Kingsgate Bay was originally called St. Bartholomew's Gate until King Charles II landed here in 1683 with his brother, the Duke of York, and ordered the renaming. Kingsgate Castle, built in 1763, stands majestically above the beach.

Kingsgate Bay is home to some of the most beautiful sea caves in Thanet and is approximately 150 meters wide. The sandy bay offers peace and seclusion and is accessible via a steep staircase. At high tide, the sand is exposed, but the beach is cut off from the sea at both ends.

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Włóczykij- Snufkin

December 12, 2019

Nice place to spend a day on the beach

Natalie

December 12, 2022

Named after King Charles II accidentally landed in this cove, this bay has a lovely quiet sandy beach, a natural cliff arch and lots of caves to explore. Please do take care if walking along the beach as both ends of it get cut off at high tide. Keep an eye on any incoming tides.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Broadstairs And St Peters, Thanet, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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