Panoramic coastal view of Viking Bay, featuring the sandy beach, colourful huts, and the Broadstairs town skyline.

Media

The Isle of Thanet is a premier, year-round destination, and we are here to help you tell its story.

Our public and media relations activity offers comprehensive support for journalists, content creators, and local businesses looking to elevate Thanet’s profile.

In this section find out more about:

  • Bespoke media support and tailored visit itineraries
  • Access to our FREE high-resolution tourism image library
  • Partnership opportunities to secure valuable media exposure
  • Filming support
  • Latest news and coverage
  • What makes the Isle and the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramgate unique.

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A woman walks two dogs across the wide, sandy expanse of Stone Bay at low tide, with towering white chalk cliffs and a long row of colorful beach huts in the background.

Our picture-perfect Isle: your media image hub

We love supporting anything that promotes our amazing Isle and the unique charm of our towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. That’s why we’re delighted to offer high-resolution images for free. We would love for you to share your published features with us. We can highlight these in our social media activity on @VisitThanet, with a link back to the full feature. Please send these to tourism@thanet.gov.uk 

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Aerial view of a historic stone building and a modern dark event space, connected by gardens and a paved terrace
Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2026

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man and lady walking down ramp to sandy beach. Row of beach huts in distance
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Ramsgate Royal Harbour during the day, featuring rows of white yachts and sailboats moored in the blue water, bordered by a stone promenade and historic buildings under a clear sky

"Having worked with Visit Thanet over a number of years, delivering a variety of travel features and reviews on the region and its hotels, I have found the press team to be more than helpful – both pro-active and reactive and always going the extra mile. A joy to work with, Visit Thanet is, without doubt, one of UK's best destination management organisations."

- Lesley Gillilan / Freelance Journalist (I-Paper, Guardian, Coast Magazine)