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Walpole Bay Hotel Museum and Napery

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Open Seasonally from 1st March until 31st October for long or short stays The Walpole Bay Hotel has 37 ensuite rooms all with stunning sea views, most with a Balcony and is situated at the top of Walpole Bay cliffs 3 minutes from the Beach and Listed Tidal Swimming Pool. The Edwardian Tea Rooms also incorporates the 1930s flower bedecked Veranda overlooking the sea. Walpole boasts a Unique Textile Art Gallery with over 350 works to enchant the gaze and a Museum with many hundreds of Historical Artefacts, either Walpole originals or donated by well-wishers to engage all ages both Visitors and Guests alike.

The Museum of Serendipity now encompasses the entire Hotel, inviting reminiscence. All five floors are efficiently served by its’ centre piece of the original 1927 Otis Trellis Gated Lift which glides from the Lower ground floor- with its’ 1920s sprung maple floored Ballroom, the Cameo Cocktail Bar with the Vinyl Lounge and a Pink Snooker Room up to the 3rd Floor where the extraordinary Napery Art Gallery begins.

The Museum and Gallery are open daily during the Season from 10am to 5pm

Entry is Free for everyone. Donations towards upkeep are gratefully received

The Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery is so versatile, photogenic and atmospheric that it is an ideal Location for all Film work, Fashion and Photo shoots, Music Videos and is available all year around as a Location with props hire too, especially during the winter months with exclusive use. They can set dress from 1880s to modern day, Scottish tenement to Country House. Come and Visit – Everyone is welcome.

Please contact them direct for enquiries, availability or to make a booking whether for Rooms or Cream Teas, buy Vouchers or Presents, Conferencing or Location work.

Their lovely staff are always most helpful.

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Please contact the Hotel directly for all access queries and assistance.

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Address

Walpole Bay Hotel Museum and Napery Fifth Avenue
Margate

Kent

CT9 2JJ

Contact

info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk 01843 221703

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Opening Times

Open 1st March - 31st October - Available for filming all year round

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