Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Including facilities for disabled visitors
A cafe on the beach
Kiosks and shops nearby
Disabled access to the beach
Beach huts
Slipway and a promenade
First aid and lost child services available with the lifeguards

Activities

Bathing
Jet-ski hire
Crazy golf and a bowling green

Nature and Wildlife

On the Thanet coast path and within walking distance of all other Margate beaches and the town centre.

Parking

Parking is at Palm bay.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dog restrictions apply.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach

Location

Nearest town: Margate
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3927, 1.39995
Postcode: CT9 2PP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Accessed via the A28 from Canterbury or the M2/A299 Kent coast route. Enter Margate on the A28 mand continue through towards Cliftonville on the coast road.

Public Transport

Bus service. TL (Thanet Loop) goes between Margate and Broadstairs. linking local areas to the train stations. this service passes through Cliftonville. close to Walpole Bay.

Nearest Railway Stations

Margate (About a mile and a half away)
Broadstairs (Approx. 3 miles away)
Westgate-on-Sea (Approx. 3 miles away)
Dumpton Park (Approx. 3 miles away)
Ramsgate (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

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

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Margate