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Margate Palm Bay, also known as Palmers Bay in Cliftonville, is a pleasant sandy beach situated between Walpole and Botany Bay. The beach is not promoted as a bathing beach, despite having a seawater bathing pool, and is home to Foreness Waterski and Boat Club and Jet Ski World.
The beach offers a relaxed, open feel with a mix of sand and shingle, and plenty of space to spread out. At low tide, the beach reveals a large sandy area, with rockpools and chalk cliffs providing a scenic backdrop. It's great for beachcombing, relaxed strolls, and even a spot of kite flying when the breeze is up. There's also a large green clifftop park running along the back of the beach, ideal for picnics or simply enjoying the sea view.
The beach has basic facilities, including public toilets and litter bins nearby, though there aren't any cafés or shops directly on the beachfront. However, Cliftonville and Margate town centre are both within walking distance and offer plenty of places to eat and explore. The beach is a popular launch spot for jet skis and is also suitable for light paddling, beach activities, or simply relaxing by the sea. Additionally, the eastern end of Palm Bay is known as Forness Bay and is home to Margate's water skiing club.
Dogs are allowed all year round, making Palm Bay a favourite for dog owners. Unlike many other Thanet beaches that have seasonal restrictions, Palm Bay remains dog-friendly even during the summer. Parking is easy and free – there's a large free car park just behind the beach, and additional roadside parking is usually available along Palm Bay Avenue and nearby residential streets. From the car park, it's a short walk down to the sand via ramps or steps, so access is relatively straightforward.
There are no lifeguards stationed at Palm Bay, so swimmers and paddlers should be cautious, particularly when the tide is coming in. The waters here can be calm on a good day, but conditions can change quickly.
Margate Palm Bay is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk and the Viking Coastal Trail.
Bay Sand Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 57% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
The tide at Margate Palm Bay is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 3:17 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:36 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Parking off Palm Bay Avenue.
Dogs are welcome.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Margate Museum (1.2 miles)
Yard of Ale (1.8 miles)
St Peter's Village Tour (2 miles)
Stone Bay (2.4 miles)
Kent Surf School (2.7 miles)
Viking Bay (2.7 miles)
Carlton Cinema (3.2 miles)
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum (3.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles south as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Cliftonville, Margate
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR373714
Coordinates: 51°23'31"N 1°24'36"E
Mapcode: GBR WZT.PCD
What 3 Words: phones.sorry.linked
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Thanet
Nearest postcode: CT9 3GH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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