Visit St Mildred’s Bay
St Mildred’s Bay is a small sandy bay on the Kent coast, with plenty of facilities along the seafront. A favourite family friendly seaside spot, great for picnics, sandcastles and rock pooling. Enjoy a picnic on the beach, or explore the area.
The promenade runs along the seafront all the way to neighbouring Westgate Bay.
St Mildred’s Bay, is another great spot for fishing boats and sail craft. However, launching is not permitted between 9 am and 6 pm during the summer months (June 1 to September 30).
This beach is dog friendly between September and May, but restricted during the summer months.
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Getting To St Mildreds
Beach Location
Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8TR
Parking
There is a carpark close to the beach
Nearest Train
Westgate-on-Sea Station
Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.
Map of St Mildred’s Bay Beach
St Mildred’s Bay Dogs Policy
Dogs are welcome here, but seasonal restrictions apply.
Dogs are banned 10am-6pm from May to September. Dogs can visit early morning or evening during summer.
Outside the season, the beach is fully dog-friendly.
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