Westbrook Bay, Margate

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Westbrook Bay is perfect for people who love their water sports. It is also a great family beach with a sandy bay.

Strokes Adventure Golf course, as well as tennis and bowls courts, are close by.

Seaside Award 2025
Designated for bathing
Seasonal Toilets
2025 Seasonal Lifeguards: Weekends and Bank Holidays Saturday 24th May – Sunday 13th July then daily Saturday 19th July - Sunday 7th September 10am-6pm
Beach Shower
Beach Chalets for hire
Disabled Toilets
Disabled Access to beach
Dog restrictions in place (must be kept on a lead between 10am and 6pm, from 1 May to 30 September)
BBQs allowed only after 6pm. Please take rubbish & coals, etc away, and ensure they are fully extinguished

Be Beach Safe. This means checking the weather and the tides, keeping an eye on your family, and not using inflatables.

In an emergency, call 999 for the Coastguard.

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

Westbrook Bay Royal Esplanade
Margate
Kent
CT9 5DL

Contact

visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk 01843 577577

Links

Website

Gift shop

Restaurant / Cafe / Tea shop

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