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Margate tourist and visitor information guide
Margate, all the fun of this East Kent seaside holiday resort, with its beaches and amusements, originally developed as a Londoner's holiday area.
The resort has a lot of facilities with a theatre, cinema's, golf, fishing and good beaches. The interesting parish church, St John, has many brasses. The Theatre Royal dates from 1787.
Activities
Dreamland, Margate
A 1920s classic seaside amusement park - currently closed for redevelopment. Features a Grade II listed Scenic Railway roller coaster. Grant just awarded so hopeful the park will live again. Dreamland information
Margate Caves Trinity Square, Margate
Now closed due to Health and Safety concerns. Margate Caves information
Historic Houses
Shell Grotto 31 Grotto Hill, Margate CT9 2BU
Underground grotto covered in shells and reached by tunnels. Discovered in 1835. Shop and cafe. Shell Grotto information
Salmestone Grange Nash Road, Margate CT9 4BX
A preserved Tudor house. Guided tours available only for groups. Weddings and conference venue. Salmestone Grange information
Museums
Margate Museum Old Market Place, Margate CT9 1ER
local exhibits on the history of the seaside town. Margate Museum information
Powell Cotton Museum Quex Park, Birchington, Margate CT7 0BH
Museum and Regency house, Quex House, with gardens. The Powell-Cotton museum displays itemns collected in Africa and Asia by this Victorian explorer. Powell Cotton Museum information
Hotels
Hussar Hotel 4* Guest accommodation
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219 Canterbury Rd Margate CT9 5JP MAP The Hussar is a family-run hotel set a 5-minute drive from the centre of Margate and the coast, offering a bar, a restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Each bedroom at the Hussar Hotel is spacious and has its own bathroom with a bath, a shower and fre... More Information and Book ... |
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31 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville Margate CT9 2HL MAP Situated on the Eastern Esplanade, the main seafront road from Margate to Broadstairs, Palm Court overlooks the beautiful Oval Garden of the Queens Promenade and the sea below. Palm Court is a small, family-run hotel that serves home-cooked food and has ... More Information and Book ... |
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Eastern Esplanade Margate CT9 2HL MAP Imagine a hotel with a relaxed informality and the highest standards of service. Our elegant Victorian offers en suite standard, executive rooms and junior suites, most enjoying spectacular sea views and superb Turner sunsets. In the restaurant we serve... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
The Malvern Guesthouse & The Blues Grill 3* Guest House
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29 Eastern Esplanade Margate CT9 2HL MAP Our small, friendly, family-run guest house is situated on the Eastern Esplanade, and offers outstanding sea views in the heart of Cliftonville, close to the centre of Margate. A 5-storey Victorian terraced property featuring old charm with a modern twis... More Information and Book ... |
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9 Westcliff Gardens Margate CT9 5DS MAP Facing the sea with the sandy beach just steps away, this guest house has 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Airport transfers can be arranged, and there is a free taxi-booking service. Each cosy room at Westbrook Lodge Guest House has facil... More Information and Book ... |
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19-25 Edgar Road Margate CT9 2EG MAP The Glenwood is ideally located for the business executive. We are within close proximity to the Continent, Canterbury and Kent International Airport at Manston. Good food, comfortable beds and caring staff who combine to make certain all of our guests e... More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Margate CT9 1DD 19 King Street is a terraced, grade II listed cottage in the heart of the Kent coastal town of Margate. The cottage has one double bedroom, one twin room and one single room with a family bathroom, making it suitable for five people. Sleeps: 5 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £313 - £722 a week.... More Information and Book ... |
Explore the Kent coast over towards Dover and the famous white cliffs, visit Deal on the way.
Towns Near Margate To Visit - straight line distance:
Broadstairs Tourist Information (3.23 miles) Ramsgate Tourist Information (4.08 miles) Sandwich Tourist Information (8.03 miles) Herne Bay Tourist Information (10.83 miles)
Where to Stay in Margate
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Area Telephone Code
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