Welcome to Birchington

Birchington is a charming coastal town located in the district of Thanet in Kent, England. The town is situated between Margate and Herne Bay and is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning coastal walks, and rich history. Birchington has a population of around 10,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Birchington is the beautiful Minnis Bay beach. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is also home to a number of beach huts, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great place to spend a day with family and friends. Another popular attraction in Birchington is the Quex Park Museum. The museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of the area, including the famous Powell-Cotton collection of African and Asian animals.

Birchington is also known for its stunning coastal walks. The town is situated on the Viking Coastal Trail, which is a 32-mile route that takes you along the beautiful coastline of Kent. The trail passes through some of the most picturesque villages and towns in the area, including Birchington, Margate, and Ramsgate. The trail is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Birchington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kathleen Barham	Park Lane Birchington Kent CT7 0AS 01843841046 School Website
The Llewellyn School And Nursery Other Independent Special School Ages:2-25 Head Teacher Manager Sara Llewellyn	Quex Park Estate Birchington Kent Margate Kent CT7 0BB 7855458037
King Ethelbert School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Sellen	Canterbury Road Birchington Kent CT7 9BL 01843831999 School Website
Ursuline College Westgate On Sea Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Danielle Lancefield	225 Canterbury Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8LX 01843834431 School Website
St Saviours Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Bonell	Elm Grove Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8LD 01843831707 School Website
St Crispins Community Primary Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Davidson	St Crispin's Road Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8EB 01843832040 School Website
Chartfield School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Calcutt	45 Minster Road Westgate-On-Sea Kent CT8 8DA 1843831716 School Website
Garlinge Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Williams	Westfield Road Margate Kent CT9 5PA 01843221877 School Website
Cherry Tree Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Ms Susan Finn	29 All Saints Avenue Margate Kent CT9 5QN 1843290131 School Website
Monkton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Wendy Stone	Monkton Street Monkton Ramsgate Kent CT12 4JQ 01843821394 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Birchington-On-Sea Station Approach, Birchington-On-Sea, Kent, CT7 9RD 0.31 Miles

Westgate-On-Sea Station Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QY 1.46 Miles

Margate Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD 2.93 Miles

Minster Station Approach, Minster, Kent, CT12 4HX 3.11 Miles

Ramsgate Station Approach Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7RE 4.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Central Cars 01843 888888 3A Alpha Rd, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9EG 0.23 Miles
Airport Independent Cars 01843 841404 376 Canterbury Rd, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9UB 0.54 Miles
Central Airport Transfers 01843 834492 93 Linksfield Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8HQ 0.90 Miles
Central Taxis 01843 869999 32 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RF 1.40 Miles
Chauffeur Hire 01843 833833 32 St. Mildreds Rd, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RF 1.40 Miles
Island Cars 01843 832000 32 St Mildreds Rd, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RS 1.65 Miles
Station Cabs Call 07522 311500 24 Orchard Gdns, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JT 1.96 Miles
Westbrook Taxi Service 07990 878350 45 Orchard Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JS 2.04 Miles
Crusader Taxi 07521 206007 Balmoral Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PQ 2.11 Miles
Abbey Airport Taxis 01843 826129 52 Fulham Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5NL 2.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Square Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Linington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchington Post Office (Co-Op) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Charlesworth Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lancaster Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cross Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alpha Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spencer Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beach Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Brunswick Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Duncan Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Berthas Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minnis Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birchington Medical Centre 01843 848818	Birchington Medical Ctr. Minnis Road Birchington Kent CT7 9HQ
Westgate Surgery 0300 0426426	60 Westgate Bay Avenue Westgate-On-Sea Kent CT8 8SN
Dr Crosfield C E & Partners	Village Hall The Length St. Nicholas At Wade Birchington Kent CT7 0PW
Northdown Surgery 01843 231661	Northdown Surgery St. Anthony's Way Cliftonville Margate,Kent CT9 5RE
Minster Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	75 High Street Minster Ramsgate CT12 4AB

Local Stores

Birchington
54-56 Station Road
Birchington
Kent
CT7 9RA
01843 845529
shop.4648@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.14 miles

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SPAR Ramsgate
7 St John's Crescent
Newington
Ramsgate
CT12 6FF
01843 591889
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Birchington - Eagle Vets
4 Eastfield Road Birchington Kent CT7 9RH 01843 845050 birchington@medivet.co.uk Website 0.13 miles

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Birchington Veterinary Centre
9 Minnis Road Birchington Kent CT7 9SD 01843 845347 enquiries@thanetvets.com Website 0.28 miles
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Dafne Veterinary Hospital
4/5 Invicta Way Manston Park Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 5FD 01843260278 info@dafnevets.uk 1.73 miles
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Medivet Minster
75A High Street Minster Ramsgate Kent CT12 4AB 01843 825999 minster@medivet.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Thanet Vets
College Road Margate Kent CT9 5TP 01843 226678 enquiries@thanetvets.com Website 3.53 miles
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Vet 2 U
4 Wilton Road Haine Industrial Estate Ramsgate Kent CT12 5HG 01843 606867 enquiries@vet2u.direct Website 3.92 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sandwich Bay
Pebble And Sandy Private Beach Walk. Charge To Access The Beach, But No Time Limit And Great At Low Tide. Sandwich Lancashire 6.06 miles

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 11.31 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 12.30 miles

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Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 13.25 miles

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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 14.16 miles

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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 15.63 miles

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