# West Bay Beach, Margate — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This wheelchair-accessible Margate beach offers convenient facilities including toilets, onsite dining and nearby parking, making it perfect for a seaside day out with the family. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/west-bay-beach (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # West Bay Beach Margate, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15464674410717400423&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Christine Rouse](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101234336551071719956) **In short:** West Bay Beach is an attraction in Margate, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 438 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About West Bay Beach This wheelchair-accessible Margate beach offers convenient facilities including toilets, onsite dining and nearby parking, making it perfect for a seaside day out with the family. ## What's nearby - The Swan, Westgate-on-Sea 200m away - West Bay Cafe & Beach Bar 300m away - Finbar's Restaurant 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Caïna Verrin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112853581893715456703/reviews) ★★★★★ Easily my favourite spot along this part of the coastline! Concrete brutalist vibes mixed with the natural walls and other human influence it’s a diverse area. A shame about the unexpected dead end, but some fantastic sunsets can be witnessed here · via Google [Antony Ding](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115330295499151704651/reviews) ★★★★★ Good for a sunday ramble (or any day for that matter!). The swan pub in the corner keeps very good ale including Gadds no.5 my fav. Its a short stroll to get into Westgate which has plenty of shops. I prefer West bay beach as its relatively clean and its absolutely perfect for kids as the sandy bay slopes down so gently and gradually. I can stride out to sea for 1/2 mile before its deep enough to try and swim (im 6' tall so you get the picture😊). Just watch out for the tides as when it comes in, it cuts off part of the left hand side of the beach · via Google [Thomas Gilbert](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107305942540530691240/reviews) ★★★★★ Great beach, far quieter than Margate with a nice pub, loos and shops within walking distance. Westgate station is also very near and there are plenty of fish and chip places around! · via Google [Claire Haskew](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102603643038137694814/reviews) ★★★★★ A little gem of a beach! We thoroughly enjoyed our day there. Sand was filled with interesting shells. Water was clear and lovely and warm for swimming in. Lifeguards and a bay inspector made it a welcome beach and the parking was free! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d9527e16af8387:0xd69d8f70f1e24d67!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Esplanade, Margate, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8PR [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3823932%2C1.3303650) **Category** Beaches & Coastline **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (438 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Margate [More attractions in Margate](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions) ★ 4.6 (438 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitthanet.co.uk/attractions/west-bay-2834/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01843 583334](tel:01843583334) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Margate **Postcode** CT8 8PR **Payment** Cards **Plus Code** 9F3398JJ+X4 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d9527e16af8387:0xd69d8f70f1e24d67!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d9527e16af8387:0xd69d8f70f1e24d67!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d9527e16af8387:0xd69d8f70f1e24d67!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Margate Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact West Bay Beach? Call West Bay Beach on +44 1843 577577. ## More near West Bay Beach ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Old Coach House ★ 4.9 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/old-coach-house) - [The Hussar Hotel ★ 4.3 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-hussar-hotel) - [The Powell - Birchington ★ 4.3 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/the-powell-birchington) - [Westbrook Lodge Guest House ★ 4.8 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/westbrook-lodge-guest-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Fairway 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/the-fairway-uk33753) - [West Bay House ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/west-bay-house-ukc4850) - [Hamilton Lodge 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/hamilton-lodge-m548295) - [Ethelbert Apartment 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thanet/cottages/ethelbert-apartment-uk46675) ### Campsites nearby - [Quex Park Caravan & Camping ★ 4.4 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/camping/quex-park-caravan-camping) - [Birchington Vale Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington-on-sea/camping/birchington-vale-holiday-park) - [Bradgate Caravan Park ★ 3.8 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/bradgate-caravan-park) - [Manston Court Caravan Park ★ 4.3 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/manston-court-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Jungle Jims Birchington ★ 4.3 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/jungle-jims-birchington) - [Powell-Cotton Museum ★ 4.6 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/powell-cotton-museum) - [Strokes Adventure Golf ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/strokes-adventure-golf) - [Minnis Bay ★ 4.5 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/attractions/minnis-bay)