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Margate
Margate
Margate is a Kent seaside resort with sandy beaches, the Turner Contemporary gallery and the restored Dreamland amusement park with vintage rides. The regenerated Old Town and Harbour Arm have cafes, shops and the seafront steps for watching the sunset.
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Where to stay
- Old TownCafes, galleries and independent shops close to the harbour and Turner Contemporary
- CliftonvilleSeafront area east of the centre with Victorian guest houses and hotels
- Westgate-on-SeaQuieter residential seaside town about 10 minutes away by car
- BroadstairsSmaller resort with sandy bays about 15 minutes away by car
- RamsgateHarbour town about 20 minutes away by car
Getting there
- Southeastern High Speed trains run from London St Pancras International to Margate in about 90 minutes
- Other Southeastern services run from London Victoria (about 1 hour 50 minutes) and Charing Cross (about 2 hours)
- By car use the M20 and M2 from London; National Express coaches run from Victoria Coach Station in about 2 hours
- Free parking on Saturdays at Mill Lane, Margate, and Harold Road, Cliftonville
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Margate?
Old Town: Cafes, galleries and independent shops close to the harbour and Turner Contemporary. Cliftonville: Seafront area east of the centre with Victorian guest houses and hotels. Westgate-on-Sea: Quieter residential seaside town about 10 minutes away by car. Broadstairs: Smaller resort with sandy bays about 15 minutes away by car. Ramsgate: Harbour town about 20 minutes away by car.
How do I get to Margate?
Southeastern High Speed trains run from London St Pancras International to Margate in about 90 minutes. Other Southeastern services run from London Victoria (about 1 hour 50 minutes) and Charing Cross (about 2 hours). By car use the M20 and M2 from London; National Express coaches run from Victoria Coach Station in about 2 hours. Free parking on Saturdays at Mill Lane, Margate, and Harold Road, Cliftonville.
Any tips for visiting Margate?
Summer weekends and bank holidays are busy, so book ahead and use the free Saturday car parks or the train rather than driving to the seafront.
Which airport is closest to Margate?
The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 32 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.