What is the postcode for Botany Bay?

Botany Bay in Chorley is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Chorley North & Astley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Chorley. This page combines information for the address Botany Bay, Chorley, PR6 9AF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides.

Is Botany Bay a sandy beach?

White cliffs, chalk stacks and a secluded sandy beach; you’ll find Botany Bay is a perfect choice for a relaxing trip to the coast.

What area is Botany Bay?

39.6 km
Botany Bay (Aboriginal: Kamay), an open oceanic embayment, is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 13 km (8 mi) south of the Sydney central business district….

Is Botany Bay safe to swim?

As a general precaution, swimming in Botany Bay, lower Georges River and Port Hacking should be avoided for up to three days following rainfall or for as long as stormwater is present.

Is Botany Bay worth visiting?

It is a great place to enjoy if you love nature. In 2018 Botany Bay got the Blue Flag Award and more and more people flock to the beach, especially on hot summer days. Despite the occasional crowd, it is still a charming place, which is well worth a visit!

Are there toilets at Botany Bay?

2 answers. There are toilets as you walk down the stairs to the beach. over a year ago. Not in this beach but Joss Bay 1 Mille along coast has which is a blue flag beach has.

Why do they call it Botany Bay?

The bay was the site in 1770 of Captain James Cook’s first landing in Australia. He named it Stingray Harbour but later changed the name because of the variety of new plants found there by his expedition’s naturalist, Joseph (later Sir Joseph) Banks.

Are there sharks in Botany Bay?

”Obviously there are a lot of sharks out in Botany Bay but its pretty unusual sighting one inside the swimming nets. ”A lot of people couldn’t believe what they were seeing.” The swimming nets at Lady Robinson’s Beach were installed only recently and are inspected every month by council contractors.

Why is Botany Bay so polluted?

Botany Bay Groundwater Plume is contamination of the local aquifer in Botany Bay caused by a chemical leak. Millions of litres of toxic chemicals are estimated to have seeped through the sandy soils and into the aquifer, which is used as a water source for industry and residents.

How do I get down to Botany Bay?

By public transport. From London, you can take a train to Canterbury or Westgate-on-Sea and then change to the bus called 8A breeze. This bus will take you all the way to Botany Bay. Another option is to take a train to Ramsgate or Broadstairs and then change to the bus called the Loop.

What time is high tide in Botany Bay?

The first high tide will be at 7:45 am and the next high tide at 7:47 pm.

Is it safe to visit Broadstairs?

Broadstairs is in general a very safe town, but over the last few years has seen quite a sharp increase in antisocial behavior and underage drinking after dark, particularly in the summer and at weekends.

Where is Broadstairs Botany Bay in Kent England?

Broadstairs Botany Bay is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk and the Viking Coastal Trail.

Which is the most sandy of the Broadstairs bays?

Three of the bays have 2017 Blue Flag status: Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Stone Bay. The most northerly of the Broadstairs bays and probably the least commercialised with a long soft sandy beach, white chalk cliffs, individual chalk stacks and arches. When the tide flows out you get one of the best chalk reefs on the British coast.

What was the history of Botany Bay Thanet?

Please check for availability. Botany Bay is linked with the history of smugglers. In 1769 smuggler Joss Snelling and his gang were caught with contraband on the beach by the Revenue Patrol, after a fierce fight Joss escaped. Joss survived to become an old man, who was introduced to Princess Victoria on a visit to the area.

How did Botany Bay in Kent get its name?

It was named after Botany Bay in Australia as local smugglers were caught on the beach and deported to Botany Bay, hence the name. The bay is very attractive with chalk cliffs, golden sands and some rock pools. There’s a small (somewhat inadequate) car park but you can park on the nearby streets off Marine Drive.