Margate is a Town in the county of Kent.
Margate is a popular seaside town located in Kent, South East England. It is situated on the northern coastline of the Thames Estuary at a point where it meets the North Sea. It was a popular seaside resort as far back as the Georgian era and by the early nineteenth century it had become one of England’s most popular resorts.
The history of Margate can be traced all the wayback to the Iron Age where evidence of human habitation has been discovered in caves above the town.
Margate Amusements
Margate has a tradition of fun and entertainment, with attractions such as Viking Splash Tours (where participants ride on jet-powered inflatable rafts), The Old Town areas, the Margate Shell Grotto (a chalk cave adorned thousands of tiny shells), all adding to its popularity. It is also home to the Dreamland amusement park, which reopened in 2015.
There are great places to visit near Margate including some great towns, historic buildings, beaches, parks, museums, castles, shopping centres, cities, ruins, country parks, lakes, coastal parks and airports.
There are a several good towns in the Margate area like Faversham, Broadstairs, St Peter's, Ramsgate, Chatham, Margate, and Dover.
Margate has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Nuckell's Alsmshouses, The Old Curiosity Shop, The Palace Cinema, Clock Tower Broadstairs, The Look Out House, Bleak House, and Home for Smack Boys.
There are a number of beaches near Margate including Viking Bay, and Dumpton Gap.
The area around Margate's best parks can be found at Victoria Gardens.
There are a several good museums in the area around Margate like Ramsgate Maritime Museum.
Margate's best nearby castles can be found at Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle.
Margate's best nearby shopping centres can be found at Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre.
The area around Margate's best cities can be found at Canterbury.
Tonbridge Castle is one of Margate's best, nearby ruins to visit in Margate.
Margate's best nearby country parks can be found at Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park.
The area close to Margate boasts some of the best lakes including Barden Lake.
The area around Margate's best coastal parks can be found at Barton's Point Coastal Park.
Don't miss Lydd Airport's airports if visiting the area around Margate.
Margate History
There are some historic monuments around Margate:
Places to see near Margate
History of Margate
The town’s history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition. Margate was a “limb” of Dover in the ancient confederation of the Cinque ports. It was added to the confederation in the 15th century. Margate has been a leading seaside resort for at least 250Â years. Like its neighbour Ramsgate, it has been a traditional holiday destination for Londoners drawn to its sandy beaches. Margate had a Victorian pier which was largely destroyed by a storm in 1978.
