Looking for the perfect beach to make the most of the warm weather this summer? Well, there's one you should try and avoid if you want a nice day out, according to UK consumer champion Which? . Margate is named the worst seaside town in Kent. Out of 120 locations, this famous beach is sat eleventh from the bottom - so there's little reason to visit.
However, KentLive was left "baffled" by the "dismal ranking" despite the beach needed a good clean-up. For instance, Margate is full of new bars, cafes and restaurants - and even more holiday homes. It's also home to the stunning Turner Contemporary which is known to "rival" culture offerings in London.
Like other seaside resorts, there is a promenade and boardwalks and a stunning tidal bathing pool, along with a children's play area with traditional swing boats. The beach has a café, a traditional seafood stall and amusement arcades nearby. House prices are also rising, with a climb of 25 per cent in one year.
The average price of homes sold in the past year is £340,406, according to Rightmove. That's up 3 percent on the previous year and 11 percent up on the peak of 2021, which saw average price sold at £306,826. To give context, overall, sold prices in Kent during the past year were down by -3 percent, and 3 percent up on the 2021 peak.
On TripAdvisor , people gave Margate Main Sands a sparkly four out of five stars in more than 844 reviews. However, they do mention the water and harbour being dirty with oil and fuel, along.