# Margate Main Sands — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This popular sandy stretch along Marine Terrace offers classic seaside fun with onsite dining options and facilities including toilets, perfect for families seeking traditional beach days by the Kent coast. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/margate-main-sands (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Margate Main Sands Marine Terrace [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15494183971871767344&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Simon Bolton](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117275392549867593696) **In short:** Margate Main Sands is an attraction in Margate, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 999 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Margate Main Sands This popular sandy stretch along Marine Terrace offers classic seaside fun with onsite dining options and facilities including toilets, perfect for families seeking traditional beach days by the Kent coast. ## What's nearby - The Mechanical Elephant next door - Domino's Pizza - Margate next door - McDonald's 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [RR Chan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113570468329311086311/reviews) ★★★★★ Margate was beautiful and clean. Very quiet city too. I went to the sea side and well maintained. I loved that the lifeguards kept announcing for people to be careful and be safe in the water. Clean sandy beach · via Google [Irena “Imani” Deacon Henriquez](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108795062044396380584/reviews) ★★★★★ Simply beautiful 😍 divine beach ⛱️ for londoners yes its a bit far but well worth the visit. Everyone here is so friendly and food is amazing. Sandy beach makes you feel like you are somewhere tropical. Sunsets are so lovely. I highly recommend it · via Google [Jaimie Clarke](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114434191218543885504/reviews) ★★★★★ Big sandy beach, lots of entertainment close by, large parking garage within 5min walking distance. Loved the 'boating area' separate from the sea · via Google [Aisha Muda](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116724376243798009411/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely sandy beach. The tide pool is super useful during low tide ( but be careful is super slippery to get in and out). Also beware of the mob of seagulls ...they will swoop and steal your food 🫣 · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d953ae08df4b85:0xd706663b0ff7bb30!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Droit House, Stone Pier, Margate, CT9 1JD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3878353%2C1.3772922) **Category** Beaches & Coastline **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (999 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Margate [More attractions in Margate](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions) ★ 4.4 (999 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.thanet.gov.uk/locations/margate-main-sands/?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** Margate **Postcode** CT9 1JD **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9F3399QG+4W [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d953ae08df4b85:0xd706663b0ff7bb30!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d953ae08df4b85:0xd706663b0ff7bb30!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d953ae08df4b85:0xd706663b0ff7bb30!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Margate Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DMargate%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Margate Main Sands? Margate Main Sands is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Margate Main Sands any good? Margate Main Sands is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 999 Google reviews. ### Is Margate Main Sands good for children? Yes, Margate Main Sands is listed as good for children. ### Is Margate Main Sands indoors or outdoors? Margate Main Sands is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Margate Main Sands suitable for? Margate Main Sands suits all ages. ### Is Margate Main Sands wheelchair accessible? Margate Main Sands has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Margate Main Sands? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Margate Main Sands? Call Margate Main Sands on +44 1843 577577. ## More near Margate Main Sands ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Sea Bathing Guest House ★ 4.6 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/sea-bathing-guest-house) - [BeetBeds ★ 4.9 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/beetbeds) - [Premier Inn Margate ★ 4.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/premier-inn-margate) - [King Street Accomadation ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/king-street-accomadation) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Fish N Ships 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/fish-n-ships-uk50005) - [Beach Oasis Cottage 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/beach-oasis-cottage-uk48530) - [Eaton Beach House 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/eaton-beach-house-uk46574) - [Comfortable Margate Home 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/comfortable-margate-home-syk1141488) ### Campsites nearby - [Bradgate Caravan Park ★ 3.8 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/bradgate-caravan-park) - [Quex Park Caravan & Camping ★ 4.4 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/camping/quex-park-caravan-camping) - [Birchington Vale Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/birchington-vale-holiday-park) - [Preston Park ★ 4.5 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/preston-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Lost Island Indoor Golf ★ 4.4 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/lost-island-indoor-golf) - [Turner Contemporary ★ 4.1 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/turner-contemporary) - [Strokes Adventure Golf ★ 4.6 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/strokes-adventure-golf) - [The Shell Grotto ★ 4.5 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/the-shell-grotto)