Location: Margate
Top Things to do in Margate
What to do and see in Margate, England: The Best Things to do Adventurous
Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent, England. It lies 15 miles (24.1 km) north-east of Canterbury, on the coast along the North Foreland and contains the areas of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook.
Restaurants in Margate
1. Fez
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By MartinP960 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
What an absolute gem. Anyone who enjoys quirky and fine ale served by tremendous staff should go to Fez. Absolutely brilliant.
2. The Escapement - Margate Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 1,716 reviews
The Escapement is a live action escape game. Complete challenges, find secret passages, solve ciphers, riddles & puzzles in order to make your escape! 3 Rooms to choose from - Egyptian Exodus, Pirates of Polaris & The Pit! Here at The Escapement, our team expertly capture the imaginations of our players, whether you want to sail the seas on board the Polaris, excavate the lost tomb of our Egyptian Exodus or journey to the centre of the Earth in The Pit. Each experience has been beautifully crafted to create a movie set like environment with creative lighting and THX cinematic audio throughout, combined with industry leading game design and theatrics to make long lasting memories.
Reviewed By selenobot - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
This was our first ever escape room experience (me and my 10 year old son) so we chose to do "Pirates of the Polaris" Our captain was absolutely fantastic, welcoming, professional and incredibly charming, and we had great fun solving the really intricate puzzles and rooms. Very immersive and I would recommend to anyone. Hoping to come back and do "The Pit" on our next adventure.
3. CTRL ALT ESC Escape Rooms Margate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 395 reviews
FIND CLUES - SOLVE PUZZLES - BEAT THE CLOCK - Margate's 90 minute Escape rooms! Complete puzzles and unravel the mystery in a highly themed, real life game, that'll have you laughing and making memories with your friends and family! Our escape rooms are private and COVID compliant. Perfect for families, friends, team building and parties! Limited availability! To book your game, or for more information, visit our website, or call 030303 000 00. Looking for fun and games in Margate, Kent? Find us on Margate seafront!
Reviewed By jimpac1983 - Chatham, United Kingdom
We did the Detention room today (sadly it is closing soon) for our second visit to Ctrl Alt Esc and as with our last visit, found it to be a fantastic room. I like how their rooms here are 90 minutes long which means that there are lots of puzzles to solve. The detention room was a great setting and everything worked perfectly in the room. There was a good range of puzzles and the soundtrack to the room was particularly amusing, without being too loud or intrusive. Cat was a brilliant GM, full of passion and excitement, who was reserved with her hint giving, allowing us time to work things out for ourselves rather than jumping in with clues immediately. It was also great to talk to her afterwards and share escape room experiences - it does make such a difference when the GM has done lots of rooms themselves and knows what makes a good GM. Overall, for a small independent family run business, they offer some fantastic rooms that provide lots of entertainment.
4. The Shell Grotto
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4.5 based on 1,231 reviews
Pre-booking essential. The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite mosaic created with 4.6 million shells. Discovered in 1835, nobody knows who created it, when, or why. “The grotto is simultaneously haunting and homely. It could be a lost pagan shrine or have ‘A Present From Margate’ picked out in the shells - it wouldn’t matter. It’s still magical, mysterious and (once it’s in your head) impossible to forget.” Far From the Sodding Crowd: More Uncommonly British Days Out, Penguin Books.
Reviewed By Choxbird - Norfolk, United Kingdom
This is only a very small attraction but well worth a visit .. Had to prebook ticket due to the Covid-19 situation ... Amazing and mysterious display of shells lining a tunnel and underground room .. Friendly staff and nice gift shop .. Well worth a visit when in Margate :-)
5. Margate Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Currently closed within government guidelines. A subterranean adventure awaits at the Margate Caves. The Caves have a varied past; from chalk mine to rich mans folly and Victorian tourist attraction. What will you discover at the Caves?
Reviewed By andyayres8 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We really loved this place. It’s a quirky little hidey hole in every sense. It’s a pleasant way to while away a few hours. It’s not too difficult to get around and the history behind it is very interesting. Afterwards it’s well worth a sit down in the cafe for a coffee and amazing cakes. There are other very tasty food items but the cakes are fantastic.
6. Dreamland Margate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,336 reviews
The picture perfect, ‘all-you-can-treat’ seaside sensation - Dreamland Margate is a free-to-enter vintage amusement park on the golden shore of Margate, Kent. Home to fun-filled family festivals, 25 thrill & chill rides, huge music events and the oldest wooden rollercoaster in the country (The Scenic Railway), Dreamland is your one stop shop for fun, food, culture and entertainment down by the sea. The park is a year-round outdoor and indoor event programme as well as a year-round amusement arcade, retro roller disco and children’s soft play area - all less than 90 minutes from London. The park is free to enter and opens on selected weekends and during the school holidays. Buy your ride wristbands in advance online for 25% off compared to door prices - or become a member and ride for free. Share your pictures using #dreamlandmargate Please check our website for seasonal opening hours dreamland.co.uk
Reviewed By Canterbury123 - North Walsham, United Kingdom
Really impressed with Dreamland. For a fraction of price of the likes of Chessington, Legoland etc you get loads of fab rides really xlose together. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. This place has been styled beautifully, has a lovely feel about it with attractive landscaping, awesome views from the rides and a stones throw from the beach for a cool down at the end of the day. Our family group of 11 aged 6 to 76 had a lovely day. Highly recommended. We might even get annual membership next year!
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