Margate Main Sands - Margate

Aisha M.

Lovely sandy beach. The tide pool is super useful during low tide ( but be careful is super slippery to get in and out). Also beware of the mob of seagulls ...they will swoop and steal your food 🫣

J L.

This beach by the seaside is next to the harbour. We didn't go down to the sand, but there didn't seem to be too much rubbish on it.

When it's low tide you can see the Antony Gormley Another Time Statue. There are restaurants, shops and amusement arcades around.

The weather was overcast and windy when we visited, but it must be nice to enjoy fish and chips in better weather.

There's different parking options around. Street parking is generally more expensive than some of the big parking garages. It's a bit of a walk from the train station to this point, but not too far.

martin A.

Lovely beach but town questionable lot of homeless drunks in open park , hopefully one off

Anastasia B.

Good beach for a bit of sunbathing. Plenty of space to sit, but beware of the seagulls, they are vicious here. They will try and grab your food out of your hands.

Sheraleelynda H.

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.

Irina S.

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! 🙂

Spike M.

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.

Susan S.

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.