Botany Bay, Bay and beach in Thanet, England
Botany Bay features white chalk cliffs rising directly from a sandy shoreline, creating a secluded beach destination along the North Sea coast in Kent.
The bay served as a smuggling hotspot in the 18th century, with smuggler Joss Snelling famously escaping the Revenue Patrol here in 1769 after a fierce confrontation.
The location has become a popular filming destination for BBC productions, Tamil dramas, and music videos by artists including Shawn Mendes and Bat For Lashes.
Seasonal lifeguard services operate from May 25 to September 1, with public toilets available March through summer and free parking on Botany Road nearby.
A chalk sea stack that stood for centuries collapsed in 2024 due to natural erosion, generating significant media attention about the dynamic coastal landscape.
Location: Thanet
Website: http://environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/profile.html?site=ukj4210-12660
GPS coordinates: 51.38890,1.43472
Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:16
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