Villages · South East England
Westgate on Sea
In or near Birchington-on-Sea.
Westgate on Sea — a village in england south east.
Stacey Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea · 0.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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
Westgate on Sea is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 6,594. It is known for its coastal setting and proximity to the sea. The village combines residential areas with local amenities, providing a peaceful atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3824, 1.3367
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Westgate-on-Sea
- Postcode
- CT8 8RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Population
- 6,594
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea — 0.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634413 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Carlton Cinema
Theatres · 0.0 km
Westgate-on-Sea
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Westgate-on-Sea Recreation Ground
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Garlinge
Villages · 1.5 km
Westbrook Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Royal Sea Bathing Hospital
Gardens · 2.1 km
Erasmus Wilson
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Margate Main Sands
Beaches · 2.1 km
Dig Gallery
Galleries · 2.2 km
Birchington-on-Sea
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate on Sea?
- Westgate on Sea is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT8 8RN), in the parish of Westgate-on-Sea.
- What is Westgate on Sea?
- Westgate on Sea — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Westgate on Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT8 8RN.
- Is Westgate on Sea a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate on Sea is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Westgate on Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT8 8RN.