Food & Drink Art & Events Shops & Vintage Coast
Our favourite galleries & cultural places in Margate.
Turner
Gallery designed by RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect David Chipperfield. High-profile exhibitions and year-round events. Cafe.
17-18 The Parade, Margate, CT9 1EY
01843 280261
turnercontemporary.org
The Shell Grotto
Underground tunnels lined with over 4 million shells. Grade I listed monument. One of the wonders of the world. Gift shop.
31 Grotto Hill, Margate, CT9 2BU
01843 220008
shellgrotto.co.uk
Margate Caves
Chalk mine dating from 17th-18th centuries. Award-winning visitor centre with cafe. Reopened 2019 following restoration.
1 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 1QH
01843 838048
margatecaves.co.uk
Crab Museum
Europe's only museum dedicated to crabs. Free quirky exhibition exploring crabs, science, climate change and philosophy.
First Floor, 9 Broad Street, Margate, CT9 1EW
crabmuseum.org
Carl Freedman Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in 10,000 sq ft former Thanet Press building. Solo presentations and curated group shows.
28 Union Crescent, Margate, CT9 1NS
020 7684 8890
carlfreedman.com
TKE Studios
Tracey Emin Foundation artist studios and exhibition space in renovated Edwardian bathhouse. Hosts exhibitions and artist residencies. The Perfect Place to Grow cafe/restaurant.
99 Victoria Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 1RD
07522 839633
traceyeminfoundation.com
theperfectplacetogrow.org
Pie Factory
Exhibition space. Changing weekly programme of exhibitions by local and regional artists.
5-9 Broad Street, Margate, CT9 1EW
01843 294175
piefactorymargate.co.uk
Dreamland
Vintage amusement park and live music venue. Classic rides, roller disco, arcade, street food and packed events programme.
Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ
01843 295887
dreamland.co.uk
Margate Arts Club
A joyful, DIY, inclusive, intersectional, club with a world class sound system hosting world class DJs and local community events.
276 Northdown Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2PT
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Faith In Straingers
Music venue, restaurant and bar with magnificent sea views and a Funktion One sound system. A great venue to see world class DJs and live musicians.
Tom Thumb Theatre
England's second smallest theatre. We had our wedding party here.
Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, CT9 2LB
01843 221791
tomthumbtheatre.co.uk
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The Carlton Cinema, Westgate
A family-run independent cinema in Grade II listed building. Originally Westgate-on-Sea's 1911 Town Hall.
29 St Mildreds Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8RE01843 832019
westgate-on-sea.picturedromecinemas.co.uk
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Margate Pride
An ever growing community-led celebration of LGBTQIA+ life, creativity, and activism. We bring people together through diverse events throughout the year culminating in a massive parade every August.