# Minnis Bay, Birchington — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This sandy Kent beach offers classic seaside fun for families who love exploring rock pools and splashing in gentle waters, with wheelchair access and picnic-friendly shores. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/minnis-bay (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Minnis Bay The Parade [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=484692025270209881&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Iliyan Nikolov](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102661778204822547879) **In short:** Minnis Bay is a campsite in Birchington, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,254 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Minnis Bay This sandy Kent beach offers classic seaside fun for families who love exploring rock pools and splashing in gentle waters, with wheelchair access and picnic-friendly shores. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Debit cards Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Ruth Hopkins](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104507279689916549097/reviews) ★★★★★ We paid for 2 nights but left after 1. The facilities are unhygienic and never cleaned. Totally inadequate 2 showers for 100+ campers. We changed to electric hookup. Shocked to be charged an additional £9 per night. No camper uses that much electricity. The access road is in very poor condition at the start. Self check in. Never saw anyone cleaning or just checking all ok. Did not feel welcomed or a friendly site. Will not return. Camped on many sites throughout UK, this was the worst. · via Google [Jack Gregson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111810858624967065981/reviews) ★★★★★ We had a fantastic stay at this site. It's a very short walk down a beautiful path straight to the beach and a 10 minute walk to the nearest cafe and pub. We felt like we had a great mix of nature and accessibility to town. The facilities were really nice also, toilets and showers were nice and clean. It was also great to have a kettle on site for our hot water bottle and cups of tea. The site was also very secure and safe. We would definitely stay again. · via Google [jola_ mir](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111027782422638050331/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely amazing place!!! ☀️🏕️🌊 Lots to do and see. 2min to the sea. The only odd thing is that if you're coming with a tent, you should bring a spare set of pegs; the ground here only lets them go in halfway before they won't budge any further. All of mine need replacing now. 😅 · via Google [Matthew Ingram](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116818376145386966490/reviews) ★★★★★ Fantastic camp site. Came on a bike with a tent early in April - so Easter Bank holiday but not a busy time. Splendid location right between Whitstable and Margate right on the coastline, but still sheltered. Well organised, clean, and good showers. Highly recommended. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d94d070d210e8b:0xd65745f1cfa3a731!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Birchington-on-Sea, Birchington, CT7 9QY [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3807780%2C1.2858275) **Category** Beaches & Coastline **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (1,254 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Birchington [More attractions in Birchington](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions) ★ 4.5 (1,254 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitthanet.co.uk/attractions/minnis-bay-2299/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01843 577577](tel:01843577577) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Birchington **Postcode** CT7 9QY **Plus Code** 9F3397G8+8F [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d94d070d210e8b:0xd65745f1cfa3a731!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d94d070d210e8b:0xd65745f1cfa3a731!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d94d070d210e8b:0xd65745f1cfa3a731!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Birchington Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Minnis Bay has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Minnis Bay? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Minnis Bay? Call Minnis Bay on +44 1843 847142. ## Stay near Minnis Bay [Holiday cottages nearby 129](https://staycation.co.uk/near/minnis-bay/cottages) [Campsites nearby 30](https://staycation.co.uk/near/minnis-bay/camping) [Hotels and B&Bs nearby 8](https://staycation.co.uk/near/minnis-bay/hotels) ## More near Minnis Bay ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Bay Lodge ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/bay-lodge) - [The Waves B&B ★ 4.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/the-waves-b-b) - [Twentieth Century B&B ★ 4.9 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/twentieth-century-b-b) - [Old Coach House ★ 4.9 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/old-coach-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Sunset Bay next door](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/sunset-bay-m489763) - [Mae’s Lodge ★ 3.1 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/mae-s-lodge-uk44094) - [17 St. Magnus Close 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/17-st-magnus-close-syk1070927) - [Ivy Lodge 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/ivy-lodge-uk50952) ### Campsites nearby - [Hawk Place Campsite ★ 4.1 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/hawk-place-campsite) - [Frost Farm Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/frost-farm-holiday-park) - [Quex Park Caravan & Camping ★ 4.4 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/camping/quex-park-caravan-camping) - [Birchington Vale Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/birchington-vale-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Jungle Jims Birchington ★ 4.3 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/jungle-jims-birchington) - [Powell-Cotton Museum ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/powell-cotton-museum) - [West Bay Beach ★ 4.6 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/west-bay-beach) - [Monkton Nature Reserve 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/attractions/monkton-nature-reserve)