What’s Local

Local Visitor Attactions

Margate – Kingsgate – Joss Bay – Broadstairs – Ramsgate

The hotel is in an area famous for its stunning sun rises and sunsets, miles of coastal delights including 15 beaches, its unique chalk cliffs and beds holding geological mysteries and local wildlife. Beaches seal trips, Roc Doc Tours and much more.

As well as a wealth of community leisure centres and parks the area is well known for the following activities:

Golf – This area of England is a mecca for golfers of all abilities and The Walpole is an ideal base from which to tour the 20 courses we have within a 40 minute drive. From the home of the 2003 Open at Royal St Georges to open qualifying courses such as Princes, North Foreland and Royal Cinque Ports to the many and varied challenging links courses, Our experienced staff are always on hand and weather it be for individual games or Society matches it will be our pleasure to assist in the organisation of your tour.

Bowls – With a well established tradition locally for outdoor bowls we are ideally located to experience what the area has to offer. The Walpole is situated opposite St. Georges Lawns which are home to the Cliftonville and Walpole Bay Bowls clubs. We are also within walking distance to the only indoor bowls centre in Thanet.

Cycling -With the areas 26 miles of coastal pathways and cycles tracks there seems to be endless possibilities for all levels of cyclist. The Hotel is situated 50 metres from the cliff top which is part of the famous Viking Trail. For more information see the following website www.visitthanet.co.uk/viking

To make a reservation please call +44 (0)1843 221703 or contact us via email at info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk.