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Heritage Open Days: The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum (12-21)

12th September - 21st September 2025
Walpole Bay Hotel Museum and Napery

A talk about the history of The Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery, followed by a self-guided tour.

Talk 11am daily - must be pre-booked

The Walpole Bay Hotel, built in 1914 and extended in 1927, is a family-run hotel, owned by the Bishop family since 1995.

The owner, Jane Bishop, will give a talk, lasting about an hour, about the history of the hotel, which incorporates a Living Museum with all floors packed with exhibits.

Enter the hotel by the original marble steps, dating from 1914, and take the marvellous trellis-gated Otis lift, installed in 1927 and still working perfectly. In the reception and on all five floors are items of interest.

Following the talk, you are invited to tour the museum and galleries on your own. A fascinating new addition this year is the telescope used by members of the Walpole Bay Ship Spotters Club, mounted on Walpole Bay promenade from the '20s to the '70s, which is in the progress of being restored to full working order.

Tea rooms, Veranda and Lounge Bar will be open from 11am until 8pm for the public on Heritage Open Days.

Estimated tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

To book, please contact the hotel directly on 01843 221703 or info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk

Tickets and Pricing

Free - pre booking required

Location

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Address

Heritage Open Days: The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate
CT9 2JJ

Contact

info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk 01843 221703

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