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Tankerton Beach

Kent, England


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Whitstable is a popular seaside town with a well established commercial harbour supporting a small fishing fleet, mainly shellfish.

 Tankerton Beach is located below Tankerton slopes approx 1 mile east of Whitstable town centre.  The shingle beach is lined with a number of wooden beach and a friendly sailing club can be found at the eastern end of the beach.  There is free on-street parking at the top of Tankerton slopes and ample pay and display parking within a short distance.

Tankerton Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 24 April

Tonight
Chance of rain 5%
Min temp. 3°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 4mph
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Chance of rain 87%
Max temp. 12°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Tankerton Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:15 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:33 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   10.7°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Tankerton Beach

Things to do and see in the area

The Tankerton Arms (0.1 miles)
Tankerton Slopes (0.1 miles)
Whitstable Harbour (0.9 miles)
Playhouse Theatre Whitstable (1 miles)
The Black Dog (1 miles)
Whitstable Town Centre (1.1 miles)
Whitstable SUP (1.4 miles)

Places to eat near Tankerton Beach

Harbour Street Tapas (340 yards)
Birdies (380 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Tankerton, Whitstable

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR120673

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Canterbury

Nearest postcode: CT5 2BE

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