Margate Main Sands

Precise location:Marine Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XJ.Lovely, reasonably clean sandy beach with toilets near by and tidal pool.Margate train station short walk away.The sea front and beach has security guards.There is dog ban there in place from 1st May until 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10am – 6pm. Although, many people do take dogs with them there.Restaurants, lots of cafes and bars with different variety of food and seafood stalls, lots of shops are just a short walk away in the Old Town.Very popular for families with kids! There are children’s rides and amusement arcades there, which is offering families traditional seaside fun and entertainment. :)Lots of parking everywhere with different prices from £9 for whole day just across the road to the beach or £7 for 24 hours or £4 for 8 hours if you don't mind walking for 10 minutes to the Main Sands, then you have to drive further up the road to the Viking Coastal Trail Car Park.Near Coastal Trail Car Park, there is a beach too, but watch out for tide there not to be washed off to the sea! :)Can be extremely busy on hot days and especially at the weekends, so try to arrive as early as possible! :)Last weekend absolutely packed. People were almost breathing at each other's backs!Nevertheless, in general, it is great place to come to enjoy the sun, the sea and all what Margate can offer! :)

I love this sandy windy beach. I don't get the chance to be here often, but when l do, on goes the trunks and a plunge into the sea.Walking distance to public toilets, shops and cafes, as well as train station. Near galleries and markets, lots of choices of where to eat.

Wonderful fantastic day out lots to do for adults and children as well as a diverse range of eateries at down to earth prices.Margate is the new in place to go. Full of history and culture and a very diverse community.

Very nice LARGE BEECH . Unfortunately only just got time to pop in at evening on our last day of our trip. Got to witness a STUNNING SUNSET, prayed Maghreb all while enjoying a some very strong/gusty wind blowing in from the sea. CONNECTION WITH NATURE A very MEMORABLE OCCASION !

Spent a couple of hours in the area on a sunny day - sandy shoreline invites relaxation. The beach itself holds promise for endless hours of enjoyment. Yet, the overpowering smell, attributed to algae, is hard to ignore; an unusual experience compared to my beach explorations worldwide. Turner Contemporary and a few modern cafes/restaurants add charm, but the area's potential hinges on substantial investment. Beach cleanup should be the starting point. Convenient parking at Arlington Car Park Dreamland (RingGo 21608), while the unattractive side needs attention. Train station's a 5-minute jaunt, and beating the midday rush during kids holidays ensures prime beach spots. Head beyond Turner Contemporary for lovely sea views. A return hinges on reports of the smell being resolved via a thorough beach cleanup. Funfair's a bonus. Once a filming location for one episode of the great Only Fools and Horses in 1989, a push to modern standards is overdue.

If you don't actually want to sit on the silky soft sandy beach but still want a quick swim, or paddle along the shore, then go to The Kings Steps. These are situated along the promenade, where you can sit down have a picnic, munch a freshly cooked pizza or some local fish and chips (I strongly recommend that you don't feed the seagulls as this will start a seagull frenzy). During the Summer months as the night draws in The Kings Steps is one of the most memorable, amazing and tranquil places to be. As a local I'm probably prejudice to the fact that you will experience some of the most beautiful Sunsets looking out towards Margate's Harbour Arm.

Love this beach! The sand is lovely and soft and when the tide is out, the kids can play in little tidal pools left behind and there is a big tidal pool that you can swim in. There are lots of place to get food, drink, beach shops and a few arcades to play along the front. You can rent deck chairs or sun loungers but I didn't see prices. There is also trampolines, bouncy castles/slides and old fashioned pull swings to play in too. Highly recommended a visit for a day at the beach!

Sands look really nice considering end of season. Town does look a little run down but there are lots of independents having a real go. Worth a visit. I imagine it's very busy during holiday season.

We went the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend and had an amazing day. The beach wasn't packed it didn't feel crampt each group had plenty of space to have fun. The weatherspoon just across from the beach was a welcomed pit stop(with Baby change for my 7month old son) before heading home.