Stay and Swim guidebook
Westgate on Sea
Westgate is a 15 minute stroll from Stay and Swim. We like to encourage the use of local businesses and the town has a good range of shops for essentials: co-op supermarket, butchers, fruit and veg shop, bakers, off licence, chemist and it's own train station.
It also has some great places to eat and drink. Here are some places we like all within a short walk.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner – not forgetting Sunday Lunch. Outdoor seating areas.
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Pauls bar and bistro
42 Station RdBreakfast, lunch and dinner – not forgetting Sunday Lunch. Outdoor seating areas.
Brasserie overlooks the sea, stunning views. Large outdoor seating area.
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Finbar's of West Bay
Off Sea RdBrasserie overlooks the sea, stunning views. Large outdoor seating area.
Hot Wood Pizza
25 Station RdYummy wood fired pizzas, freshly made. Eat in or takeaway, no delivery.
Completely irresistible cakes, breads and coffees, hidden away in St Mildred’s Walk – open Tuesday – Sunday
Staple
19 Saint Mildreds WalkCompletely irresistible cakes, breads and coffees, hidden away in St Mildred’s Walk – open Tuesday – Sunday
Westgate Fish & Chips
60 Station RdGreat local fish and chips. Takeaway only.
Flavours by Kumar
2 Effingham StExcellent Indian takeaway with delivery.
Just the best place to watch the sunset with drinks and great fish and seafood. Local favourite.
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Millies Bar
Beach RoadJust the best place to watch the sunset with drinks and great fish and seafood. Local favourite.
Quince
A lovely laid - back restaurant with great service and brilliant, locally sourced food.
Entertainment
Local attractions
Lots of child friendly activities, places to eat and buy local produce.
Great place for a picnic!
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QUEX PARK PAINTBALL AND ACTIVITY CENTRE
Lots of child friendly activities, places to eat and buy local produce.
Great place for a picnic!
Westgate & Birchington Golf Club
176 Canterbury RdInto Golf? WBGC is next to the house. Visitors can book online.
As well as a range of shops and supermarkets, also Gyms, Vue cinema, Hollywood bowl, Elevate activity centre. 15 mins by car.
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Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdAs well as a range of shops and supermarkets, also Gyms, Vue cinema, Hollywood bowl, Elevate activity centre. 15 mins by car.
Westgate's family run, local, independent cinema. A bargain on a rainy day.
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Carlton Cinema
29 St. Mildreds RdWestgate's family run, local, independent cinema. A bargain on a rainy day.
Out and about
We have lots of excellent "blue flag" beaches on the doorstep.
St Mildreds Bay
Westbrook Bay Beach
12 Royal Esplanade
West Bay Cafe
Sea RoadThis Bay is 2 minutes from the door.
Minnis Bay
Margate is about 2 miles away. A short drive, or a good walk along the promenade. You can catch a train from Westgate Station to Margate or one of the many local buses. As well as the Turner Gallery, lots of independent shops, bars, Dreamland retro amusements, restaurants and galleries. Its buzzing, especially at weekends, so do book in advance.
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousMargate is about 2 miles away. A short drive, or a good walk along the promenade. You can catch a train from Westgate Station to Margate or one of the many local buses. As well as the Turner Gallery, lots of independent shops, bars, Dreamland retro amusements, restaurants and galleries. Its buzzing, especially at weekends, so do book in advance.
Sightseeing
Whether you are walking or cycling , you will find plenty to enjoy along the 32 mile (51.4km) circular coastal route on the Isle of Thanet, exploring Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
From Swim and Stay you can join at the end of the road
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Viking Coastal Trail
Station ApproachWhether you are walking or cycling , you will find plenty to enjoy along the 32 mile (51.4km) circular coastal route on the Isle of Thanet, exploring Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
From Swim and Stay you can join at the end of the road
Broadstairs is a lively town with historic Dicken's connections. It has a great beach, and a an eclectic range of bars and restaurants, also best Ice cream at Morellis.
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Viking Bay
Broadstairs is a lively town with historic Dicken's connections. It has a great beach, and a an eclectic range of bars and restaurants, also best Ice cream at Morellis.
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadGreat day out, lots to see. About 30 -40 min drive.
Walmer is a gem. Beautiful gardens. About a 30 min drive.
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Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown RoadWalmer is a gem. Beautiful gardens. About a 30 min drive.
Canterbury is full of history and all the buzz of a student city. 30 mins by bus or car.
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury is full of history and all the buzz of a student city. 30 mins by bus or car.
Pegwell Bay Country Park
A beautiful bay and nature reserve.
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadPopular beach between Margate and Broadstairs.
Wildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadGreat for family exploration. Bison! Beavers! and lots more.