Margate ‘The Original Seaside’, brimming with artistic offering and traditional seaside fun
There is nothing like fresh sea air and active fun to stimulate a healthy appetite. Choose fish and chips, candyfloss, or from the cafes, coffee bars and restaurants; where you can enjoy a leisurely meal ‘alfresco’ whilst deciding what to do next or just watch the world go by.
Dreamland, an iconic amusement park not just home to vintage rides including the UK's oldest wooden roller coaster and big wheel but pop-up entertainment, live music, art installations, bars and restaurants.
A visit to Margate Old Town is a must. Housed in a 17th Century building is Margate Museum and nearby is the Tudor House, built in 1525, in contrast to the modern galleries, individual shops and eateries. Try to solve the mystery of the Shell Grotto, 70ft of winding underground passages decorated with strange symbols mosaiced in millions of shells. Summer 2019 sees the reopening of Margate Caves for the next generation of explorers
Show goers are spoilt for choice from the second oldest theatre in Great Britain – Theatre Royal, one of the smallest – Tom Thumb Theatre or the Margate Winter Gardens In the evening there is nothing better than watching stunning colours reflected in the water as the sun sets over the sea, as generations before have, and as the artist JMW Turner did. Turner Contemporary art gallery is named after him, showcasing contemporary and historic art, with from 28th September - 12 January 2020 hosting the Turner Prize Just outside Margate, the Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens are waiting to be discovered For things to do in Margate, click here or read our blog for inspiration.
The Shell Grotto is one of the world's most mysterious places: a series of underground…
Grade II listed building built in 1525 as a yeoman farmer’s house. Restored in 1951, 86%…
Margate Museum is opened by a group of volunteers called the Friends of Margate Museum…
Opened on August 3rd 1911 by the Mayor of Margate. Providing Hospitality and Leisure…
This is a great family beach with a sandy bay with a small section of sand at high tide.
Turner Contemporary is a visual arts organisation, based in Margate that celebrates JMW…
This timeless beach with tidal pool, children’s rides and amusement arcades offer…
This hidden gem offers stunning views of white cliffs and beautiful chalk stacks.
North Foreland Golf Club offers seaside golf at its best: with views of the sea from…
Some of the best examples of sea caves in the country can be found here.
A completely tidal bay, with a long stretch of sand when the tide is out.
A surfer’s paradise, this popular 200-metre long bay is known as the best surfing beach…
The Crampton Tower Museum is a fascinating small museum is partly housed in a flint tower…
South East England’s premiere surf school. Established in 1998 we have given thousands of…