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Margate and Broadstairs: tips and FAQs
Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen
Insiderwissen
Tipps für Ihren Besuch
Start at the visitor centre
Visit Thanet's visitor information centre is in the Droit House on Stone Pier in Margate, beside Turner Contemporary.
Use the Loop bus
The Loop runs between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate seven days a week; Stagecoach sells a Dayrider ticket for all its Thanet buses, according to Visit Thanet.
Walk the bays
North of Viking Bay the coast passes Stone Bay and Joss Bay on the way to Botany Bay; check tide times before walking on the sand below the cliffs.
Check Dreamland's season
The amusement park is seasonal: when we checked in November 2026 Dreamland said its 2026 ride season was over and the park returns in spring 2027, with indoor events in winter.
Check museum hours
Small museums such as the Dickens House Museum and the Crampton Tower Museum do not open every day: check their own websites before you go.
FAQ
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where is Margate and Broadstairs?
Margate and Broadstairs is in Canterbury & Kent, England. Sandy bays, Turner Contemporary, Margate Old Town and Dickens's Broadstairs. Nearby stops and stations include Margate, Broadstairs, The Loop.
How long do I need in Margate and Broadstairs?
A full day for each town. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Was sind die Highlights?
Highlights include Turner Contemporary, Margate Main Sands, Margate Harbour Arm. See the Things to do page for more.
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Nearby: Margate (Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (around 1 hour 30 minutes, according to Southeastern) and trains from London Victoria); Broadstairs (Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (about 85 minutes, according to Visit Thanet)); The Loop (Stagecoach bus between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, up to every 8 to 10 minutes according to Visit Thanet); Viking Coastal Trail (A 32-mile walking and cycling route round Thanet, according to Visit Thanet). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Wo kann ich essen und trinken?
We list 26 places to eat and drink in and around Margate and Broadstairs, with filters to help you choose.
Wo kann ich übernachten?
Wir führen 8 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.
Is Margate and Broadstairs accessible?
Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.
While you are here
Things to see in Margate and Broadstairs
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
North Foreland Lighthouse
Lighthouse on North Foreland, the chalk headland at the north end of Broadstairs.
Pierremont Park
Public park in the centre of the town, near the station.
Turner Contemporary
Contemporary art gallery on the harbour, named after J. M. W. Turner, who went to school in Margate and returned throughout his life.
Canterbury & Kent
More areas to explore
Deal
A shingle seafront, a pier and two Tudor castles
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Dover
Dover Castle, the white cliffs and the busiest ferry port to France
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Canterbury
The cathedral, the medieval walls and the Westgate on the River Stour
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- Botany Bay: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- North Foreland Lighthouse: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Pierremont Park: pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Turner Contemporary: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Deal: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Dover: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Canterbury: Hans Musil, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Whitstable: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
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