Description
Popular entertainment venue with local, national and international acts on the seafront of Margate. The Margate Winter Gardens opened in 1911 and is a popular venue for shows touring or local productions. It history is fascinating, it was turned into a receiving station for some of the 46,000 troops that landed at Margate during the evacuation from Dunkirk. It couldn't be used as a leisure venue during the war as the Isle of Thanet (Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate) was a restricted area as there were fears it was an ideal spot for invasion. Though damaged in the war, it was officially re-opened in 1946 and has been entertaining audiences ever since.
Accessibility
Margate Winter Gardens provides an Assisted Access Scheme, please inform the box office at booking if you have special requirements. For standing events, there is a raised platform for those in a wheelchair, which you can book by telephone or in person. Hearing loop system available, but not at all events so check with box office before booking.
Guide Dogs are welcome, please notify the box office at the time of booking.
Train
Margate – around 15-20 minutes.
Parking
Event parking is available on the promenade, with limited numbers for disabled parking.
Facilities
Cafe • Hearing Loop • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities
Picture Credit: Your Leisure Kent Limited.
