Isle of Thanet Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Walking sort of North from Ramsgate Harbour near the Granville Theatre. 

Pano obviously!!
Walking sort of North from Ramsgate Harbour near the Granville Theatre. 

Pano obviously!!
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.

Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.

By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.

After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.

1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
Dumpton Gap, just south of Broadstairs in North East Kent, England is a quiet and long flat sandy beach that attracts dog walkers and those looking to get away from the main beach.

Very picturesque and great for those who love to beachcombe where crabs and shells can be found amongst the seaweed.
Another one of the Broadstairs beaches in Kent, Viking Bay has a long stretch of sand and a long coastal walk leading to the other beaches.

Where to stay in Isle of Thanet

Margate, Kent, England, UK. 2020. Old town Margate and the main beach sands.

Margate Old Town

Unique features of Margate Old Town include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Margate Beach or The Droit House while you're exploring the area.

Margate Old Town
Fenced finial-ed table tombs in St Peter's churchyard in the village of St Peter's in the civil parish of Broadstairs and St Peter's in Kent, England. Software: RAW file lens-corrected, optimized and converted to JPEG with DxO OpticsPro 10 Elite, and likely further optimized and/or cropped and/or spun with Adobe Photoshop CS2.

Saint Peters

Saint Peters is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Sarah Thorne Theatre Club, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Saint Peters
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
481 Margate Road Broadstairs England
The price is AU$101 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$101
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Broadstairs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
Everthing was outstanding .. thank you 😊

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
The Botany Bay Hotel

The Botany Bay Hotel

3 out of 5
Marine Drive, Kingsgate Broadstairs England
The price is AU$166 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$166
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Broadstairs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent room , great views and very helpful attentive team . Well done.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

The Botany Bay Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel

3 out of 5
66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate England
Stay at this hotel in Ramsgate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
Friendly, polite hosts, and warm, clean room. My room had a good view of the harbour area, and was very spacious. Perfectly placed for the town, and extremely good value.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Royal Oak Hotel
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Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Fantastic stay. Room was very well designed with a super comfortable mattress and pillows, great shower, lovely toiletries and completely spotless! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Old Town House by Ezestays
6 Sydney Road

6 Sydney Road

2.5 out of 5
6 Sydney Road Ramsgate England
Stay at this golf cottage in Ramsgate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Granville Theatre and Ramsgate Tunnels are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Nice property.

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

6 Sydney Road
Eco Beach Front Apartment with Secure Parking

Eco Beach Front Apartment with Secure Parking

Ramsgate Kent
Stay at this beach condo in Ramsgate. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Ramsgate Tunnels and Ramsgate Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
We had a great time at the property. Very comfortable and stylish. Host communication was great too. The location is very convenient. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Eco Beach Front Apartment with Secure Parking
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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