St Mildred's Bay a sandy bay at Westgate-on-Sea

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Landscape

Family

St Mildred's Bay is a beautiful cliff-lined sandy bay, with a promenade and tidal pool. Cafes available nearby on the promenade.

Combined Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2025
Seasonal Toilets
2025 Seasonal Lifeguards: Daily Saturday 19th July - Sunday 7th September 10am-6pm
Bay Information
Disabled Access to the beach
Disabled Toilet
Dog Ban in place from 1st May until 30th September (dogs not permitted from 10am - 6pm)
BBQs allowed only after 6pm. Please take rubbish & coals, etc. away, and ensure they are fully extinguished
Parking nearby

Please remember, if you are visiting our beaches and bays, 'Respect, Protect and Enjoy' and leave only your footprints.

To find out about accessibility at this beach, please click here

Address

St Mildred's Bay Beach Road
Westgate-on-Sea
Kent
CT8 8AD

Contact

visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk 01843 577577

Links

Website

Restaurant / Cafe / Tea shop

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