Description
Botany Bay is an iconic beach in Broadstairs is described as unspoilt, with iconic white chalk stacks and cliffs surrounding it. The bay gets its name from the time smugglers were deported to Botany Bay in Australia. This secluded bay has interesting rock formations. It is great for fossil hunting and exploring rock pools when the tide is out. The beach is very popular in peak season.
Parking
Very limited, and can get very busy in peak season. This is a residential area, please park with care. Thanket District Council advises: park at Palm Bay Avenue, where there are over 200 free parking spaces, (CT9 3PP) for Palm Bay beach and a short cliff top walk to Botany Bay. No parking is available in the adjacent roads in Kingsgate Avenue and Fitzroy Avenue, where 24-hour patrols are in force.
Acessibility
There are 15 steps down to the beach. There is no lift and no ramp. For more accessibility advice, see the link here.
Dogs
1st May to 30th September
Dogs are not permitted between 10am-6pm.
Beach Awards
Combined Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2025.
Beach Lifeguards
2025 Seasonal Lifeguards: Daily Saturday 24th May – Sunday 7th September 10am-6pm
Facilities
Seasonal Toilets • Seasonal Cafe • First Aid Point
Picture Credit: © Thanet District Council.
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