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Fresh sea air is balm for the soul. Being active outdoors or exploring something new can reap wonders for your mental and physical health. The coast can be enjoyed at any time of year and lots of activities are free or low cost, an increasingly important consideration these days.

Get active and outdoors

Enjoy feel-good fun on the Isle? With 19 miles of scenic coastline and 16 gorgeous beaches, it's perfect for seaside adventures. Stroll the King Charles III England Coast Path or pedal the Viking Coastal Trail, great for all ages and abilities. Craving splashy excitement? Try surfing or stand-up paddleboarding at Joss Bay or Viking Bay in Broadstairs, or windsurfing at Minnis Bay, Birchington. For even more action, dive into the awesome offerings from Active Ramsgate. However you like to be active, we've got you covered!

Viking Coastal Trail

Are you ready to feel amazing by the sea?

The Isle of Thanet coast is packed with wellness vibes throughout the year! Unwind in seaside saunas like Sea Scrub at Margate Main Sands or People Care Planet Care Community Sauna at Walpole Bay. Take a refreshing dip in the UK’s largest tidal pool, or soak up sea breezes with outdoor yoga or Pilates overlooking the waves. It’s like a spa day—nature’s way. Come breathe it all in!

Credit Sea Scrub Sauna

Enjoy fresh-air family fun

Spending quality time creating memories to cherish with the ones we love is so important for our wellbeing.

Breathe in the sea air and spark their curiosity with a Coastal Explorer adventure! For just £5, hire a fun-packed Explorer Pack and enjoy a half day (or more!) of beachside discovery. Make sundials, spot clouds, create sand art, and explore Thanet’s wild side in rockpools. Hunt down digital plaques to uncover tales of smugglers, Vikings and more. Dive into family fun and fascinating facts with Thanet Coast Project’s raft of activities, including their popular seashore safaris.

Coastal Explorer Pack

Go with the flow

Unlock your inner artist on Kent’s Creative Coast! Thanet’s breezy beaches and big skies are the perfect inspiration, just like they were for Dickens, van Gogh, and Turner. Whether it’s painting, pottery, or glass making, join a hands-on workshop and create your own masterpiece. With buzzing studios, bold galleries, and that magical coastal “flow,” Thanet is where imagination runs free and creativity comes to life around every corner.

Kent's Creative Coast

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Contact Us
Visitor Information Centre
The Droit House
Stone Pier
Margate
Kent CT9 1JD
Te: 01843 577577
Email: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk
www.visitthanetbusiness.co.uk
Official website of Visit Thanet, Thanet District Council.