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Broadstairs Travel Guide: 79 reviews and 161 photos

Viking Bay, Broadstairs, UK. - Broadstairs

A confession.

I have to preface my Broadstairs pages by declaring an interest. I have been playing the wonderful Folk Week here for a number of years, and it is undoubtedly my favourite festival of the year. Through this, I have made some great friends and often visit even when it's off-season.

Broadstairs is the quintessential English seaside resort, and it is easy to imagine yourself being back in time fifty or more years. All the traditional English seaside pastimes are here, Punch and Judy, the Bandstand, fish and chips and a walk along the Prom.

When the weather is good (never a certainty in England), there are few places I'd rather be. Take for example the main photo on this page. It is difficult to believe that it was taken in October (1st October 2011 to be precise) when freakishly good weather brought thousands of people to the town.

In the spirit of VT, I shall try to keep the rose-tinted spectacles firmly in my pocket and be as objective as possible.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Very traditional English seaside town. Great Folk Week.
Cons:Can be a bit rough on weekend evenings.
In a nutshell:Go there, especially at Folk Week.

Last visit to Broadstairs: Aug 2009
Intro Updated Oct 3, 2011
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Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs, UK. - Broadstairs

A good live music spot. Nightlife (2)

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No longer there. Restaurants (11)

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An excellent Chinese takeaway Things to Do (11)

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vichatherly Jul 9, 2012 at 4:53 AM

Just had another trip to Morelli's ... still one of the best
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aussirose May 11, 2011 at 4:08 AM

Gee, I feel priveleged to know the 1st act on the notice board at that Broadstairs pub Fergy! :o) Looks like a fun week mate! ... oh and I like the sound of Kidneys braised in sherry too :o) Hugs, Ann.
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planxty May 11, 2011 at 3:40 AM

Thanks for your kind coments, Cathy. There is a big dickens connection, Bleak House is in the town amongst other things. fergy.
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CatherineReichardt May 11, 2011 at 3:34 AM

Wonderful 'virtual tour' Fergy - you write beautifully (and a delight to hear that Punch and Judy is still going strong!) Do I have a dim recollection that Dickens had some sort of association with Broadstairs? Regards Cathy
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ronparker Sep 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM

I have aphoto of Uncle Mack on stage with me in 1931.Would any one like a copy?
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diosh May 29, 2008 at 2:34 PM

The old place is definitely being chi-chi'd up! So many more coffee bars now.Funny, old shops disappearing.
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bumpychick Jun 20, 2007 at 12:54 PM

Your page is great advert for Broadstairs! I live in Margate, and spend a lot of time in Broadstairs, although have never been to Folk week as I'm always on holiday somewhere. One VT tip says Broadstairs closes after 8pm!!??
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nhcram Mar 2, 2006 at 2:03 PM

Folk week is fantastic. I went one Sunday night and buzzed for days.
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LYNDAHALL Feb 1, 2006 at 12:44 PM

Hi there,great Broadstairs page,are you doing folk week this year?