Filming locations in Broadstairs
The distinctive and historical streets of
Broadstairs and St Peter’s are full of charm and character, making
it a diverse filming location.
Beside the Seaside - The cliff
top promenade overlooks the popular beach at Viking Bay, follow the
pretty road or take the Edwardian lift down to enjoy donkey rides,
a children’s play area, beach huts and a Punch and Judy show. The
bay is also home to a troop of local fishing boats, a seafood cafe
and harbour.
History - The town inspired
Charles Dickens to write much of David Copperfield in his holiday
home Bleak House, which overlooks the town. Every year the Dickens
Festival is held in June and St. Peter's run their intereactive
village tour over the summer, both provide the startling
opportunity to see costumed characters walking the streets. Popular
with Smugglers and wealthy Victorians alike, the town continues to
be a favorite holiday resort.
Unusual Buildings – From the
prominent Bleak House, Crampton Tower and Beehive shaped buildings,
the black and white Dickens House, quirky town houses with
balconies, pretty Victorian streets to the quaint fisherman
cottages, unique and unusual shops - you’ll never without a perfect
backdrop for filming.
Art and Culture – Its literary
and cultural connections go back many years but today art, poetry
and dance are on offer all around the town. Viking Bay is a popular
location for local artists and the town’s galleries provide an
array of seascapes and landmarks for sale.
Café Society - The smallest of
the towns in Thanet, Broadstairs is often referred to as a 'mini
Brighton' with its trendy cafes and pub scene overlooking Viking
Bay. Every August the town is transformed during the annual Folk
Week celebrations, a Mecca for international Folk musicians, when
the streets become free of cars and a party atmosphere fills the
air for this popular event.
For permission to film on Thanet District Council land, simply
download our Filming Application Form
and return it to us completed by post or fax, together with a copy
of your public liability insurance for £5 million.
If you need any help or more information please Contact us
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