Top Things to do in Isle of Thanet
Top 10 Free Things to do in Isle of Thanet, England
Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Thanet, United Kingdom including Church of St Peter-in-Thanet, Lovelys Gallery, The Little Art Gallery, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve, Minnis Bay, Joss Bay, Viking Bay, Westbrook Bay, Kingsgate Bay, West Bay Beach Westgate-on-Sea.
Restaurants in Isle of Thanet
1. Church of St Peter-in-Thanet
2. Lovelys Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Lovelys has been providing a unique service to artists and art lovers since 1891. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality bespoke framing service and showcase paintings, prints and limited editions from local and nationally acclaimed artists providing inspirational art to enhance your home. Why not visit our extensive gallery on line. In most cases further works are available so let us know if you would like to see more paintings or prints by a particular artist. We have access to over 50,000 prints worldwide!In 2011 we celebrated 120 years since Lovelys was first established in 1891 which is still run by the family four generations later.In May 2011 Lovelys launched a new contemporary exhibition gallery - "Edge", upstairs in our gallery in Northdown Road, Cliftonville. This creates a new 'edge' to Lovelys, working alongside our continuing commitment to showcasing traditional and contemporary art.Edge will offer a continually changing collection of diverse artwork from Thanet and East Kent based professional artists who are on the periphery of national and international recognition. Edge will also focus attention on the exhibitors creative intentions, encouraging a thought provoking experience.
Reviewed By DamienCooke - Margate, United Kingdom
This delightful shop has been situated in Cliftonville for many years and is still family owner by Caroline who is extremely knowledgable and helpful. Great place to buy a gift or have a look at some serious art also has all the art supplies and prints you would need . Highly recommended
3. The Little Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
The Little art Gallery is exactly that, little, but we pack a lot in a small space. Come and see over 300 original paintings, prints and handmade crafts by local artists. We pride ourselves on being affordable, so you may be surprised just how little an original piece of art work will cost here. We can be commissioned to paint anything from your pet to your favourite scene. We hold various art lessons in Broadtairs and art weekends at the Yarrow hotel Broadstairs and The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye East Sussex, we also have a trip to Italy planned where you can learn to paint in beautiful surroundings Please see our website for more details Come and see us when you visit beautiful Broadstairs. We are open every day throughout the summer and always weekends all through the year.
Reviewed By tracyhT5051QW
We had watched a programme called "Home is were the art is" and decided that we would look around galleries rather than buying a print from a shop. We were staying near Broadstairs and noted that there were a number in Broadstairs to look around so headed for the town. We soon came across this tiny gallery. I was keen to go in as the paintings on display looked like the type of art we liked. We went inside but decided that there wasn't anything that we thought would fit into the new colour scheme of our lounge. Vicki over heard us chat and said that she was capable of painting anything in any colour! Well between Vicki and us we came up with the idea and after showing her a rug we had considered buying, she became very excited and could see exactly what she wanted to paint. We chatted about her ideas, paid a deposit and left. Scary moment, we were only taking this risk after watching the tv programme and feeling brave. Well I'm so glad we trusted her. When my husband hung the paintings I cried with happy emotion. The paintings had captured all the colours we wanted plus every happy memory of our time on a beach. Please go and see for yourself, don't take my word for it and I assure you, you will be very glad you did. I just wanted to add this, I've been told that Vicki has been contacted by Home is where the art is, if chosen she will be perfect I'm sure.
4. Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By vhawkes - Rochester, United Kingdom
Lovely place to go for a walk in the summer, easy to park for a small fee, good paths with views out to sea, lots of birds out there too. Got to see and walk past the ponies grazing today.
5. Minnis Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By FrankMiall - Chatham, United Kingdom
Looking for quiet beach walk, wonderful views, sandy beach, wide walk paths open space, green meadow, room for dogs to run, shells for carpet to walk on and lastly relaxing deep sea air to breath in. I think I've painted the pictures. Don't tell everyone.. We will be back..
6. Joss Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Taz3619 - Hawkinge, United Kingdom
Loved this beach had a fab day out car park is great £5.00 all day in farmers field opposite beach there is a shop toilets and rock pooling when tide is out. Still space on beach when tide is in but get there early as gets busy real quick on hot days definitely going again and will reccomend to anyone.
7. Viking Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 877 reviews
Reviewed By SueW80
This beach is wonderful all year round but during the summer season it is especially interesting. There are activities for younger children, for example, bouncy castles, swingboats, a vintage roundabout and Punch and Judy Show. There is also a watersports school offering surfing, stand-up paddling and kayaking for older children and adults. There are lots of cafes on the beach and around the promenade. It is a really traditional English seaside resort - quaint, charming and very photogenic!
8. Westbrook Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By MikeJD2015 - Rochester, United Kingdom
We've been coming to Margate since I was a child and this is the first time I have stepped into Westbrook beach, it's a lovely stretch of golden sand, much quieter than its busy neigbour and better for it, ideal for a winter walk, blue skies and all.
9. Kingsgate Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Jeannie2207 - Windsor, United Kingdom
Lovely beach with lots of sand and tucked away from the hoards. Beautiful spot on a midweek sunny September day. Very picturesque. Definitely worth visiting.
10. West Bay Beach Westgate-on-Sea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By williamjX188WR
This bay gets the sun all day, the sand is washed by the sea each day and it has the best sunsets of all the bays in Thanet.
