Here’s the thing I realised while standing there, ice cream dripping on my shoe: Westwood Cross isn’t a destination. It’s a connector. It’s where you go when you’re not quite on holiday and not quite at home. It’s the silent partner to the seaside’s loud, dramatic personality.
23 Margate Rd, Broadstairs CT10 2BF - Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
When the bucket-and-spade charm of Broadstairs gets too twee, and the gritty cool of Margate feels too… crowded (yes, I said it), Westwood Cross is the neutral ground. It’s a place where you can buy a new frying pan without a metaphorical seagull trying to steal it.
I don’t love it the way I love the cliffs at Kingsgate. But I appreciate it. It’s the unsung hero of the Thanet retail scene.
Final Thought (With a Side of Sarcasm)
So next time you’re on Margate Road, feeling that itch to buy something pointless or just need to escape the wind, give Westwood Cross a nod. It’s not trying to be cool. It’s just there, like that reliable mate who always has a car and a sense of direction. And honestly? In a world of pop-up shops and artisan everything, that’s kind of refreshing.
Just don’t forget to avoid that roundabout. Trust me on this one.
