Visit the Isle of Thanet
Margate
Food and Drink
Margate is fun; it’s vibrant; it’s creative. This is a playful
place with an edgy air, and it is an exciting place to be.
A holiday isn’t a holiday without excellent food and
drink to enjoy, and an Isle of Thanet staycation will
give you plenty of choice when it comes to what and
where to eat and drink. You’ll find everything here from
a traditional fish and chip supper that can be eaten
on the beach, to multi-award winning restaurants.
Ice cream parlours and seafood stalls abound and,
rather wonderfully, Thanet is said to have the highest
concentration of micropubs in the country.
www.visitthanet.co.uk/stay-and-eat/eating-and-
drinking/
One of the biggest draws for Margate has to be Turner
Contemporary, one of the UK’s leading art galleries.
The gallery will be hosting the renowned Turner Prize
2019 from 28th September 2019 to 12th January 2020
– a not-to-be-missed exhibition.
For art lovers, the joy doesn’t stop at Turner; the entire
town has a vibrant cultural scene, with many artists
studios, galleries and events to take part in and visit.
Accommodation
Whatever your budget might be, you’ll find somewhere
to stay that suits it perfectly. From boutique hotels to
friendly bed and breakfasts, as well as a number of
excellent camping sites, the Isle of Thanet has it – and
you – covered. Plus, no matter which resort you stay
in, you’re close enough to the others to visit all three
during your trip.
Of course, Margate can’t be mentioned without also
mentioning Dreamland, the great British seaside
amusement experience. Not only is this a theme park,
but it is also a venue for a variety of events and acts
including some shining stars of the music scene.
OPENING SUMMER 2019: The Margate Caves
Originally opened to the public in 1863, the Margate
Caves will reopen for the next generation of explorers
in summer 2019.
Events
When you’ve finished exploring the beaches,
attractions and eateries of the three resorts of Margate,
Broadstairs and Ramsgate, you’ll find plenty more to
do in the way of Thanet’s inspiring events’ calendar.
The Isle of Thanet offers you endless things to do,
year-round, from live music and food festivals, to craft
markets, art exhibitions and theatre.
www.visitthanet.co.uk/whats-on/
Broadstairs
For a timeless seaside experience, you can do no
better than Broadstairs. Boasting seven sandy bays
with unrivalled diversity – from the rural, awe-inspiring
Botany Bay to the bustling town-side Viking Bay,
there’s a beach for everyone. Enjoy an ice cream at
Morellis to eat on the sand and recreate your childhood
seaside memories with your own family, or have a quiet
stroll along the chalk stacks and clifftops.
For inspiration, check out our itineraries on
www.visitthanet.co.uk
Or for a bit of excitement, you can try surfing at both
Joss Bay and Viking Bay.
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@VisitThanet
Ramsgate
Or read the Visit Thanet blog
www.visitthanetblog.com
Ramsgate is a cosmopolitan kind of place, an
architectural gem that is perfect for enjoying a holiday
in; it could even be mistaken for the French Riviera on
summer days.
Margate Main Sands
from Turner Contemporary Café
But Ramsgate is not ‘just’ about sitting and relaxing
with a drink by the marina; it’s ideal for active
staycationers. In fact, the Active Ramsgate initiative
is all about promoting Ramsgate, showing it to be the
best destination for an active break that could include
canoe safaris, walks, kitesurfing, cycling, or even boat
trips to see seals in their natural habitat.
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