With the weekend finally in sight, why not add this gorgeous seaside town to your bucket list? Not only does it boast a sandy beach, but there are also plenty of activities to enjoy.
Why Visit Margate?
Whether you spend your weekends at the pub with family or friends, it's nice to have a day out. If you fancy venturing outside your local area, there are many lovely spots to visit—like the village named the 'prettiest in England'. But if you crave some sand as the UK faces 29°C heat this weekend, you can add this cute location to your bucket list. The best part? The destination is just a short train ride away from London. You can build sandcastles at the beach, enjoy an ice cream, or take a stroll down the cobbled streets.
The place we're talking about is Margate, Kent. A TikTok page recently shared a snippet of the seaside town, showcasing ice cream stalls and adorable spots to pick up flowers. The page, known as @cangotravelling, also showed where to find retro sweets from your childhood and The Bus Cafe, a popular brunch spot.
What to Do in Margate
Known for its sandy beaches, Margate has it all—from an amusement park with vintage rides to the Shell Grotto's underground passages. A day trip to Kent will be perfect as you can enjoy British seaside nostalgia alongside thriving contemporary art.
- Start your day with breakfast at The Bus Cafe. This parked double-decker bus on the seafront is famous for its award-winning Full English breakfast.
- Stroll down the cobbled streets and visit independent vintage stores. Soak up the sunshine on Margate Main Sands, then spend some coins at Dreamland Margate, the iconic retro amusement park.
- Grab a pint and some food at Margate Harbour Arm after building up an appetite. Don't forget to stop for fish and chips at the legendary Peter's Fish Factory.
- Explore Love Lane, a historic street tucked away between Market Place and the seafront in the heart of Margate's Old Town.
How to Travel to Margate
By car: The drive from London to Margate takes around 1 hour and 52 minutes, covering 77 miles via the A2 and M2.
By train: A train journey from Victoria Station takes just 1 hour and 42 minutes. From St Pancras, the journey can take under 1 hour and a half.
Margate is also fairly straightforward to reach from other places.
