Retirement properties in Westgate-on-Sea

Westgate-on-Sea offers all the amenities you need to enjoy your retirement, your way.

• Groceries - Major supermarkets, such as Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, are a short drive away, with smaller chains and grocers in the town itself.
• Shopping - The best shopping opportunities are in nearby Margate’s Old Town, where you’ll find a variety of boutiques, or in Thanet’s Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, where you can find classic high street favourites.
• Healthcare - Local GP surgeries like Westgate Surgery offer more day-to-day care along with nearby pharmacies, opticians, and dentists, while Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate is around a 15-minute drive away.

With plenty of nearby heritage sites, coastal walks, and local events, you’ll have plenty to enjoy if you retire to Westgate-on-Sea.

• Visit historic sites like Tudor House and the Shell Grotto in Margate, or take a day trip to Canterbury to visit the Cathedral and an array of museums in the city.
• Watch a film at Carlton Cinema, an art-deco style cinema that shows modern films and classic favourites in a charming, nostalgic setting.
• Join nearby U3A groups to discover various interest groups catered to retirees, where you can pursue hobbies from history and languages to chess, art, and more.

The Kent coast offers plenty of opportunities to stay active, with accessible seaside walking paths, senior-friendly fitness classes, and other facilities.

• Hartsdown Leisure Centre is a short drive away in Margate, where you can enjoy gym facilities, yoga classes, and a swimming pool.
• St Mildred’s Bay and West Bay are close enough to the town to merit daily strolls along the flat, walkable promenades – perfect for enjoying sunset or sunrise views.
• Bowls clubs, tennis courts, and golf clubs are all nearby and make for a great way to stay fit while making new friends in the area.

Westgate-on-Sea has a thorough public transport network that makes it easy to plan day trips around the local area, as well as further afield – even if you don’t drive.

• By car - A network of A-roads connects the town to Canterbury, Broadstairs, Whitstable, and other nearby towns and villages.
• By bus - Regular services run to nearby towns and villages like Birchington, Herne Bay, and Margate.
• By rail -  The town railway station offers direct trains to London, Canterbury West, Margate, and Ramsgate.