Broadstairs

The resort village of Broadstairs is a coastal town on the Isle of Thanet. It is located in the Thanet district of east Kent, England. It is approximately 80 miles south east of London. Students enrolled in English school in Broadstairs might enjoy visiting the North Foreland Lighthouse....

The resort village of Broadstairs is a coastal town on the Isle of Thanet. It is located in the Thanet district of east Kent, England. It is approximately 80 miles south east of London. Students enrolled in English school in Broadstairs might enjoy visiting the North Foreland Lighthouse. It can only be viewed from the outside, but is a picturesque site worth seeing. The Flint Art House is another interesting building. It was built in 1720 and it stands five stories tall with a mezzanine. Today it houses art classes. The great novelist, Charles Dickens, was very fond of Broadstairs. Fittingly, the Dickens House Museum is located here containing Dickens memorabilia prints, costumes and Victoriana. Visitors can take guided tours to learn more. The winding streets of Broadstairs lend themselves to those choosing to walk along and explore the riches of this quaint town. There are a good number of restaurants serving a decent range of food. Students taking English courses in Broadstairs might also enjoy taking a cliff top stroll. Those interested in surfing might visit Joss Bay. Students should head to Botany Bay for some relaxing beach time. Broadstairs also participate in a few festivals throughout the year. Students in town during June might enjoy the Dickens Festival. October brings the Food Festival with delicious options to suit everyone’s tastes. Whether participating in a local festival, dining at a local restaurant, or exploring the various shops and scenery, students will enjoy their time in this lovely seaside town.