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Broadstairs, Kent

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A seaside town on the Isle of Thanet, in northeastern Kent, Broadstairs was settled as early as the Roman occupation. The village was initially a fishing port, but later became prosperous a centre of shipbuilding. The 16th century York Gate was part of defences erected to protect the shipyards at Broadstairs. The town has strong connections with author Charles Dickens, who was a regular visitor, and there is an annual Dickens festival. You can still see the wishing well on Harbour Street that was used by 18th century smugglers to hide their illegal goods from customs officers. Rising above the harbour is the bulk of Bleak House, renamed because its owner believed it to be the one used by Dickens in his tale of the same name.
Broadstairs, Kent, England

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Attraction Type: Town
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OS TR 3813 6896
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Nearest Towns and Villages Sandwich - 7.7 miles away Deal - 10.6 miles away Fordwich - 13.7 miles away Barfreston - 14.5 miles away Canterbury - 16.2 miles away Whitstable - 17 miles away Dover - 17.1 miles away Chilham - 21.6 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Flintback Cottage - 1.2 miles from Broadstairs Broadstairs, Kent Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £380

Coastguards Cottage - 2.3 miles from Broadstairs Ramsgate, Kent Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £250

Shrimp Cottage - 9.7 miles from Broadstairs Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £300

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Copperfields Vegetarian Guest House - 1.1 miles from Broadstairs Broadstairs, Kent Stay from: £55.00

Lonsdale Court Hotel - 1.5 miles from Broadstairs Margate, Kent Stay from: £27.50

Walpole Bay Hotel & Museum - 1.6 miles from Broadstairs Margate, Kent Stay from: £100.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

West View House - 0.5 miles from Broadstairs Broadstairs, Kent From: £45.00

Copperfields Vegetarian Guest House - 1.1 miles from Broadstairs Broadstairs, Kent From: £40.00

South Lodge - 1.2 miles from Broadstairs Broadstairs, Kent From: £50.00

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Broadstairs
Visitor Information Centre
Dickens House Museum
2 Victoria Parade
Broadstairs
Kent
England
CT10 1QL
Tel: 08702 646 111
Fax: 01843 861 232
Email: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk
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