Garlinge

Settlement in Kent Thanet

England

Garlinge

Arlington House Arlington House seen from the exit of Margate railway station. Built in 1964 as luxury apartments in the brutalist style. — Arlington House Credit: Daniel Parks

Garlinge is a small suburban village located in the district of Thanet, in the county of Kent, England. Situated just over two miles north of the coastal town of Margate, Garlinge is nestled between Westgate-on-Sea and Westbrook.

The village has a population of around 5,000 residents and is predominantly residential, characterized by a mix of detached houses, semi-detached properties, and a few apartment blocks. The area is known for its peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live for many local families and retirees.

Garlinge benefits from its proximity to the coast, with beautiful sandy beaches and scenic coastal walks just a short distance away. The village also boasts various amenities, including a primary school, a local convenience store, and a few pubs and eateries. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access the nearby towns of Margate and Westgate-on-Sea.

Transport links in Garlinge are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to surrounding areas. The A28 road runs through the village, providing easy access to the wider Kent region and beyond.

Overall, Garlinge offers a charming and tranquil setting, ideal for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle within close proximity to the coast and nearby towns.

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Garlinge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.374477/1.35659 or Grid Reference TR3369. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arlington House

Arlington House seen from the exit of Margate railway station. Built in 1964 as luxury apartments in the brutalist style.

Daniel Parks

Platform 1, Margate Station

The station entrance is to the right of the photograph.

Adrian Taylor

Nayland Rock Hotel

The Nayland Rock Hotel seen from the Royal Crescent Promenade. Built as a crescent in the mid-19th Century, it is Grade II listed and currently due to be renovated and reopened as a spa and hotel. Arlington House is seen in the background.

Daniel Parks

Margate beach and the Ferris wheel

Tom Page

Space in front of Margate station

Tom Page

Promenade and beach in Margate

Tom Page

Margate : T.S. Eliot plaque, Margate Railway Station

Jim Osley

Margate : Empire Cinema signage, Dreamland

Temporary signage for Sam Mendes' feature film Lumière.

Jim Osley

St Mildredâs Bay

View from the promenade leading to St Mildred’s Gardens.

John Baker

St Mildredâs Bay

View of the promenade leading to Ledge Point.

John Baker

Westcliff House, 37, Sea Road

This view of TR3270 : Westcliff House, 37, Sea Road shows the building, when it was derelict. It has since been converted into a specialist care home.

John Baker

St Mildredâs Bay

A view from the promenade overlooking a salt water paddling pool.

John Baker

Release the Seal

Part of a painted nature mural, seen on the exterior wall of a private residential property. One of a number of exterior wall on-street murals in the area, part of an arts trail exhibition. The exterior wall brickwork is visible, as are the textures of the materials worn, the seals fur.

D M Wilmot