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
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.5 mi from the centre
Where to stay
393 Northdown Rd, down Road, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3PE, United Kingdom · bookjxbhomes.com
9 Market Pl, Margate CT9 1EN, United Kingdom · ezestays.com
Alland Grange Ln, Manston, Ramsgate CT12 5BZ, United Kingdom · cheesemansfarm.com
92 Grosvenor Pl, Margate CT9 1UY, United Kingdom · cloudzen.co.uk
Car Park, Market St, Margate CT9 1EU, United Kingdom · thebeetroot.co.uk
Fort Road Hotel, 18 Fort Rd, Margate CT9 1HF, United Kingdom · fortroadhotel.com
8 Millmead Gardens, Dane Valley, Margate CT9 3LR, United Kingdom · homefromhomestaymargate.co.uk
47 The Ridings, Cliftonville, Broadstairs CT9 3EJ, United Kingdom · stayinbotanybay.co.uk
19 Westbrook Ave, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5HA, United Kingdom · shenandoahhouse.co.uk
44 King St, Margate CT9 1QE, United Kingdom · georgeandheart.com
Fifth Ave, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2JJ, United Kingdom · walpolebayhotel.co.uk
8 Ethelbert Cres, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2AY, United Kingdom · sherwoodhotelmargate.co.uk
219 Canterbury Rd, Garlinge, Margate CT9 5JP, United Kingdom · hussarhotel.co.uk
Tothill St, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4AU, United Kingdom · ihg.com
25-26 Fort Cres, Margate CT9 1HX, United Kingdom · instagram.com
Station Green, Station Rd, Margate CT9 5AF, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Marine Dr, Kingsgate, Broadstairs CT10 3LG, United Kingdom · botanybayhotel.co.uk
9 Westcliff Gardens, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5DS, United Kingdom · westbrooklodge.co.uk
42 High St, Margate CT9 1DS, United Kingdom · guesthousehotels.co.uk
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Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 16 King Street, Margate, CT9 1DA · hantverk-found.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 14 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LU · posillipo.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 10 Duke Street, Margate, CT9 1EP · margatemasalagate.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1-2 Marine Gardens, Margate, CT9 1UH · topspizza.co.uk
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
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
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2QG · mcdonalds.com
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00 · Beach Drive, Ramsgate, CT11 8HF · thelounges.co.uk
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · frankieandbennys.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:30-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 106 High Street, Margate,… · greggs.co.uk
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00,10:00-12:00+ Features: vegetarian options · 29 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LX · albarinorestaurant.co.uk
Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:30,17:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 21 The Parade, Margate, CT9 1EX · angelasofmargate.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 15:00-22:00 Features: delivery, step-free access · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PR · kaspas.co.uk
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th off; Fr 17:30-23:00; Sa 13:00-16:00,17:30-23:00; Su 11:00+ Features: outdoor seating · 6 Harbour Arm Stone Pier,… · divemargate.com
French, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 54 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1NF · restaurant54.co.uk
International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 212 Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9AQ · smugglersbirchington.co.uk
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 13 Northwood Road, CT12 6RR · smokeandcoramsgate.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 172 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JW
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00;Sa 09:00-16:00;Su 09:00-13:00 · George Hill Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3BN · taddysbarn.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, dogs welcome · 13 Margate Harbour Arm, Margate,… · sargasso.bar
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 15:00-21:00; We-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off Features: step-free access · 72 Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 5RY
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 140 High Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1JB
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · barletta.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-16:00; Th 11:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-20:00 · 43 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1NE
Oriental, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 186 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QN
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00+ · 1-2 West Cliff Arcade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LH
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 86 Queen Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9ER · queens-kebab.co.uk
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · 16 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate, CT9 2DY · facebook.com
Crepe, Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 45 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1NE
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 117 High Street, CT10 1NQ
Steak House, Burger, Grill, Restaurant · Steak House/Burger restaurant · 19-21 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LU
Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,We-Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu off · 6 The Broadway, Broadstairs, CT10 2AD
Food Court · food court · Westbrook Promenade · thesundeck.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 250 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2PX
Fish, Fast Food · Fish fast food · Fort Hill, Margate, CT9 1HD
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 6 Market Place, Margate, CT9 1EN
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant · 182 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QN
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 80 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2RE
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
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 64 Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 5RY · bayleafmargate.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 47 - 49 High Street, CT10 1JL · papajohns.co.uk
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
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 Features: vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · nandos.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PR · locations.burgerking.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · New Haine Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5AD · tobycarvery.co.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
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach