By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 08:30 BST, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 08:30 BST, 18 May 2025

The Amalfi Coast is one of Europe’s dreamiest destinations. But what if you could get a similar vibe at a ‘secret’ beach in Kent? 

Located in Hailing, St Andrews is a 70 acre lake with sparkling blue water that has earned it comparisons to the Amalfi. 

Although it was once a quarry, the lake is now a watersports paradise with a pretty beach to match. 

The lake’s beach has soft golden sand with easy access to its ‘beautifully clean turquoise waters’. 

At the Aqua Park, which is Kent’s largest, guests can tackle floating obstacles and soar down slides in the middle of the lake. 

If that’s not for you, St Andrews Lakes also has kayaks, paddleboards, pedalos and bell boats available for hire. 

There’s also a zipwire across the lake and a 33ft ‘zip tower’ where tourists can ‘test their courage’ by stepping off into a free fall with a controlled landing. 

One visitor to St Andrews Lakes even described their visit as being as good as a trip to the Maldives. 

Located in Hailing, St Andrews is a 70 acre lake with sparkling blue water that has earned it comparisons to the Amalfi.

Located in Hailing, St Andrews is a 70 acre lake with sparkling blue water that has earned it comparisons to the Amalfi.

Although it was once a quarry, the lake is now a watersports paradise with a pretty beach to match

Although it was once a quarry, the lake is now a watersports paradise with a pretty beach to match

‘Joel O’ says: ‘Unreal views and stunning setting. Like being in the Maldives.’

And the beach has also caught the attention of TikTokers. In a video shared to the platform by @enyoglowsup, the TikToker films herself getting ready to travel to St Andrews Lakes. 

She says: ‘To all my lovelies who live in Kent and say that Kent is boring and there’s nothing to do, I’m about to blow your mind right now.’ 

Once there, she relaxes under the sun on a lounger by the ‘secret’ lake’s water. 

Visitors do have to pay £25 per adult to access the beach while children can enter for £7.50. Each adult ticket includes a sun lounger. 

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The ‘secret’ Kent beach that could rival the Amalfi Coast – with crystal-clear waters and huge aqua park



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