Welcome to Westgate on Sea

Westgate on Sea is a charming seaside town located in the district of Thanet in Kent, England. The town is situated between Margate and Birchington and is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, stunning sunsets, and picturesque promenade. Westgate on Sea is a popular destination for families and couples looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday by the sea.

One of the main attractions of Westgate on Sea is its long and sandy beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and building sandcastles, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby where visitors can enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal. The town also has a lovely promenade, which is ideal for a leisurely stroll or a bike ride, and offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.

Westgate on Sea is also home to a number of interesting historical sites and landmarks, including the St. James' Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Westgate Pavilion, a beautiful Victorian building that has been restored and is now used as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and other events. The town also has a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a cinema and a bowling alley, making it a great destination for visitors of all ages and interests.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Saviours Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Bonell	Elm Grove Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8LD 01843831707 School Website
St Crispins Community Primary Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Davidson	St Crispin's Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8EB 01843832040 School Website
Chartfield School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Calcutt	45 Minster Road Westgate-On-Sea Kent CT8 8DA 1843831716 School Website
Ursuline College Westgate On Sea Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Danielle Lancefield	225 Canterbury Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8LX 01843834431 School Website
King Ethelbert School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Sellen	Canterbury Road Birchington Kent CT7 9BL 01843831999 School Website
Garlinge Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Williams	Westfield Road Margate Kent CT9 5PA 01843221877 School Website
Cherry Tree Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Ms Susan Finn	29 All Saints Avenue Margate Kent CT9 5QN 1843290131 School Website
Hartsdown Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Tate	George V Avenue Margate Kent CT9 5RE 01843227957 School Website
Birchington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kathleen Barham	Park Lane Birchington Kent CT7 0AS 01843841046 School Website
The Llewellyn School And Nursery Other Independent Special School Ages:2-25 Head Teacher Manager Sara Llewellyn	Quex Park Estate Birchington Kent Margate Kent CT7 0BB 7855458037

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westgate-On-Sea Station Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QY 0.09 Miles

Margate Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD 1.50 Miles

Birchington-On-Sea Station Approach, Birchington-On-Sea, Kent, CT7 9RD 1.59 Miles

Minster Station Approach, Minster, Kent, CT12 4HX 3.79 Miles

Ramsgate Station Approach Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7RE 4.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeur Hire 01843 833833 32 St. Mildreds Rd, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RF 0.11 Miles
Central Taxis 01843 869999 32 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RF 0.11 Miles
Island Cars 01843 832000 32 St Mildreds Rd, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RS 0.22 Miles
Station Cabs Call 07522 311500 24 Orchard Gdns, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JT 0.61 Miles
Westbrook Taxi Service 07990 878350 45 Orchard Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JS 0.66 Miles
Central Airport Transfers 01843 834492 93 Linksfield Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8HQ 0.72 Miles
Crusader Taxi 07521 206007 Balmoral Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PQ 0.83 Miles
Abbey Airport Taxis 01843 826129 52 Fulham Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5NL 1.19 Miles
Central Cars 01843 888888 3A Alpha Rd, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9EG 1.48 Miles
Elite Limos 07814 576017 45 Eaton Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XB 1.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Adrian Square Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Danehurst Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sussex Gardens Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Elm Grove Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thanet Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Street Court Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ryders Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowes Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymington Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
St Benets Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fitzmary Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linksfield Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbrook Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westgate Surgery 0300 0426426	60 Westgate Bay Avenue Westgate-On-Sea Kent CT8 8SN
Northdown Surgery 01843 231661	Northdown Surgery St. Anthony's Way Cliftonville Margate,Kent CT9 5RE
Birchington Medical Centre 01843 848818	Birchington Medical Ctr. Minnis Road Birchington Kent CT7 9HQ
The Limes Medical Centre 01843 222788	The Limes Medical Centre Trinity Square Margate Kent CT9 1QY
Bethesda Medical Centre 01843 209300	The Bethesda Medical Ctr Palm Bay Ave,Cliftonville Margate Kent CT9 3NR

Local Stores

Westgate-On-Sea
17-19 Station Road
Westgate-On-Sea
Kent
CT8 8RB
01843 831676
Store Website
0.12 miles

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SPAR Ramsgate
7 St John's Crescent
Newington
Ramsgate
CT12 6FF
01843 591889
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Birchington - Eagle Vets
4 Eastfield Road Birchington Kent CT7 9RH 01843 845050 birchington@medivet.co.uk Website 1.55 miles

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Birchington Veterinary Centre
9 Minnis Road Birchington Kent CT7 9SD 01843 845347 enquiries@thanetvets.com Website 1.60 miles
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Thanet Vets
College Road Margate Kent CT9 5TP 01843 226678 enquiries@thanetvets.com Website 2.18 miles
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Dafne Veterinary Hospital
4/5 Invicta Way Manston Park Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 5FD 01843260278 info@dafnevets.uk 2.37 miles
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Margate Pdsa Pet Clinic
292 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PT 01843 269933 Website 2.74 miles


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Companion Care (Broadstairs) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1B East Kent Retail Park Westwood Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RQ 01843 608430 broadstairs@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sandwich Bay
Pebble And Sandy Private Beach Walk. Charge To Access The Beach, But No Time Limit And Great At Low Tide. Sandwich Lancashire 6.17 miles

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 11.99 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 13.72 miles

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Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 14.70 miles

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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 14.99 miles

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The Pine Garden To North Foreland Lighthouse
Open Countryside Walk From The Pines Garden And Café At St Margeret's Bay Between Dover And Deal, Follow The Road Up And Eventually You Will Come To The Lighthouse Which Is National Trust And Has A Café. Beach Rd St Margaret'S At Cliffe 16.28 miles Follow The Hill Down To St Margaret'S Bay And Look For The Sign Post On The Right.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.3°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	24.6°C	26.1°C	25.8°C	24.5°C	22°C	18.3°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.6°C	26.8°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	22°C	21°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	16.8°C	15.4°C	14.9°C	18.5°C	22.7°C	24.3°C	24.7°C	24.4°C	23.4°C	20.9°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	16.8°C	15.4°C	14.9°C	18.5°C	23.8°C	25.3°C	25.7°C	25.6°C	25.1°C	20.9°C	17.9°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	16.9°C	15.6°C	14.7°C	14.2°C	18.1°C	21.5°C	23°C	23.8°C	23.8°C	23.2°C	20.9°C	18.7°C
Feels Like	16.9°C	15.6°C	14.8°C	14.3°C	18.1°C	21.5°C	24.7°C	25.3°C	25.4°C	25.1°C	20.9°C	18.7°C

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