National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Marine Terrace Tidal Pool
In or near Westwood.
Marine Terrace Tidal Pool — Outdoor swimming pool / lido.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Margate · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Marine Terrace Tidal Pool is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1937, it dates from the modern period. Free to visit. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Herne Bay and Sandwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Margate, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area CT9.
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Official information
Dreamland is a free-entry amusement park featuring a variety of rides and attractions. Visitors can enjoy unlimited rides with wristbands or tokens, and the park hosts seasonal events and live music throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marine Terrace Tidal Pool is located in Thanet, Kent, within South-East England. Established in 1937, this modern tidal pool is part of the Thanet Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Kent Downs. It is also recognised under the RAMSAR Convention for its wetland importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3880, 1.3737
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Thanet, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT9 5FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Phone
- 01843 267026
- Established
- 1937
- Nearest railway station
- Margate — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Weekends and school holidays throughout the season; closed during winter.
- Official site
- www.dreamland.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w93759700 (ODbL)
- commons: Tidal paddling Pool, Margate - geograph.org.uk - 1473125.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marine Terrace Tidal Pool?
- Marine Terrace Tidal Pool is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT9 5FJ), in the parish of Thanet, unparished area.
- What is Marine Terrace Tidal Pool?
- Marine Terrace Tidal Pool — Outdoor swimming pool / lido.
- How do I get to Marine Terrace Tidal Pool?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT9 5FJ.
- When was Marine Terrace Tidal Pool built?
- Built or established in 1937.
- Is Marine Terrace Tidal Pool a protected site?
- Yes — Marine Terrace Tidal Pool is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Marine Terrace Tidal Pool free to visit?
- Yes, Marine Terrace Tidal Pool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marine Terrace Tidal Pool?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT9 5FJ.