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Coast: Days Out Attractions Continued Dickens House Museum, Broadstairs Ramsgate Tunnels, Ramsgate The site of the museum and Broadstairs was Dickens’ inspiration for Betsy Trotwood’s cottage in David Copperfield. The Museum provides a fascinating insight into how the renowned author worked. www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/dickens-house- museum Put on a hard hat and pick up a lantern and unlock the story of a hidden underground city on a guided tour through the subterranean tunnel system used to shelter 60,000 during the air raids of WW2. www.ramsgatetunnels.org Entertainment JAM on the Marsh Festival, Romney Marsh Folkestone Quarterhouse, Folkestone Annual multi-arts festival spanning Romney Marsh from 4th – 14th July 2019, including music, exhibitions, children’s events, theatrical performances, poetry recitals and a churches tour. www.jamconcert.org/jam-on-the-marsh/ Contemporary venue that hosts an exciting range of events, concerts and performances at the heart of the thriving Creative Quarter. www.quarterhouse.co.uk Margate Winter Gardens, Margate Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone Large scale, multi-function performance space providing comedy, concerts, musicals and pantomimes as well as private hire opportunities. www.margatewintergardens.co.uk Premier entertainment venue with unrivalled views from an elevated clifftop promenade position, offering the best in entertainment; from live music to headlining comedians and shows for all the family. www.leascliffhall.co.uk Reculver Towers from Westgate on Sea 97