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.
Faversham, Broadstairs, St Peter's, Ramsgate, Chatham, Margate, and Dover are great places to visit near Margate if you like towns.
Don't miss Nuckell's Alsmshouses, The Old Curiosity Shop, The Palace Cinema, Clock Tower Broadstairs, The Look Out House, Bleak House, and Home for Smack Boys's historic buildings if visiting the area around Margate.
Beaches to visit near Margate include Viking Bay, Dumpton Gap, and Sandwich Bay.
The area around Margate's best parks can be found at Victoria Gardens.
Ramsgate Maritime Museum is a great place to visit close to Margate if you like museums.
Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle are great places to visit near Margate if you like castles.
There are a number of shopping centres near Margate including Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre.
There are a several good cities in the area around Margate like Canterbury.
The area close to Margate boasts some of the best ruins including Tonbridge Castle.
Margate has some unmissable country parks nearby like Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park.
The area around Margate's best lakes can be found at Barden Lake.
The area around Margate's best coastal parks can be found at Barton's Point Coastal Park.
Lydd Airport is one of Margate's best, nearby airports to visit in 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.
