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Welcome

A completely tidal bay, West Bay has a long stretch of sand when the tide is out but there is no exposed sand when the tide comes in. When the tide goes out, this provides an excellent opportunity for sandcastle building as the sand is fairly compact.

Combine this with excellent rock pools and it makes an ideal place for children and adults to explore. The pub nearby and the cafe on the promenade (which opens late into the evening) means you can stay a little longer and observe a stunning sunset.

Beach chalets
Toilets
Seasonal lifeguards
Bay information

Only on street parking available at this bay
Beach wheelchairs available, further information can be found out by contacting 07432 648275

West Bay, Looking out to sea

Level access

There is level access from the car park to:

Beach

Visual

We have information in audio, braille and large print.

Getting here

Sea Road
Westgate-On-Sea
CT8 8QG

Travel by public transport

You can get to West Bay by bus and train.
The nearest bus stop is on St Mildreds Road, outside the Carlton Cinema. The bus stop is 0.4 miles / 0.6 km from West Bay.
The nearest train station is Westgate-On-Sea. The train station is 0.6 miles / 1.0 km from West Bay.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Central Cars by calling 01843 888888. You can get a taxi with Thanet Cars by calling 01843 333333. You can get a taxi with United Cars by calling 01843 581581.

Please contact the Thanet Visitor Information Service for information on accessible taxis in the area.

01843 577577

visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk

 https://www.visitthanet.co.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-to-and-around/getting-around/

Parking

We have a car park. Parking is free.
There is no formal drop-off point, but there is sloped access along the roadside, opposite the Swan Pub.

Arrival

Getting around inside

Getting around outside

Beach

From the nearest car park to the beach, there is level access. The entrance is 3700mm wide.
There are beach wheelchairs.

Bay Inspectors in season assist with minor first aid.

RNLI available weekends and Bank Holidays from 23rd May until 4th July, then 7 days a week until 6th September.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.

All terrain wheelchairs are available for hire. Pre-booking is advised. Donations welcome. https://www.beachwithinreach.org.uk/

For a list of more items, please go to https://www.visitthanet.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility-information/.

Customer care support

We have information in audio, braille and large print.
Guide info
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