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Nothing changes much.

by planxty - last update: Aug 18, 2005

A confession.

Broadstairs, Kent, England
I have to preface my Broadstairs pages by declaring an interest. I have been playing the 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.

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

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

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."
planxty's Broadstairs Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8
 
Restaurants
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

planxty's Broadstairs Travelogues
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Folk Week memories.August, 2005 8

Comments for planxty about Broadstairs
diosh Thu May 29, 2008 21:34 UTC
 The old place is definitely being chi-chi'd up! So many more coffee bars now.Funny, old shops disappearing.
bumpychick Wed Jun 20, 2007 19:54 UTC
 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!!??
nhcram Thu Mar 2, 2006 22:03 UTC
 Folk week is fantastic. I went one Sunday night and buzzed for days.
LYNDAHALL Wed Feb 1, 2006 20:44 UTC
 Hi there,great Broadstairs page,are you doing folk week this year?
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