Beach Type

Sand/Rock

Facilities

Toilets
Beach chalets
Deck chairs for hire
Slipway
Cafe/restaurant
Shops
Cafes
Pubs in nearby Westgate
First aid and a lost child service available with the lifeguards

Activities

Swimming
Windsurfing
Sailing and boating
There is crazy golf and a bowling green nearby

Nature and Wildlife

Stroll along the promenade and explore the seaside town of Westgate. Margate is also within walking distance.

Parking

Parking available close to the beach.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned regularly.

Dogs

Dogs banned from 1st May to 31st Sept from 10am to 6pm.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach

Location

Nearest town: Margate
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3852, 1.3462
Postcode: CT8 8AU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Head for Margate on the A28 either direct from Canterbury or the M2/A299 Kent coast route. In Westgate take the left hand turn off the A28. Signposted Westgate station. Go past the station; turn right and then after 1/2 a mile. left to Mildreds bay.

Public Transport

Westgate train station is close to the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Westgate-on-Sea (Less than half a mile away)
Margate (About a mile away)
Birchington-on-sea (Approx. 2 miles away)
Minster (Approx. 4 miles away)
Broadstairs (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

MARGATE TIC 12-13 The Parade. Margate Kent. CT9 1EY Tel: 01843 583334

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Margate