Stone Bay
Broadstairs, Coast
Image: Visit ThanetStone Bay is a quieter, cliff-backed beach just north of Broadstairs town centre, best known for rock pooling. Explore the pools at low tide, hire a beach chalet, then stroll the promenade to Viking Bay and the town. It suits families with young children for a few hours.
Highlights
- Some of the best rock pooling in Broadstairs
- Seaside Award for 2026
- Promenade walk to Viking Bay
- Beach chalets for hire
- Water refill station and seasonal toilets
Good to know
- Dogs are not allowed from 10am to 6pm between 1 May and 30 September
- Check tide times for the best rock pooling
Getting there
Stone Bay, Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1DU
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Nearby
Image: Visit ThanetViking Bay
Viking Bay is the horseshoe-shaped sandy beach at the heart of Broadstairs, the seaside town Charles Dickens chose for his holidays. Spend the day building sandcastles, swimming in lifeguarded water or trying the surf school, with a boardwalk, café, beach shops and deckchair hire on hand. It is a classic family seaside day.
Image: Dickens House MuseumDickens House Museum
This seafront cottage in Broadstairs inspired the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield and now celebrates Dickens' long love of the town. Volunteers show visitors round letters and belongings of the author, including his writing box, alongside Phiz prints, Victorian costume and Dickens memorabilia. It is small and best combined with a walk along the bay.
Image: Lillyputt MinigolfLillyputt Mini Golf
Lillyputt is a heritage mini golf course on Victoria Parade in Broadstairs, based on Arnold Palmer's original designs and set among beautifully kept gardens, windmill included. After your round, the Tea Garden Cafe serves hot and cold food, ice cream and its toasted teacakes. It suits families and couples, there is no need to book, and a round plus tea fills an hour or two.