Westgate-on-Sea, Seaside town in Kent, England
Westgate-on-Sea features two sandy beaches, St Mildred's Bay and West Bay, with a railway station connecting residents to London and other major cities.
The town evolved from farmland into a residential area after the London, Chatham and Dover Railway arrived in 1863, transforming it into a planned estate.
The Victorian canopies shelter numerous local shops offering crafts and souvenirs, while the Edwardian Carlton Cinema maintains its historical entertainment traditions.
The town receives approximately 728 millimeters of rainfall annually, with summer temperatures reaching 21°C and winter temperatures dropping to 1°C.
During World War I, the Royal Naval Air Service operated a seaplane base at St Mildred's Bay, using two slipways to transfer aircraft between hangars and sea.
Location: Thanet
Website: https://www.westgateonsea.gov.uk/
Website: https://westgateonsea.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.38139,1.33806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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Royal Sea Bathing Hospital
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Powell-Cotton Museum
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Carlton Cinema
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Church of All Saints
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Church of St Saviour
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Church of All Saints
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Waterloo Tower In Grounds Of Quex Park
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Birchington Methodist Chapel
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Gun Tower In The Grounds Of Quex Park
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2 Statues In Centre Of Lily Pond At Quex Park
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K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside The Church
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Nayland Rock Hotel
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RNLI Surf Boat Memorial
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The Powell Arms Public House
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Water Tower At Margate Station
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Statue of Erasmus Wilson to South of Royal Sea Bathing Hospital
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Surf Boat Memorial
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Birchington and Acol War Memorial and memorial enclosure
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Nayland Rock
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Smugglers' Cafe
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4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated In Front Of The Powell Cotton Museum Building
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Quex House
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