My First Visit To BROADSTAIRS - My MIND Was BLOWN!
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- Опубликовано: 11 май 2024
- This place completely shocked me! Broadstairs is a real hidden gem situated on the Kent coast between Margate and Ramsgate. As the sun has decided to finally emerge, this is the place to go this Summer! In this 4K walking tour I’ll be taking you along the seafront, taking in the views and showing you all the things to see and do in this picturesque seaside town on the Isle of Thanet. It was my first visit and I’ll definitely be returning.
Walk with me as I explore three of the seven (!) beautiful sandy beaches that Broadstairs has to offer, walk along the clifftops, check out the quirky independent shops and art galleries on the charming Victorian streets and alleyways, get a beer at one of the many pubs near the harbour, try out the fish and chips and of course, as usual, get a coffee! This town was Charles Dickens’ favourite holiday destination and I visit the famous ‘Bleak House’ towering over Viking Bay, where he stayed in the 1800s and wrote ‘David Copperfield’ - there’s also the Dickens House museum to check out which contains a wealth of memorabilia. There really is something to do for all of the family.
Perfect for a day trip from London or a proper holiday, come and see why this spectacular town is one of the best places to visit in Kent!
If you don’t know me already, I’m Jack and I’m exploring the UK, making travel vlogs as I go. I’d be so grateful for your support, so please do like the video, leave a comment and subscribe to the channel!
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you stood right next to harringtons hardware store, which the 2 ronnies fork handles sketch was based on :).Ronnie Corbett lived here.
Oh wow I had literally no idea, that’s so cool, thanks! 😁
@@jackryanmiller Ronnie Corbett lived next door to the Charles Dickens Pub.
Four candles, I can't talk mention candles without that sketch popping up 😂😂😂
@@afright23And Ronnie Barker was my neighbour many years ago living in Pinner, London😉
And Little Ron, is a Crystal palace fan💪🙏😇
Broadstairs is the nicest place to visit in Kent. It's like going back in time to a gentler England. Sitting in The Albion enjoying a drink looking at the sea. Great fish and chips. The Chapel bar where you can choose from dozens of local ciders surrounded by second hand books, which you can read and even buy. It has quite a few festivals throughout the year. It has a strong Italian influence with all it's ice cream parlours.
Love it. When I go back I’ll make sure to go to the Chapel Bar, it sounds fantastic
Definitely recommend the Seafarer for fish'n'chips and a mug of tea! And when in Ramsgate, Shakey Shakey offers vegan and GF options, too! 🏖
I used to go there as a child in the 1950s with my mother, she was a great Dickins fan and liked the connection.
That’s amazing. I bet it hasn’t even changed too much since the 50s
It's a very literary patch; John Buchan's 'The Thirty Nine Steps', etc.
I went to Charles Dickens secondary school in Broadstairs many years ago in 1970, have been in NZ for fifty years now , i still miss Thanet and Broadstairs thanks !
Wow that is amazing, I hope those videos brought back some good memories although I’m sure it must have changed since the 70s
You wouldn't like what you saw as it's changed a lot, Broadstairs is much the same but rooks butchers are no more.
Cliftonville is just around the corner and it's an absolute sh.ithole.
Ha ha I had always heard Cliftonville was the trendy area 🤣
Jack 18 years ago I moved out of London to the Isle of Wight. Why I never went to Broadstairs I don't know. Broadstairs is Heaven on Earth. MORELLI'S ice cream is to die for. I used to stay along the Western Esplanade a number of years ago, nowdays all the Hotels that used to be along the Western Esplanade are now flats. Thank you for showing us Jack 👍👍😁😎
Ah thanks so much Lee. I was actually surprised just how good Broadstairs was. I can really see why you appreciate it so much!
I agree about Morelli’s ice cream.
You speak my kinda language, I’m going!
Greetings from Greece, always nice to see a walk around a beautiful part of England!! Why is it so quiet on such a lovely day!!
Hey thank you so much! I think I just got lucky 😁
It's a lovely place. Or should I say, was!
Born and bred and live here in Margate, 43 years. Sadly over the last 5 years it has become a horrible place to live! Once a beautiful and peaceful location with lots of countryside and trees, now ridden with horrible new houses, poorly designed roads and awful traffic, so over populated, it's a headache living here now. I wish people would stop building more houses here and taking away our land and peace. If you are thinking of moving down here, avoid!
Thanks for your comment, I can see why you feel that way, that is frustrating
@@jackryanmiller it really is. 😞
I loved Margate in the 50s, our parents could leave us safely on our own until we met up at the designated post on the front. We also visited Cliftonville, Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Everywhere has changed so much, but I am impressed how clean Margate appears today. The fish and chips look good and I wish I had visited before moving away from the east coast. I enjoyed this well presented video, thanks.❤
@@jennywren8937 thanks so much I’m glad it brought back some memories !
Recommend Morelli's Gelato.
Wow I can’t believe I missed it entirely! Will go there next time, cheers
I lived in Thanet for 20 years. Last 4 years I lived in broadstairs. It’s by far the best out of all the Thanet resorts. My Nan and grandad always holidayed here (Londoners) and my dad was based at RAF Manston for years so have been visiting the area since I was 6 months old. Glad you loved it. ❤
Wow that is amazing, I’ve been going to Margate for years so can’t believe I’ve been missing out for this long!
Fantastic, keep up the good work mate!
Thanks so much 🤗
Glad you loved visiting our beautiful town we are truly blessed to live on such a beautiful coastline, you’re welcome to come again! ☀️🏝️💗
Thanks so much and I loved it so much I’m planning the next trip in a few weeks 😁
Anyone else miss 'The Mad Chef' restaurant, I had many great nights in there, some of which I remember.
Showing your age there mate, that was years ago and then Steve Bridle turned into his holiday home.
You get a big like from me as you walked past my holiday home!
Thank you, that’s great!
Can't wait to go soon!
Yes you must! You MUST!
Just found your channel love the video never been to Broadstaris will now go thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👏👏🙏
That’s great thanks very much! 😄😄😄
Thanks for the show round. I must get down to the sea again.
Thanks for watching John
I went there for the first time last year..... I loved it too! 🙂
I gotta say it’s definitely one of the best places I’ve been to recently (although the summer weather probably contributed to me thinking that 🤪)
Just this morning I struck up a conversation with a Polish artist who I encountered on my early morning walk along the sand from Broadstairs to Ramsgate. Not the kind of experience available to most people in this mad mad world. Thanks for your post, you captured the beauty of our little gem, and there is plenty more to love about Broadie.
Thank you very much for your kind comment, I really appreciate it
Great video Jack, I live here and never tire of my wonderful surroundings xXx
Thank you so much! I am very envious that you live there
Love your video of our home town, we are very lucky to live here, come back in August for Broadstairs Folk Week 😀
Thanks Teresa! I actually read about Folk week and it looks incredible
I used to go to “Joss Bay” years ago, but years since I was at Broadstairs. Love the aerial view of the landscape. Fish and chips looked massive. It’s unusual that you get defeated by that Jack. I love the video definitely would be one of the places to retire with all the historical facts around you. thanks Jack. It looks beautiful there XX
Thanks for your comment Donna. You know me I’d usually eat x3 of those fish and chips ha ha ha 😝
What a lovely vid, lovely area and in my mind still has that last bit of England left in it. Brilliant 👍
Ah thanks very much Roy, it’s definitely my favourite place I’ve been to this year
Lovely video :) I sojourned two times in Broadstairs. I particularly like the holiday home of Charles Dickens.
Thanks 🙏😄
Thank you for this great insight. I have never been to Broadstairs, but will make a point of visiting sometime.
That’s great to hear! Thanks Derek 😄
First time I watched your video and I just wanted to say 'well done' 👋👋👍
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that
Thank you. Nice drone shots.
Hey thanks very much!
I had stayed 6 months at a time in summer at different parts of UK for the past 5 years and finally have 2 places on my short list that is Broad stairs and Hythe. My husband had the first choice and he chose Hythe. I like the Siam Thai restaurant in Broad stairs and given a choice would live there.
That’s so great, love it. I look forward to visiting Hythe later this year too
Looks brilliant for a good long cycle ride
It definitely would be!
As a real cider enthusiast, for the last three years I've holidayed in Ramsgate, and Broadstairs is only 15 minutes on the bus. Four pubs sell cider: The Royston, Mind the Gap, The Magnet, and The Chapel. The New China Inn briefly shown (10:24), is fantastic value, Chow Mein and a drink around £8-£10. I don't stay in Broadstairs because hotels are probably dearer and it lacks a Wetherspoon where I usually have breakfast.
Thanks very much for this, I am a massive fan of draught cider so that’s helpful to know!!
I live in Ramsgate but always walk with my dog into Broadstairs. You're right, no dogs on Viking Bay , but that's only between the 1st May and 30th September. You can still go on Louisa Bay between these dates with a dog but it has to be on a lead, but from Dumpton Gap leading round to Louisa Bay, the dog can be off lead all year round. Just in case you weren't sure 😊
Oooh I wasn’t aware of that, thank you for sharing. When I come back I want a proper look at Dumpton Gap as I drove past it looks very peaceful.
Lovely..............
It is very lovely 😄
Been going there for 40 years. Wonderful memories beautiful place😊
That’s great and thanks very much for watching Daniel
We visit every year,it a beautiful place,❤
It really is 😄
Hello! Local here. Great vid 👍
Yessss love hearing from the locals 😁😁thanks so much
I love Broady. So glad you liked it!
Definitely one of my new favourite places! 😄
@@jackryanmiller I used to live there, had a wild time!
In Nantwich now, if ever you're filming in the North, I'll take you around.
All the best with your travels mate. 😊
My home town ❤
I am envious!
I only just discovered broadstairs and I love it grt walks restaurants etc I'm back there 1st week in September cant wait 😎👍
Nice one Jeffrey sounds like you enjoyed it as much as I did, have a great time when you go back 😁
@@jackryanmiller if you ever return to broadstairs try the bed n breakfasts at the devonhurst its above stony bay only 3 minutes walk from viking bay a fantastic family run hotel with fresh homemade breakfasts to die for look up the reviews you wont see one bad one ENJOY
Hey Jack, just discovered you, loved your Broadstairs clip, maybe part 2 next time? I’m thinking of moving to the coast from London, so rally useful! Thanks again. I’ve liked & subscribed!👏🏼
Hey thank you so much (especially for subscribing!) After visiting all these amazing places I definitely want to move to the coast too! 😄
Looks lovely
It really is
Nice vlog good luck with the channel . ❤
Thanks Jimmy that means a lot 😃
Try it during folk week or the blues bash. Tis a great place.
Western esplanade will be choca in the summer as will all parking places
Oh yes I can really imagine! I have heard from a few people about Folk week now
Looks gorgeous
It really is fantastic, I wanna go back now!!
Broadstairs is full of swingers. Don't ask me how I know that but let's just say I made my excuses and went back to Margate.
Ha ha brilliant, would have never guessed it 🤪
Wonderful video! You should go between 9-16 August, for the Folk Week. Amazing experience. 🙂
Thanks very much, I’ve heard loads about Folk week !
My favourite place in the world. Come here every August for folk week. Partly for the music, much more for the atmosphere, pubs, shops, beach etc. It’s a lot different to your video though, the whole town is PACKED!. Worth a visit then to compare
Thanks very much, a few people have said about Folk week, it does sound amazing but as you say a bit different to a quiet morning in May 😁
I've just come back from there ❤ lovely beach and harbour beautiful
I hope you had a great time 😁
Love the area
It’s amazing isn’t it
Hello Jack,
Thanks so much for being in Broadstairs so soon after your call to name destinations. You have made me very happy. The place is just as marvellous as I remember it. I was especially pleased that you had your cappuccino in "The old curiosity shop". I love that shop. A little tip, if you're there again, go to the toilet. It's worth it :-) .
I would even suggest you make an appointment. Sometime between 09 and 16 August. That's when Folk Week is on in Broadstairs this year. Really highly recommended.
I really hope we can make it to Broadstairs again this year, with a bit of luck in October or November. And who knows, maybe we'll see you at Dumpton Gap and your dog and our Bernese Mountain Dog will have fun at the beach, while we enjoy a hot tea or coffee together.
Thanks again for the great video and best wishes from Germany
Grimm
PS. Are you filming with the DJI Osmo Pocket 2 or 3?
Thanks very much for your comment! I was planning to go anyway but we had some amazing weather last week and I had to get out there! It really was fantastic so thanks for the recommendation. I hope you make it back to Broadstairs soon.
I actually did use the toilet in the coffee shop ha ha, it was like an old cupboard.
I am using a DJI pocket 2 but after seeing reviews I think I need to invest in the newer one as it looks fantastic 😁
@@jackryanmiller Hello Jack,
I can really only recommend the Pocket 3. The larger monitor alone is a game changer. The only drawback is that the old Dji Mic can no longer be used, so you have to buy the Creator Combo again.
See you soon
Grimm
I've lived in Thanet for well over 50 years and Broadstairs has always been my favourite town. Ramsgate used to be lovely but everything touristy has gradually disappeared from it. It's definitely getting better all over Thanet in recent years but Broadstairs is still my favourite - there's so much of it to explore. I've said before that if we didn't live here we'd come to Broadstairs often for days out in our camper. You made it look even nicer!
Edit: You need to visit Sandwich!
Thanks very much for your comment. It’s weird I’ve been going to Margate for years but have been missing out on Broadstairs and Ramsgate!
Sandwich and Pegwell are both on my list for this year 😄
Jack I forgot to say Dickens Week and Folk Week in Broadstairs is a must. I feel a trip coming soon. If I could holiday anywhere in the world. Broadstairs is my No.1 choice 👍👍😁😎
Oh yes I actually read up about Dickens week when I was doing a bit of research! Looks incredible! I think you’re due a holiday back there 🤪
Don't forget the blues bash in February and the food Fest in October
Looks lovely, never been there, time to head down there on my motorbike
Yes! Would definitely recommend it. Thanks for watching
Did you know Dumpton Gap was used to be called Dodemayton, I think from the Dutch Dodeman (dudeman). A much nicer moniker. I vote we campaign to have its original name reinstated. As for the secret garden, friends used to live there. It was amazing to sit in the garden and hear all the beach goings on just beyond. A truly magical place.
I didn’t know that, but that’s so cool. I’ll look forward to visiting Dodemayton soon 😎
@@jackryanmiller it's an absolute gem; I love it. When I was recovering from illness three years ago I convalesced in B'stairs - it was fantastic. Also worth investigating Westgate-on-Sea (just past Margate). Charming station and a lovely old cinema, too.
Broadstairs is such a lovely part of the South East coast. Great beach and amenities.
It does get rammed on a hot summer day, though, and parking can be a nightmare. Get there early!
Thanks very much for your comment. I can only imagine how rammed it does get!!
Bleak House has pineapples too! Definitely need to check out Broadstairs! The weather has been so great this past week. Much better than last year around May. Thank goodness!
I know right! I filmed this last week, I just thought I have to take a day off work and get down to a beach while it’s so hot
Been to The Dickens House Museum. Lovely
I’ll have to give it a go next time
Spent all our holidays there when kids where little xxx
That’s great, I hope this video brought back some memories 😃
The sun not yellow anymore?! Broadstairs is gorgeous, thank you 😻 Shame about the chem trails. Joss Bay was bliss back in the 60s 💯
I bet it was! Thanks very much for your comment
It's been beautiful to see broastair, a beautiful sea cost.Bleak house where dikens had written David Copperfield is fabulous, moreover bleak house was another novel written by Charles Dickens.The town is attractive by it's sea,the seagulls humming tones, the market,the church, everything is outstanding and beauty,it an ideal place to have retreat and vacations
Thanks for checking out the video! I totally agree, it’s an amazing place
Everywhere looks nice in the UK when the sun is out! 😂
Ha ha my latest video on Hayling Island is a prime example of what it’s like when the sun ISN’T out 🤣
I have only ever driven into Broadstairs for work, never visited the place, looks quite nice, probably expensive for that area, ought to visit one day see some of my old work mates
I would definitely recommend it 😃
I can see why you liked it so much! The sea looked a little suspicious in your drone shots though, maybe that's one of the many places that sewage is being dumped in the sea
Oh yeh man I did think that actually while editing 🫨 it wouldn’t surprise me
I would NOT recommend swimming in the sea. Sewer pipes aplenty pumping out into the sea.
You are correct Jack, that is Joss Bay, on the far side of the North Foreland lighthouse.
Ah yes and I’ll be properly visiting there very soon 👍
I went there in 2007, it was nice
It really is a great place
You walked past one of my all time favourite restaurants...Posillipo. The other one is Sardinia , across the road.
I am an ex millionaire and have been all over the world , so I don’t say that lightly.
My wife and I absolutely love Broadstairs. We hope to live there one day. Thanks for the video.
Try the Thai food call Siam Thai Restaurant, in my opinion one of the best Thai food I had ever eaten. I travelled around the world too but my husband chose Hythe , I like Broadstairs too. If u have the chance visit Hythe, lovely place with canal and sea.
Ah thanks very much, I’ll be sure to look those restaurants up!
I'm from Glasgow originally and used to live in Broadstairs for 9 years.
It looks like a fantastic place to live!
You should have gone to Joss Bay! It is lovely.
Thanks, I will definitely go there next time 😄
I love broadstairs
It’s a fantastic place 😎
Broadstairs is lovely. Been there a few times.. Are you based in Kent? Good video 👍
Thanks so much for checking out the video. I’m based just on the edge of London so very close to Kent 😃
@@jackryanmiller Very handy for you 😊
I’m glad you said “Costa” “No”.
Ha ha I don’t like the chains 😆
My late dad and step mum lived in Ramsgate (step mum still there).
I really want to go Ramsgate!
@@jackryanmiller it’s not bad! Typical slightly run-down Victorian seaside really. I have friends in Frinton on Sea too and had family in the Southend area. Spent a lot of my youth around there. Lots of lovely seaside in the UK. Currently living in South Wales. Some lovely places here.
Just be careful if you park in the harbour carpark at high tide as the sea splashes over the wall into the carpark!
Ha ha I can imagine! 🤣
Btw, you need to do Ramsgate to complete the trio.
It’s on my list of videos to make for July 😎
I love how the sewage clings to the shore line! Just kidding, There's been so much bad press about the water companies dumping sewage in the sea when they shouldn't.
Ha ha I’ve seen about that actually and then when I watched my video back i saw what looks like sewage ☹️
@@jackryanmiller Hi jack like your video , it looks a nice place, but there was a protest on Brighton beach the other day against the water company's dumping sewage into the water when they were not meant to.It probably isn't sewage. thanks for the reply.♥
Kingsgate bay is v nice and private
Yes indeed I’ll try to visit there this year 🤩
More encouragement for for wealthy city dwellers to buy up property for holiday or second homes thus making it impossible for locals to get on the property ladder!!😢
So true I live somewhere where the tourists have absolutely ruined the place!
I’ve got to say you look just like the bloke who played Carl in Emmerdale!
Ha ha that’s a new one 🤣
@@jackryanmilleryou’ll be pleased to know he was the Emmerdale heartthrob until he was murdered, lol.🤣
@@doffchitty1875 ha ha ha well that makes me feel better then 🤪
@@jackryanmiller subscribed,do like a sense of humour! Ps and your travels which are well filmed. All you need now is a dog 🐕
@@doffchitty1875 ah thanks very much I really do appreciate it 😁
70 years was in a convalescent home after an operation in tite street children's hospital Chelsea in the day we had NHS and children got go to convalescent homes
Charles Dickens came up with the word Boredom whilst staying in Broadstairs.
I came up with the word Boredom while reading Charles Dickens.
Those parking charges are outrageous.
Couldn’t agree more
It’s got worse for all us folk who live by the sea ,as every summer we are invaded by tourists who made it INPOSSIBLE for us locals to get on with our lives and no it’s not depressing that dogs are not allowed on certain beaches as the owners often don’t bother to pick up
The poo! Gone are the good old days when the hoards of entitled tourists were not everywhere
Yes I can imagine the dog poo does get frustrating on the beach
I mean most people's towns and cities have been spoilt considerably in the last 20 years or so. You're going to get more tourists because people can't wait to get away from their own areas, since they've been globalised.
Tbh looks a bit tacky to me, not a patch on St Ives Cornwall but not a immigrant in site well done good vid x
Thanks very much, I’ve not been to St Ives will have to plan a trip soon!
True, but st Ives isn't somewhere you'd visit for a day or weekend for 95% of the UK population, too remote. Kent is an hour or two away from the most densely populated areas.
@@VooDooMaGicMan81 just booked to stay in the royal albert hotel next year looks lovely 👍
Got pissed in Broadstairs on a few occasions.
Ha ha theres no better place
Parking is hell.
I can imagine
Gonna let you into a secret, if you go to the seaside, invariably you will get a sea view. No need to thank me.
Thanks
If you take the bus you wont have to worry about parking.
Fair point
The sea is brown, that's not normal
I only spotted that when I watched it back!
@@jackryanmiller 😂
It’s not fair …I live in Bradford …..a ghetto
Ha ha I’m sure it’s not too different 🤪
Too awful, graffiti on the cliff.
Such a beautiful place
Such a shame isn’t it
Ill stick with Italy thanks. No amusement arcades, Candy floss and chavvy hangouts
Jack, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset don't come close to Broadstairs 👍👍😁
It’s pretty shit tbh, let’s be real lads. Not great really. The sun is coming in clutch here.
Ha ha there’s defo worse places
Beautiful town but most of the people who live there are really pretentious
Ah that is a shame
Nothing much to do Boring
Ah Tbf I don’t mind just sitting on a beach doing nothing so I’m easy 😆
@@jackryanmiller Nothing wrong in that and the beach looks lovely .Didn,t seem to be much entertainment,but a beautiful clean pictureesque place and no dogs on beach a plus.
@@jackryanmiller ps there is said to be a plaque in Broadstsairs on a pub that says “Charles Dickens never came here” hahaha.
Delightful ......well done . Whats next . .?
Thanks 🙏 loads coming up, including some hidden gem Kent villages and some seaside towns on the south coast in the coming weeks😁