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.
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 Tapas.
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Millies Bar
Beach RoadJust the best place to watch the sunset with drinks and Tapas.
Quince
A lovely laid - back restaurant with great service and brilliant, locally sourced food.
Entertainment
Really friendly, independent, local run cinema. Good range of screens and films.
Carlton Cinema station
Really friendly, independent, local run cinema. Good range of screens and films.
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.
Clip ‘n Climb Thanet
Westwood RoadGreat activity. Booking recommended. Located at Westwood shopping.
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
Birchington-On-Sea Station
Station ApproachGreat beach -Minnis Bay. Local shops and bars
Nearby towns
Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate are close by and there are regular train services from Westgate on Sea, or catch one of the many buses.
About 3 miles away. A short drive, or a long walk along the promenade. You can catch a train from Westgate Station to Margate or one of the many local buses. Lots of independent shops, bars, restaurants and galleries. Its buzzing, especially at weekends, so do book in advance.
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UpMargate
20 The CentreAbout 3 miles away. A short drive, or a long walk along the promenade. You can catch a train from Westgate Station to Margate or one of the many local buses. Lots of independent shops, bars, restaurants and galleries. Its buzzing, especially at weekends, so do book in advance.
About 5 miles away, drive or jump on a train. Busy tourist town, lots of Dickens connections and an eclectic range of places to eat and drink.
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Broadstairs
About 5 miles away, drive or jump on a train. Busy tourist town, lots of Dickens connections and an eclectic range of places to eat and drink.
Sightseeing
Canterbury is a short drive (30 mins) but is well served by buses.
A great day out.
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Canterbury
Canterbury is a short drive (30 mins) but is well served by buses.
A great day out.
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