Filming on our beaches

Thanet has 26 miles of coastline and 15 sandy bays and beaches, which nestle around the coast from Minnis Bay in the north to Pegwell Bay in the south.

Bucket and Spade Beaches - Ramsgate Main Sands**, Viking Bay*, in Broadstairs and Margate Main Sands* are busy and bustling beaches with all the popular sights and sounds of the seaside. From donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, kiddie play areas, seafood stalls, palm trees, tidal paddling pools, deck chair and sun lounger hire - all within walking distance from retro ice cream parlours, arcades and cafes in town.

Surfers Paradise - Joss Bay** and Botany Bay** in Broadstairs are where local surfers take to the waves and Minnis Bay**, Birchington is ideal for wind and kite surfing. These beaches all have slope access perfect for water sports as well as lifeguards on duty in the summer months.

Smugglers Bays - The quiet coves of Kingsgate, Westgate Bay**, Westbrook Bay*, Botany Bay**, St Mildreds** and Stone Bay* are a great place to bask in the sun hidden away by the chalk cliffs or secluded grassy areas and Joss Bay** is home to the North Foreland Light House a welcoming sight to seafarers. Some of the bays have beach chalets for hire, cafes and rock pools to paddle in too.

Not the usual Beach - Thanet has many beaches of international importance, some of which are home to the rare turnstones, seals, chalk reef and interesting rock pools. Pegwell Bay in particular is a nationally renown nature reserve and is used locally by bait diggers who have visited the Bay since Victorian times to search the mud and sand flats for shellfish.

Make a film location enquiry

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

*Holder of a Quality Coast Award

** Holder of a European Blue Flag
*** Holder of national Quality Coast Award and European Blue Flag

How do I make a film location enquiry?

E-mail: press.office@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577169