Attractions in Margate

Being one of the most stunning seaside towns in the UK, most of the attractions are centred on the sea. The Margate Main Sands is the original seaside of the town with a tidal pool and children’s ride for a fun day out with your family. Even during high tides, the beach has enough sand for you to enjoy it. You can also enjoy the restaurants and shops surrounding the beach.
The West Bay beach is another one of the spectacular beaches in the town of Margate which offers a rocky beach for you to explore. You can also find many creatures along the beach.
There are numerous attractions to choose from and not a day will pass by that you will find yourself getting bored in this interesting seaside town.
Top 10 things to do in Margate
Mad Hatter’s Tea Room. Taking inspiration from the movie Alice in Wonderland, this is one of the best places to have an afternoon tea. An old-fashioned English café with pots of tea and coffee and slices of fruitcake are served by a person dressed as the Mad Hatter himself.
 

Dreamland. This is one of the places where you can have a fun day out with your family. With rides to enjoy in groups, Dreamland has a fun day planned ahead for you. If you are a skater then the Retro Roller Room is the place to go to. For your little ones, the Octopus Gardens have a circus tent, beach huts and even a shed for arts and crafts.
The Botany Bay. This is located at the foot of chalk cliffs and is filled with an abundance of seashells and even marine life such as starfish, crabs and cuttlefish.
Shell Grotto. This is the place where you will come across around 4.6 million shells and underground passages leading to different chambers filled with mosaic. The history of the place is disputed; however, many people believe it to be an ancient temple while others think it was a secret meeting place for a cult. The beauty and mystery of this place will leave you amazed.

The Old Town. It is basically a network of old and attractive streets where you will come across trendy cafés and bars and you can even shop for retro products along with visiting the art galleries in the area. One of the most famous home cooked burger that you should definitely try is found in the Harbour Café.
Turner Contemporary. One of the best and classiest galleries that you will across located in the beautiful seaside town of Margate. The exhibitions involve not only historical art but also focuses on contemporary which has been brought together in fresh and vibrant ways.

The Old Kent Market. You can even become a stallholder at this diverse market. The history of the market began with the Parade Cinema which is now being restored in a way that will incorporate the history and heritage of the building and also allow visitors to enjoy the diversity of this market.

Theatre Royal. Being one of the second oldest theatres in England, the aim of the Royal Theatre is to give their audience the opportunity to enjoy and experience artistic work and also to involve people interested in it by developing their skills and challenging their minds. The audience is also encouraged to participate in the celebration and debates that take place.

Margate Tudor House. One of the oldest buildings in the towns, it dates back to the sixteenth century. The features that are found in the house are intriguing which reflects that it was a high-status building at the time of construction through the glazed windows and two chimneys.
Drapers Windmill. Originally there were three mills on the site. It was built in the 19th century and is a smock mill. It was worked through the use of wind until 1916 after which gas power was used. The guided tours are free which will help you to understand how the mill works along with its extensive history.