Your Guide to Margate
Sightseeing
Turner Contemporary is one of the UK's leading art galleries. Founded to celebrate JMW Turner's connection to Margate in 2001, the David Chipperfield designed gallery opened in 2011.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousTurner Contemporary is one of the UK's leading art galleries. Founded to celebrate JMW Turner's connection to Margate in 2001, the David Chipperfield designed gallery opened in 2011.
Discover the Grade 1-listed Shell Grotto, where 4.5 million shells make up its mosaic walls.
171 locals recommend
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillDiscover the Grade 1-listed Shell Grotto, where 4.5 million shells make up its mosaic walls.
Skip over to renovated retro theme park Dreamland for all the fun of the fair.
242 locals recommend
Dreamland
Marine TerraceSkip over to renovated retro theme park Dreamland for all the fun of the fair.
Margate Beach Front
Soak up the sun, sea and sand during your stay.
Harbour Arm
Harbour ArmSee the town from another angle, grab a coffee or a cocktail and enjoy the vibes.
Built in the 1930s when sea bathing in Margate was at the height of fashion, this tidal pool is a much-loved part of Margate's heritage. It's a safe spot without tides and currents and if you're brave enough join the Sunday morning swimming club who take a dip all year round.
29 locals recommend
Walpole Tidal Pool
Built in the 1930s when sea bathing in Margate was at the height of fashion, this tidal pool is a much-loved part of Margate's heritage. It's a safe spot without tides and currents and if you're brave enough join the Sunday morning swimming club who take a dip all year round.
If you're on the look out for some luxury natural beauty/home care products, look no further.
47 locals recommend
Haeckels
18 Cliff TerraceIf you're on the look out for some luxury natural beauty/home care products, look no further.
Head right out of town for 20 mins (or 5 mins in car) and you're at the white cliffs of the legendary Botany Bay. This is prime walking territory with a clifftop walking path looking down on the sands. To access the best spot head towards the Botany Bay Hotel and drop down the path just in front.
131 locals recommend
Botany Bay
Marine DriveHead right out of town for 20 mins (or 5 mins in car) and you're at the white cliffs of the legendary Botany Bay. This is prime walking territory with a clifftop walking path looking down on the sands. To access the best spot head towards the Botany Bay Hotel and drop down the path just in front.
Food scene
The coffee hangout from Curve Roasters, expect great coffee, brunch and snacks. it's on Union Row in the Old Town.
35 locals recommend
Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union RowThe coffee hangout from Curve Roasters, expect great coffee, brunch and snacks. it's on Union Row in the Old Town.
Situated on the end of the Harbour Arm, this coffee shop can give you all your bistro needs from coffees to cocktails and cakes in between.
20 locals recommend
Mala Kaffe
Situated on the end of the Harbour Arm, this coffee shop can give you all your bistro needs from coffees to cocktails and cakes in between.
This is a Margate Institution in Cliftonville, this record shop/coffee house/brunch spot is the place to chill at the weekend.
97 locals recommend
Cliffs
172 Northdown RdThis is a Margate Institution in Cliftonville, this record shop/coffee house/brunch spot is the place to chill at the weekend.
Amazing local bakery offering the best fresh bread, pastries and coffee.
23 locals recommend
MODERN PROVIDER
4-5 The CentreAmazing local bakery offering the best fresh bread, pastries and coffee.
The Margate Coffee Shed
12-13 The ParadeCoffee with a view, what more could you want!
Amazing local seafood with a stripped back and honest decor and great local wines. A definite spot on a special occasion.
106 locals recommend
Angela's
21 The ParadeAmazing local seafood with a stripped back and honest decor and great local wines. A definite spot on a special occasion.
As the little sister of Angela's Restaurant, Dory's offers seafood tapas at it's finest.
71 locals recommend
Dorys
24 High StAs the little sister of Angela's Restaurant, Dory's offers seafood tapas at it's finest.
Caruso is a family owned and run Sicilian restaurant and grocer in the Old Town, delivering all your Italian needs.
60 locals recommend
Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StCaruso is a family owned and run Sicilian restaurant and grocer in the Old Town, delivering all your Italian needs.
Best Fish & Chips in Margate. There will always be a queue, but it's worth the wait.
63 locals recommend
Peter's Fish Factory Margate
12 The ParadeBest Fish & Chips in Margate. There will always be a queue, but it's worth the wait.
Masala Gate Margate
10 Duke StTraditional Indian Takeaway.
The Greek Kitchen Margate
8 Fort HillGrab a beef pita with humous for a great sea front lunch on the steps.
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
8 Fort HillGreat pizza with any topping you like!
The Bus Café
Royal Crescent PromenadeScrummy brunches in a London Bus with a sea view.
Ramsay & Williams Ice Cream Bar
6 Market StLuxury ice cream in the Old Town
DIVE - Tacos & Margaritas
Unit 6 Harbour ArmAuthentic Mexican tacos to go.
Little Swift
7-8 Marine DrGreat bar with great drinks with great views.
Waverley House Margate
Buoy and Oyster
Lilie's Margate