Broadstairs is the picture-perfect slice of British seaside life. Its seven bays are sheltered by chalk cliffs, and the main sandy beach is a family favourite. It’s smaller and more intimate than Margate, with a genuine community feel.
Charles Dickens loved Broadstairs, writing much of David Copperfield here at Bleak House (now a museum). The annual Dickens Festival in June is a riot of top hats and bonnets, but it’s genuinely fun. Fun fact: Broadstairs’ annual Folk Week is one of the oldest in the country, filling the streets with spontaneous music.
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You cannot leave without trying a doughnut from Morelli’s, a legendary ice cream parlour that’s been serving sweet treats since 1907. It’s a cultural experience served with sprinkles.
