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Westgate West Bay

Kent, England


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A sandy bay with rocky areas and cliffs.

The sand here is very good for building sandcastles and there are lots of little rock pools to explore. The cafe is open in the evening and is a great place to have a meal and watch the fantastic sunset views.

Westgate West Bay is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk and the Viking Coastal Trail.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 19 March

Today
Chance of rain 9%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 11°C)
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 13%
Min temp. 9°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Westgate West Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:15 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:34 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.3°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Westgate West Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Carlton Cinema (0.3 miles)
Quex Park and The Powell-Cotton Museum (1.3 miles)
Minnis Bay (1.9 miles)
Margate Museum (2.2 miles)
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum (2.4 miles)
The RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles)
CTRL ALT ESC Technology Based Escape Rooms (2.6 miles)
The Escapement - Margate Escape Rooms (2.6 miles)
Yard of Ale (4 miles)
St Peter's Village Tour (4.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Westgate-on-Sea, Margate

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR318701

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Thanet

Parish: Westgate-on-Sea

Nearest postcode: CT8 8QF

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