How to pack the most into a weekend away

Sometimes going away for a couple of weeks isn't an option, so how can you make the most of a weekend break? 



Get Away Fast

Skip the queues at the airport and jump in the car, or get on the train. Broadstairs is 90mins from London and during the summer there are often deals for cheap train tickets to the coast. Remember, kids under 12 can usually travel free (when accompanied by an adult) on most routes. 


WFB - Work from Beach

Why work from home, when you can work from the beach? Start your weekend mini-break a day early and head away after work on a Thursday - you'll avoid the Friday traffic - and you can reach your destination in time for an evening stroll into town and eat out at one of the many restaurants. 

On Friday, work from our apartment and by the time you clock off for the week, you'll already be on holiday! 


Get active

A morning walk or run along the promenade is one of our favourite ways to start the day. 

After all that exertion, why not treat yourself to Brunch out? Kebbels - along Victoria Parade - serves amazing food all day long. 


Book in advance

There's no shortage of concerts, music festivals, theatre and arts events in and around Broadstairs over the summer, but tickets do sell out fast! 

Whether it is a Festival at Quex Park, the Margate Summer Series at Dreamland or Folk Week in Broadstairs



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