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Margate, UK

Margate is a seaside town in the Thanet District of Kent, England. It is located on the north coast of Kent and covers an area of 2 miles long, 16 miles north-east of Canterbury and includes Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook.

Type CityPopulation 61,223

Why go

  • Town in East Kent, England.

History

Margate is a seaside town in the Thanet District of Kent, England. It is located on the north coast of Kent and covers an area of 2 miles long, 16 miles north-east of Canterbury and includes Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. In 2011 it had a population of 61,223.

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Hantverk & Found
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 16 King Street, Margate, CT9 1DA · hantverk-found.co.uk
Indoor
Osteria Posillipo Pizzeria
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 14 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LU · posillipo.co.uk
Indoor
Masala Gate
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 10 Duke Street, Margate, CT9 1EP · margatemasalagate.co.uk
Indoor
Tops Pizza
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1-2 Marine Gardens, Margate, CT9 1UH · topspizza.co.uk
Indoor
Asda Café
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2AL · storelocator.asda.com
Indoor
ASK Italian
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · askitalian.co.uk
Indoor
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:30-15:30 Features: takeaway · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · caffenero.com
Indoor
KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, kosher, step-free access · Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2FH · kfc.co.uk
Indoor

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Photographs

Margate, UK
Margate, UK
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Margate, UK — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Margate, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National Rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Megabus UK
Intercity coach
National Express
Intercity coach