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Cliftonville grew out of the eastern edges of Margate during the Victorian era, originally designed as a refined coastal retreat perched atop the chalk cliffs. Today, it retains a distinct character shaped by its architecture - massive, salt-washed townhouses and wide avenues that lead directly toward the sea. The geography is defined by the Viking Coastal Trail and the "Newgate Gap," which provides a break in the cliffs for beach access. While the high street along Northdown Road serves as the practical hub with its independent grocers and hardware stores, the real draw remains the proximity to Walpole Bay. Here, you’ll find one of the largest tidal swimming pools in the country, a grade-II listed structure that disappears entirely at high tide, leaving only the Grade II-listed lift shaft standing against the horizon. It’s a place where the air always tastes of salt, and the pace is dictated more by the tides and the wind off the North Sea than by the bustle of the town centre nearby.