Historical Talk and Tour of The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum, Margate
Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 2JJ
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 conduct a guided tour of the hotel and tell a little of its long history. The hotel 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. Being taken on a guided tour of this amazing building by Jane Bishop is an opportunity not to be missed.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 11am
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11am
- Sunday 08 September:
- 11am
- Monday 09 September:
- 11am
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 11am
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 11am
- Thursday 12 September:
- 11am
- Friday 13 September:
- 11am
- Saturday 14 September:
- 11am
- Sunday 15 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:
- Booking on a first-come first-served basis for each day. Book by telephoning the Hotel's reception of 01843 221703 or email [email protected]
- Booking contact name:
- Jane Bishop
- Booking telephone number:
- +441843221703
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 12 Aug 2024 09:00 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:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
