Margate to Whitstable Arts and Culture Cycle
There is plenty to explore before even taking to your saddle as you begin your adventure at the Turner Contemporary art gallery. From Margate to Whitstable there's so much to see along the coastal bays and beaches.
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Margate to Whitstable Arts and Culture Cycle
There is plenty to explore before even taking to your saddle as you begin your adventure at the Turner Contemporary art gallery. From Margate to Whitstable there's so much to see along the coastal bays and beaches.
Turner Contemporary
Start your day by visiting one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries – the Turner Contemporary. Celebrating Margate’s connection with the painter J.M.W. Turner, an artist who believed that art could be an agent of change. The Turner Contemporary art gallery is open all year-round with free access. A perfect start to your itinerary of the day.
Turner Contemporary
Margate to Whitstable Cycle Route
Set off on your cycle route from the Turner Contemporary art gallery and take a leisurely cycle ride along the picturesque Thanet coast, taking in some of the Viking Coastal Path along the way. A flat and comfortable coastal route.
Visit the quiet St Mildred’s Bay a perfect seaside oasis. Look out at crystal clear sea views before pedalling into Westgate-on-Sea.
Margate to Whitstable Cycle Route
West Bay Café
West Bay Café & Beach Bar is the perfect place to stop off and grab a bite. West Bay Café is an independent, family run business right on the sandy beach of West Bay, Westgate-on-Sea.
They serve premium café food from full English breakfast to eggs benedict, fresh battered fish & chips to homemade juicy burgers.
They also offer daily, home cooked specials and a range of irresistible cakes and treats, all lovingly prepared by their passionate and talented chefs.
Vegetarian and vegan options are also available to cater for all their guests – plus it’s dog friendly!
West Bay Café
Chappell Contemporary Art Gallery
Take a wander around the Chappell Contemporary art gallery situated in Oxford Street. The gallery was established in 2015 by Paula Chappell who studied Sculpture at Wimbledon School of art. Her love of creating art led her to open her own space to showcase brand new talent to help artists begin their exciting journey.
The modern gallery has an exciting, fun vibe predominantly focusing on limited edition prints, original paintings and light pieces, including handmade neon art.
Chappell Contemporary Art Gallery
Lobster Shack
Finish your cycling route with a well deserved hot or cold beverage and fill up on delicious seafood at the Lobster Shack.
With amazing beach views and lots of outdoor seating, The Lobster Shack is the perfect seaside spot to end your cycling route. Even in the winter months they have a cosy log burner making the restaurant suitable all year round.
The Lobster ShackTravel
Arriving: Explore this area by parking at a pay and display car park in Margate or getting the train to Margate train station which is located approx. 0.6 miles away from the Turner Contemporary.
Departing: On your journey home you can take the Whitstable Southeastern train which is located approx. 0.8 miles away from the Lobster Shack.