Walpole Bay Margate - Kent Coast South East England

Visit Walpole Bay

Walpole Bay is a sandy beach in Margate backed by Queens Promenade and Oval Gardens. To the west of the beach is a large tidal pool popular with swimmers and to the East if you walk along the promenade you reach Hodges Gap leading to Palms Bay.

Did you know? The Walpole Bay Tidal Pool is designated as Grade II Listed

The quirky Edwardian hotel overlooks the bay, a great place to stay for the weekend or have a meal, cream tea after a walk along the promenade.

This beach is …

A Sandy Beach
Family Friendly

What to see and do

Have a swim in the tidal pool

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Places to stay

Hotels

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Have a great day out by the coast

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Getting To Walpole Bay

Beach Location

Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 2HL

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

Margate Station

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