Key information
Sandy Beach
Toilets
Seasonal Lifeguards
Parking nearby
Cafes/ Restaurants
Designated for Bathing
Water quality: Good (2024)
Seaside Award 2025
Dog ban (1st May to 30th September from 10 AM to 6 PM)
Stone Bay, Broadstairs: Quiet Cove & Chalk Cliffs
Visit Stone Bay in Broadstairs, a secluded sandy cove backed by stunning chalk cliffs. Features include seasonal lifeguards, nearby amenities, beach huts and climbing cliffs hiking trails.
Escape the crowds and discover the charm of Stone Bay. This idyllic beach offers a peaceful escape from the bustling town centre. With its soft sands, stunning white chalk cliffs, and calm waters, it’s the perfect spot for relaxation and exploration. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, build sandcastles, or simply soak up the sun. Stone Bay is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Stone Bay is a lovely, serene spot that’s well-known for its rockpooling and is a favourite among families.
Stone Bay is an enjoyable place to swim and paddle because of its gently sloping dunes and quiet waves. Additionally, the beach is broad and roomy, offering lots of space for lounging by the ocean and tanning, particularly during low tide when more sand is visible.
Traditional beach huts border the shoreline, and during the summer they may be rented. Families spending the day by the sea will find these brightly coloured huts to be a handy base and an addition to the beach’s appeal. Stone Bay is a family-friendly beach with many facilities, such as restrooms, deckchair rentals, and summer lifeguard coverage. For families with little children, this makes it a secure and cosy place to spend a beach day.
Attractions
Stone Bay is located in the town of Broadstairs, which has close connections to renowned writer Charles Dickens, who spent many summers there. Although Dickens was a frequent visitor to Viking Bay, Stone Bay provides a more sedate experience, much as it could have done for him when he was here.
Viking Coastal Trail
The Viking Coastal Trail, a well-liked path for bicyclists and walkers that provides breathtaking views of the Kent coast, passes near Stone Bay. You may visit other neighbouring bays and take in expansive views of the sea by taking a leisurely stroll along the cliffs from the beach.
Awards
Stone Bay has achieved Seaside Award 2025 accreditation, indicating that it satisfies strict requirements for safety, cleanliness, and water quality. This makes it a great option for anyone looking for a day at a beach that is tidy and well-kept.
St Mary’s Bay
St Mary’s Bay also known as East Cliff, is situated between Stone Bay and the wildly renowned Viking Bay. This beach is sandy, and the low water line is surrounded by flat rocks. There are many rock ponds in these. This is a popular beach for rock pooling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stone Bay a sandy beach?
Yes
What are the tide times for Broadstairs?
Is Stone Bay safe to swim?
It was given a Good rating with 2/3 stars for water quality in 2024. Lifeguard services are available at certain times of the year.
Are Dogs allowed on Stone Bay?
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from the 1st of May to the 30th of September from 10 AM to 6 PM
Is Stone Bay a busy beach?
It is generally moderately busy compared to other beaches in the area. Sometimes it can be very Busy.
What are other beaches in Broadstairs?
Viking Bay, Botany Bay, Joss Bay, Kingsgate Bay, Dumpton Gap, Louisa Bay, Broadstairs Undercliff
How do I hire a beach hut?
Beach huts and chalets in Thanet are managed by a different organisation. Click here to find out more
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