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Natural landmarks · South East England

Old York Gate

In or near Westwood.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Old York Gate — a place in South East England, United Kingdom.

York Gate, Harbour Street, Broadstairs - geograph.org.uk - 8167100

Rod Grealish — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Broadstairs · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Old York Gate is a place located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old York Gate is located in South-East England. It is a notable example of a historic gate, contributing to the area's architectural heritage. The structure's significance is recognised by its listed status.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3593, 1.4444
County
Kent
District
Thanet
Parish
Broadstairs and St. Peters
Postcode
CT10 1EU
Parliamentary constituency
East Thanet
Nearest railway station
Broadstairs — 0.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old York Gate?
Old York Gate is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT10 1EU), in the parish of Broadstairs and St. Peters.
What is Old York Gate?
Old York Gate — a place in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old York Gate?
The nearest railway station is Broadstairs, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Westwood. Drivers can use postcode CT10 1EU.
Is Old York Gate a protected site?
Yes — Old York Gate is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay Ramsar wetland.
Is Old York Gate free to visit?
Yes, Old York Gate is free to enter.
How do I get to Old York Gate?
The nearest railway station is Broadstairs, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT10 1EU.