Beaches & Coastal Areas

TANKERTON BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3654, 1.0458
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WEST BEACH, WHITSTABLE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3543, 1.0118
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HERNE BAY CENTRAL BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.372, 1.1186
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HERNE BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3743, 1.1396
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LEYSDOWN BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4001, 0.9218
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MINNIS BAY, BIRCHINGTON BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3802, 1.2837
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MINSTER LEAS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4331, 0.8042
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WEST BAY, WESTGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3831, 1.3323
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST MILDRED'S BAY, WESTGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3848, 1.3428
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SHEERNESS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4417, 0.7637
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WESTBROOK BAY, MARGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3861, 1.3632
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MARGATE THE BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3876, 1.3758
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MARGATE FULSAM ROCK BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3926, 1.3866
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WALPOLE BAY, MARGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3922, 1.3992
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SANDWICH BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.2825, 1.3797
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

RAMSGATE WESTERN UNDERCLIFFE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3265, 1.4063
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SHOEBURY EAST BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5313, 0.8029
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

An excellent beach that's ideal for young families, Shoebury East Beach slopes gently towards the water. Water quality is very good, and is fine for bathing. There is a large pay and display car park on site, and refreshments and ice creams are available nearby. A good clean beach that's a delight to visit.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SHOEBURYNESS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5229, 0.7742
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A sand and shingle beach, Shoeburyness Beach is situated just a mile or two outside the popular seaside town of Southend on Sea in Essex. there are plenty for the sporty types, including surfing, jetskiing and flying kites. Parking is nearby, and the beach has been awarded with a Blue Flag Beach award and Marine Conservation Society recommendation. Facilities include first aid, toilets and cafe.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

RAMSGATE SANDS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3322, 1.4249
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BOTANY BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3894, 1.4353
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Found just outside of Broadstairs in Kent, this wonderfully named beach is one of the most popular in Britain. Featuring iconic chalk cliffs, this beach is safe for all manner of watersports, including swimming, kayaking and surfing.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BROADSTAIRS, VIKING BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3577, 1.443
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BROADSTAIRS, STONE BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3654, 1.4453
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

JOSS BAY, BROADSTAIRS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3792, 1.4462
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SOUTHEND THORPE BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5288, 0.7536
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Located just along the coast from Southend on Sea, Thorpe Bay beach is also the location of Southend Marine Activities Centre, making it an ideal place to visit if you like watersports. Situated away from the crowds, the beach is backed by pretty coloured beach huts. Slightly stony sand, but not uncomfortable to relax on. Perfect for a stroll along the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

DEAL CASTLE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.2248, 1.4049
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.