Visit West Bay Beach
Great for a family day out, West Bay, also known as Westgate Beach, is a popular summer destination close to Margate. When the tide goes out a wide sandy beach appears. The beach is backed by a promenade and row of beach huts with rows of wooden beach chalets.
West Bay has two slipways for launching boats. The western slipway is open year-round for fishing boats and sail craft up to 14 feet in length with a maximum of 20HP. During the summer months (June 1 to September 30), hand launching is permitted. The eastern slipway, located near the kiosk and beach huts, allows fishing boats and sail craft to launch, except during the summer season.
This beach is dog friendly from October thru April and restricted during the summer.
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Getting To West Bay
Beach Location
Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8QG
Parking
There is a carpark close to the beach
Nearest Train
Westgate-on-Sea Station
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Map of West Bay Beach
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What’s On along the Coast
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