Where is Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 1SU), in the parish of Folkestone.

How do I get to Mermaid Beach?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 1SU.

Is Mermaid Beach a protected site?

Yes — Mermaid Beach is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Mermaid Beach free to visit?

Yes, Mermaid Beach is free to enter.

How do I get to Mermaid Beach?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 1SU.

Beaches · South East England

Mermaid Beach

In or near Sandgate.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Mermaid Beach — Beach (pebblestone).

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Best time of year: Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central · 1.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Mermaid Beach is a beach on the coast of Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area CT20.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2018

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Official information

The Jelly Mould Pavilion, created by artist Lubaina Himid, is a public artwork located in Folkestone that commemorates the contributions of the African Diaspora. It serves as a space for dialogue and contemplation, reflecting on historical themes related to the slave trade and cultural heritage.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Mermaid Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mermaid Beach had a population of 7,329 people. Nobby Beach is a neighbourhood in the south of the suburb (28.0589°S 153.4414°E / -28.0589; 153.4414 (Nobby Beach)).

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Background

History

Mermaid Beach receives its name from the cutter HMS Mermaid. Explorer John Oxley sailed aboard the Mermaid in 1823 when he discovered the nearby Tweed and Brisbane rivers. Mermaid Beach was used during World War II by US servicemen and was named Los Angeles Beach as well as Miami Beach to the south. Circa 1924, 70 allotments were advertised as "Mermaid Beach Estate" located at Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach to be auctioned by R. G. Oates Estates. The estate map has 3 estates for sale at Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach. The estates were divided in two by the "New Coastal Road" running through the Gold Coast. Magic Mountain, Nobby Beach opened up in 1962 On 24 August 1975, the first McDonald's…

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Coordinates: 51.0768, 1.1833
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Folkestone
Postcode: CT20 1SU
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central — 1.2 km
Official site: www.creativefolkestone.org.uk

Sources

osm: w575235542 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Mermaid Beach, Queensland (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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