Joss Bay, Broadstairs: Address, Phone Number, Joss Bay Reviews: 4.5/5
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4.5
291 reviews
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Sunshine Frankie
Singlewell, UK14 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
If you’re thinking of heading to the beach we highly recommend Joss Bay near Broadstairs.Went yesterday, took us an hour in the car from Gravesend. We got there at 9.30 which was perfect to get a good spot on the beach and parking. Beach was full by 10.30. Beach was very clean, active lifeguards,people kept their distance and signs reminding people to keep 2 metres apart. Clean toilets, shop on the seafront selling buckets, food, ice cream etc, you can go crabbing and parking in the field opposite is £5 all day. If you park on the road without paying you will get a ticket. Big Tesco’s, Sainsbury’s and Asda within 15 minute drive and a little coop within 6 minutes drive but harder to find.Also don’t set up your spot near the front of the sea beyond the slope or you will lose your stuff! Tide starts coming in around 1pm and lots of people had to move very quickly! The key is if you see seaweed on the ground don’t set up there!😆
Only thing I would say is the disabled access isn’t very good as it’s a long slope to get to the beach. I have taken wheelchair users before but it can be a struggle on the slope.
Only thing I would say is the disabled access isn’t very good as it’s a long slope to get to the beach. I have taken wheelchair users before but it can be a struggle on the slope.
Written August 8, 2020
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BenTeganLily
Faversham, UK230 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
My daughters and I had such a great day at Joss Bay beach.
The sand is lovely and the beach was clean for the most part.
There is great waves for surfers, but the water was a bit too rough for the kids to swim in unfortunately, but I’m sure that’s not all the time.
There’s a cafe and toilets on site as well as ample parking (£1 an hour, £5 for the day).
The sand is lovely and the beach was clean for the most part.
There is great waves for surfers, but the water was a bit too rough for the kids to swim in unfortunately, but I’m sure that’s not all the time.
There’s a cafe and toilets on site as well as ample parking (£1 an hour, £5 for the day).
Written September 19, 2020
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fly7471
London, UK105 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Small-ish beach this but on a busy day wasn't an issue.
Nice sandy beach, kept clean & tidy.
Eating & drinking is limited to the usual British seaside cuisine, so if you have any intention of eating healthy, bring your own!
I guess one day seaside resorts will wake up.
There is a reasonable amount of seaweed as others have mentioned but it's not an issue.
Toilets were pretty horrible, we probably hit it on a bad day but again - typical seaside facilities.
Don't pay for the council carpark next to the beach. There is a field which charges £5, just as close and perfect in all ways.
Don't pay for the council carpark near the beach.
The carpark literally opposite only charges £5 & is also right next to the beach.
You cannot miss it!
Nice sandy beach, kept clean & tidy.
Eating & drinking is limited to the usual British seaside cuisine, so if you have any intention of eating healthy, bring your own!
I guess one day seaside resorts will wake up.
There is a reasonable amount of seaweed as others have mentioned but it's not an issue.
Toilets were pretty horrible, we probably hit it on a bad day but again - typical seaside facilities.
Don't pay for the council carpark next to the beach. There is a field which charges £5, just as close and perfect in all ways.
Don't pay for the council carpark near the beach.
The carpark literally opposite only charges £5 & is also right next to the beach.
You cannot miss it!
Written August 9, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Aliyah :)
8 contributions
Aug 2020
Very pretty sandy beach with lots of cliffs surrounding. People are all very friendly, both staff and people on beach. £20 for stand up paddle boarding with an option to do surfing as well though this beach is very calm and flat so won’t get many waves.
If you don’t like seaweed this place isn’t for you, quite a lot of seaweed along the beach and as you walk in to the water. Great place just for a day out with the family but if it’s a long journey to get here it’s probably not worth it since the beach isn’t amazingly clean.
If you don’t like seaweed this place isn’t for you, quite a lot of seaweed along the beach and as you walk in to the water. Great place just for a day out with the family but if it’s a long journey to get here it’s probably not worth it since the beach isn’t amazingly clean.
Written August 2, 2020
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threecounties
berks54 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Lovely sandy beach with nearby car parking toilets and a beach cafe. Chairs & windbreaks are available for hire and there is a lifeguard station.
Ideal for families but... beware the seagulls! There are lots of them and if anyone opens a picnic the word gets out and they flock round . Lady next to us had a sandwich grabbed from her hand and another family were harassed & the dad had to stand up & keeps guard.
Ideal for families but... beware the seagulls! There are lots of them and if anyone opens a picnic the word gets out and they flock round . Lady next to us had a sandwich grabbed from her hand and another family were harassed & the dad had to stand up & keeps guard.
Written June 25, 2021
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK833 contributions
Jun 2021
We passed Joss Bay whilst walking a section of the Viking Coastal Trail between Margate and Broadstairs. The bay has a fine sandy beach with both a café and toilet facilities. There is a good sized (pay & display) car park nearby but we imagine that this gets very busy on a sunny day. There was an operating lifeguard station at the time of our visit (early afternoon on a weekday) and the beach had a good number of people enjoying the June sunshine. As if to enhance the seaside atmosphere, the picturesque North Foreland light house can be seen higher up the cliffs from the car park.
Written June 30, 2021
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Andrew S
Margate, UK8 contributions
Aug 2020
Great beach ruined by lots of tourists who don’t respect it. This is a lovely beach. However, the masses of North Kent and Londoners now visiting have resulted in lots of problems.
They seem unable to realise what the different flags are on the beach which results in them regularly swimming in the surfing zone by the surfers. Don’t respect any rules about no bbqs in the day time and have a tendency to leave all their litter and crap laying all over the place when they leave for local volunteers to clear up.
If you can’t respect this little corner of East Kent then please don’t come.
They seem unable to realise what the different flags are on the beach which results in them regularly swimming in the surfing zone by the surfers. Don’t respect any rules about no bbqs in the day time and have a tendency to leave all their litter and crap laying all over the place when they leave for local volunteers to clear up.
If you can’t respect this little corner of East Kent then please don’t come.
Written August 10, 2020
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amzee09
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
The beach is really nice, the only downfall were the surfers. We were constantly told to move away from them spoiling the kids fun. They should have their designated area to learn surfing. Overall it's a good sandy beach to visit. The beach has its own parking so don't park anywhere else. It's £5 something for the whole day!
Written August 23, 2021
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Fiona B
Eastbourne, UK17 contributions
Jan 2022
Walking with friends from Broadstairs to Margate, we stopped at Joss Bay. Our friend reminisced about childhood family holidays there in years gone by. We were not impressed that the public lavatories were closed. We live in Eastbourne and all our facilities are open, so this was a great disappointment to us, hence the one star.
Written January 17, 2022
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Peter R
Dartford, UK961 contributions
Feb 2020
While staying in Broadstairs in February we decided to walk from Broadstairs to Botany Bay and seeing that the tide was out we decided to walk right along the sandy beach taking in Joss Bay. Being February, the beach was empty except for a few walkers. The beach was clean with tall chalk cliffs. At one end there are lots of rock pools. I am sure it is very popular in the summer months.
Written February 25, 2020
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Tonybrentwood
Maldon, UK16 contributions
Love the look of Joss Bay, going to Margatethis weekend but cannot pay the extortionate parking charges, is there anywhere legal I can park within a reasonable distance that won’t upset the locals?
Thanks for reading,
Regards,
Tony.
ClintG1
London, UK22,259 contributions
Car park on site Ringo services.
We paid £5 for all day.
James C
1 contribution
Hi we are looking to do some kayak surfing at joss bay. Is the surf good and are there car parks close to the beach.
nigel-travelww
Luton, UK235 contributions
No idea about the Surf but yes, there is a car park.
Hen79
1 contribution
Hi!
Can anyone tell me is there is adequate disabled parking?
Kathleen C
Broadstairs, UK33 contributions
Limited parking here, a farmer has opened a field charge £5.00 a day, which is reasonable, but there is a very steep slope to the beach, think this is not or you.
Viking bay does have a lift to the beach, so would be better for you, parking can be a problem, unless you get there early.
macker-8
London, UK8 contributions
Hi, are there toilets please
Also is the parking pay and display?
buffalobaker
Sevenoaks, UK
Does the tide come right in so you can't sit on the beach at high tide ?
Steve P
6 contributions
At low tide you can walk to other bays along the beach. But at high tide there is still plenty of sand to sit on.
Megan B
Larkfield, UK21 contributions
Is swimming allowed here during evening time, day 8-9pm?
Sue W
Broadstairs64 contributions
It would be allowed but not a safe thing to do. There would be no lifeguard on duty. If it was getting dark, you might get disorientated and venture too far out to sea which could be very dangerous. Only do this if there are people around who would be able to help you.
Jo T
Croydon, UK1 contribution
Hi,
Are bbq's permitted at any time?
Thanks
Jo
anniey100
Cambridge, UK60 contributions
Hello,
Yes bbq's are allowed, they are permitted on the right side of the beach as you walk down the slope with good signage. They do request that you take the coals home with you and not bury them in the sand so disposable bbq's seems the most convenient.
Have a lovely day out
Annie
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Eleanor H
Dublin, Ireland12 contributions
Hello, is there a way of getting from the station to Joss Bay without a car? is there a bus available or are the options taxi or walking? Thanks!
Graham Hearsey
Broadstairs, UK306 contributions
You will need to get the bus from opposite the station or a taxi
Frequently Asked Questions about Joss Bay
- Hotels near Joss Bay:
- (1.20 mi) The Devonhurst
- (0.67 mi) Botany Bay Hotel
- (1.20 mi) The Bay Tree
- (1.51 mi) Copperfields Guest House
- (1.61 mi) Lazy Days B & B
- Restaurants near Joss Bay:
- (0.04 mi) Joss Bay Cafe
- (0.40 mi) Captain Digby
- (1.46 mi) Please Sir !
- (1.60 mi) Stark
- (1.42 mi) The Tartar Frigate Restaurant
- Attractions near Joss Bay:
- (0.11 mi) Joss Bay Surf School
- (0.35 mi) Kingsgate Bay
- (1.47 mi) St Peter's Village Tour
- (0.40 mi) The Captain Digby Bar
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