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 new addition this year 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 & Tours

Friday 12 September:

11am

Saturday 13 September:

11am

Sunday 14 September:

11am

Monday 15 September:

11am

Tuesday 16 September:

11am

Wednesday 17 September:

11am

Thursday 18 September:

11am

Friday 19 September:

11am

Saturday 20 September:

11am

Sunday 21 September:

11am

Location & directions

Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 2JJ

Contact on day:

Jane Bishop

Telephone number:

+441843221703

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book by phone or email.

Booking contact name:

The hotel reception

Booking telephone number:

+441843221703

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

22 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

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 11am until 8pm for the public on Heritage Open Days.

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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