Historical Talk and Tour of The Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery, Margate

The Walpole Bay Hotel, built in 1914 and extended in 1927, is a family-run hotel, owned by the Bishop family since 1995. The owner, Jane Bishop, will give a talk, lasting about an hour, about the history of the hotel, which incorporates a Living Museum with all floors packed with exhibits. Enter the hotel by the original marble steps, dating from 1914, and take the marvellous trellis-gated Otis lift, installed in 1927 and still working perfectly. In the reception and on all five floors are items of interest. Following the talk, you are invited to tour the museum and galleries on your own. A fascinating recent addition is the telescope used by members of the Walpole Bay Ship Spotters Club, mounted on Walpole Bay promenade from the '20s to the '70s, which is in the progress of being restored to full working order.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

1100

Saturday 12 September:

1100

Sunday 13 September:

1100

Monday 14 September:

1100

Tuesday 15 September:

1100

Wednesday 16 September:

1100

Thursday 17 September:

1100

Friday 18 September:

1100

Saturday 19 September:

1100

Sunday 20 September:

1100

Location & directions

Walpole Bay Hotel, Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 2JJ

Contact on day:

Jane Bishop

Telephone number:

+441843221703

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking preferred by contacting the hotel reception.

Booking telephone number:

+441843221703

Accessibility details

Street parking only. The Indoor Bowls Club car park may be used with a free voucher obtained from Reception. Ramp access for wheelchairs but only the standard British Wheel base chair will fit into the 1927 lift which takes you to the accessible toilet on the 3rd floor. We are not suitable for Mobility scooters but do have a walker or wheelchair available for guests' use.

Additional information

Tea rooms, Veranda and Lounge Bar will be open from 1100 until 2000 for the public on Heritage Open Days. The Museum and Napery Gallery will also be open from 1100 to 2000.

Max number of people:

50

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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