Viking Bay beach, Broadstairs

Family

Landscape

This magnificent horseshoe-shaped bay is the main attraction in Broadstairs. This was the holiday destination of choice for Charles Dickens, who even wrote an affectionate piece on the town, 'Our English Watering Place'. The long sandy bay, cliff-top promenade and boardwalk make this bay a timeless thing of beauty.

The Surf School is open from March to October, offering a range of water sports.

Seaside Award 2025
Designated for bathing
2026 Seasonal Lifeguards: 23 May – 6 September (7 days a week service)
Toilets
Beach Shower
Surf School (March - October) offering a range of water sports
Bay Information
Deckchair Hire
Beach shops
Boardwalk
Beach Hut hire (03333 660 661)
Beach Within Reach (a mobility access scheme, operated by Your Leisure) provides free-to-loan all-terrain wheelchairs for people with mobility impairments to enjoy beaches in Thanet. These wheelchairs are available at various locations, including Minnis Bay, Westbrook Bay, West Bay and Viking Bay. Click here to book a wheelchair online or call 03333 660661 if you have further queries.
Parking: If you can, please travel on foot, by bike, or by public transport. If you do use one of our public car parks, you will be advised to make payment over the phone/internet using RingGo. Car park locations can be found here.
Dog Ban in place (no Dogs allowed at any time from 1st May until 30th September)
Cliff Lift (Seasonal)
BBQs allowed only after 6pm. Please take rubbish & coals, etc away, and ensure they are fully extinguished

Be Beach Safe. This means checking the weather and the tides, keeping an eye on your family, and not using inflatables. In an emergency, call 999 for the Coastguard.

Please remember, if you are visiting our beaches and bays, 'Respect, Protect and Enjoy' and leave only your footprints.

To find out about accessibility at this beach, please click here