Broadstairs, KentThe ChapelBotany BaySt Augustine's Abbey ChurchMargate CavesSandwich & Pegwell Bay NNRRichborough Fort
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Broadstairs

Broadstairs is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom of about 23,283 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 13 parks and 19 churches. The must-see places are The Chapel, North Foreland and Botany Bay.

51.3591° N, 1.4394° EPop. 23,283

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see247
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

The Chapel

Church · 1 km

Must-see

North Foreland

Viewpoint · 3 km

Must-see

Botany Bay

Beach · 4 km

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One day from Broadstairs

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Broadstairs
  2. Botany Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Margate Cavescave · 1 hrs
  4. St Augustine's Abbey Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Richborough Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sandown Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Broadstairs
Today’s loopBroadstairsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Broadstairs?

The Chapel (church, about 1 km), North Foreland (viewpoint, about 3 km), Botany Bay (beach, about 4 km), St Augustine's Abbey Church (church, about 5 km), Prince Edward's Promenade (park, about 6 km), Margate Caves (cave, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Broadstairs?

74 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 19 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Broadstairs?

Richborough Fort, about 13 km by road; Sandown Castle (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Broadstairs?

Prince Edward's Promenade, about 6 km by road; Grove Ferry Picnic Area (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Broadstairs?

Start in Broadstairs, visit Botany Bay, then Margate Caves, then St Augustine's Abbey Church, then Richborough Fort, then Sandown Castle, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.