1. South East and London
  2. Kent
  3. Broadstairs

About Joss Bay

Joss Bay offers a sandy beach with chalk cliffs (be wary of restricted access here) with safe shallow swimming and lifeguard cover July through September. It's very popular with surfers and has a well established surf school and hire facility beachside.

Good immediate vicinity amenities with accessible toilets, shops, cafes and the like. There are also coastal walks and cycle rides nearby so you've got plenty of ways to keeps everyone happy and comfortable on your trip, you're not too isolated.

Kiddies Corner with bouncy castle and trampolines available seasonally, independently managed but well worth a little splurge out of the pocket money!

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Opening Times

Year round access. Summer lifeguard patrols. Dogs banned from 1st May to 31st September from 10am to 6pm.

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Pricing & Tickets

No admission fees. Parking fees may apply.

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Contact Details

Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 3PG
England

Tel: 01843 577577

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