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Welcome

One of our most photographed bays, Botany Bay is famous. This hidden gem offers stunning views of white cliffs and beautiful chalk stacks.

When the tide is out, Botany bay is a great location for fossil hunting and exploring rock pools. There is plenty of exposed sand to enjoy when the tide is in, but due to the bay's shape the ends are cut off at high tide.

-Seasonal lifeguards

-Cafe/restaurant nearby

-Public House nearby

-Toilets (seasonal)

-First aid point

-Deckchair hire 

There is a dog ban in place from 1st May until 30th September, when dogs are not permitted between 10am to 6pm.

 

    Botany Bay

    Access with steps

    There are steps from the car park to:

    Beach

    Visual

    We have information in audio, braille and large print.

    Getting here

    Marine Drive
    Broadstairs
    CT10 3LG

    Travel by public transport

    You can get to Botany Bay by bus.
    The closest route which serves this area is the Number 8/8A which is usually wheelchair accessible. The nearest bus stop is at Knockholt Road, which is approximately 5 minutes walk. The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Botany Bay.

    Travel by taxi

    You can get a taxi with Central Cars by calling 01843 888888. You can get a taxi with Thanet Cars by calling 01843 333333. You can get a taxi with United Cars by calling 01843 581581.

    Please contact the Thanet Visitor Information Service for information on accessible taxis in the area.
    01843 577577

    Parking

    There is parking near the venue. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
    The closest drop-off point is at the end of Botany Road, at a small gravel car park. This is less than 20 metres to the sloped entrance to the beach.

    There is very limited parking at the bottom of Botany Road but no designated disabled parking spaces. Parking is advised at Palm Bay Avenue (CT9 3PP) for Palm Bay beach and a short cliff top walk to Botany Bay 

    No parking available in the adjacent roads in Kingsgate Avenue and Fitzroy Avenue, where 24hr patrols are in force. Permit Holders only. Please be aware this is a residential area.

    Please note there is no coach parking at Botany Bay, Broadstairs only drop off at the top of Botany Road, Percy Avenue and Kingsgate Avenue. Coaches can park at Joss Bay or Vere Road Broadstairs. 

     

    Arrival

    Getting around inside

    Getting around outside

    Beach

    The beach access point is 20.00meters from the nearest car park.
    The path is 1400mm wide, or more.
    The entrance is 3000mm wide.
    From the car park to the beach, there are 15 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
    There is a First Aid Station.

    RNLI can assist with minor first aid. The RNLI provide 7 day service between 23 May - 6 September

    Customer care support

    Accessibility equipment

    For a list of more items, please go to https://www.visitthanet.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility-information/.

    Customer care support

    We have information in audio, braille and large print.
    Guide info
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