Out in the blogging world we keep reading about everyone's long weekend in seaside towns along the Kent coast. Margate appears to be the destination of choice at the moment but our tried and tested all time favourite that we just can't stop going back to is Whitstable. It's got everything - quirky boutique shops, great restaurants, the beach. But just the other day we found ourselves wanting of a proper day by the sea side; golden sand, gently lapping waves and an ice cream or two, almost like a real holiday! So we packed a picnic and headed to Westgate-on-Sea.
As you can see from our 'holiday' snaps the beach is beautiful and more importantly it's quiet.
There are a few small kiosks on the promenade where you can buy teas and ice cream and also another full of brightly coloured plastic buckets, spades and beach balls to keep the children happy. We've spent many a happy day splashing in the shallow sea here over the years and can definitely recommend it for a great family day out.
Although the beach and the small town of Westgate is quiet its neighbour is the more colourful and lively town of Margate so if you want to you can wander along the sea front and sample the Turner Contemporary gallery or visit the many quirky shops while sampling the local fish and chips.
But don't all hurry down at once, keep this little seaside gem a secret and we will see you there!
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