstairs' main beach epitomizes the charm of a traditional English seaside resort, with its perfect sandy bay framed by honey-colored cliffs and elegant Victorian seafront architecture. The beach's excellent facilities, including traditional beach huts, deck chairs, and proximity to award-winning fish and chip shops, combine with its literary connections to Charles Dickens to create an atmosphere that's both nostalgic and vibrantly contemporary, making it ideal for multi-generational family visits.

Nearby places to eat and drink

Viking Bay Beach has plenty of options for food and drinks. The beach itself has a few kiosks serving refreshments like ice cream, candyfloss, and hot dogs. If you're looking for something more substantial, there are several cafes and restaurants along the beach promenade. Among the popular places to eat and drink in the area are:

The Charles Dickens Pub: A historic pub with outdoor seating and a great selection of beers, wines, and spirits.

The Pavilion: A cafe with outdoor seating and stunning views of the beach, serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea.

Morelli's Gelato: An ice cream parlour with a wide variety of flavours to choose from.

The Tartar Frigate: A seafood restaurant located in a historic building with a terrace overlooking the beach.

Location

Address

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, CT10 1NB

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Parking

Chandos Square Car Park

Chandos Square, Broadstairs CT10 1QN

Nearby beaches

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.

Stone Bay

Broadstairs' quieter alternative to Viking Bay, with better rockpooling and more room to spread out along the sand.

Dumpton Gap

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