West Bay Beach, Kent Beaches, South East Coast

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.

Dog friendly between October and April – restricted during the Summer

This beach is …

Blue Flag Beach 2021
Great for families
Beach Chalets

Have a great day out along the coast.

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Kent

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Getting There

Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.

LOCATION: Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8QG
NEAREST TRAIN : Westgate-on-Sea
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