York Gate, Broadstairs 

Broadstairs Town Council Website

To arrange access please call:

Thanet Council’s Foreshore services

01843 577274 (during normal office hours).

Damage to the archway of York Gate, Broadstairs

In April, the historical archway of York Gate was struck by a lorry causing structural damage and the closure of Harbour Street. Scaffolding has been erected to support the archway until repair work is carried out by Thanet District Council.

We estimate that it will take between six to eight weeks for the archway to be repaired and for Harbour Street to be reopened.

Unfortunately there is no suitable alternative vehicle access to the harbour area for use by the general public.

For business or special deliveries to Harbour Street homes and businesses, it may be possible to arrange access via the service ramp between Eastern Esplanade and the lower promenade.

To enquire if access can be arranged please contact Thanet Council’s Foreshore services on 01843 577274 (during normal office hours).

York Gate a brief history:

In 1538 the first pier and the York Gate were built in order to aid and protect the shipyard in Harbour Street. Built by George Culmer and originally called Flint Gate it was renamed after the grand old Duke of York and extensively rebuild in 1795 by Lord Henniker.