Botany Bay, Kent facts for kids
Botany Bay is a beautiful sandy bay in Broadstairs, Kent, on the southeast coast of England. It's a super popular spot for families and tourists looking for a fun day out by the sea. This bay is famous for its amazing chalk cliffs and cool rock formations.
Discovering Botany Bay
Botany Bay is the most northern of seven wonderful bays you can find in Broadstairs. Imagine towering white chalk cliffs that have been shaped by the ocean over many years! These cliffs make the bay look really special and are great for exploring.
The beach at Botany Bay is a fantastic place to visit. It's known for being a safe place to swim, surf, or even go kayaking. During busy times, lifeguards are on duty to help everyone stay safe in the water. It's a perfect spot for a sunny day adventure!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Botany Bay is not just a pretty beach; it's also a star! Many TV shows, movies, and music videos have been filmed here because of its stunning scenery.
Some of the cool productions that have used Botany Bay include:
- BBC's D-Day: The Last Heroes
- The Tamil action movie Thaandavam
- Sky Atlantic's comedy Hunderby
- The BBC drama True Love
You might have also seen the bay in music videos for artists like Bat For Lashes, Bebe Black, and Shawn Mendes' song "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back." Big companies like Land Rover, Sainsburys, and Natwest have filmed commercials here too. Even fashion magazines love to do photoshoots on this amazing beach!
Explore Other Bays
Broadstairs has more than just Botany Bay! There are six other fantastic bays nearby that you can explore. Each one has its own unique charm and things to discover.
Here are the other bays in the area:
- Kingsgate Bay, Kent
- Joss Bay, Kent
- Stone Bay, Kent
- Viking Bay, Kent
- Louisa Bay, Kent
- Dumpton Bay, Kent
Images for kids
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Detail of chalk stack, across the eastern side of the beach.
