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Thanet – Discover Margate
Discovering Margate
We are currently updating our focused guide to this beautiful coastal town to bring you even more local insights and hidden gems.
In the meantime, explore Thanet and Margate via our regional listings:
Things to Do in Margate and ThanetÂ
What’s On in Margate and Thanet
Find lots more about Thanet and the surrounding villages with our Thanet area guideÂ
Check back soon for our Margate curated itineraries and local features!
Margate is also home to a number of events, carnivals, and festivals. With a thriving music and art scene, renowned food and drink spaces and lots more
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To find out more, use the filters below: choose Things To Do for attractions, What’s On for events, or All for everything in Margate. Plus, scroll down for our latest guides, or browse Ideas & Inspiration for round-ups of festivals, seasonal events and days out across Kent.
Highlights of What’s On and Things To Do in Thanet
Latest guides and ideas
Top Things To Do This Weekend in Kent 🎄 Christmas in Kent has started 🎄 The lights are switching on across Kent this weekend. Dartford, Gravesend and West Malling join the celebrations, and Canterbury’s Christmas market and Folkestone’s Festive Marketplace on the Harbour Arm are now open. Not feeling festive yet? There are craft fairs, […]
 Find new films out now in Kent. Whether you are looking at what’s on at your local cinema or planning a visit to Kent, see our round-up of new and upcoming movies to watch at the cinema in our Films in Kent guide. Stay on top of the hottest new films and plan your next […]
See Kent, Know Kent this Christmas Get into the festive spirit with our round-up of Christmas guides to Kent. From perfect pantomimes and Santa’s grottos to Christmas markets, light trails, ice rinks and festive days out for the whole family, including your dog, we’ve gathered the best Christmas fun across the county in one place. […]
Best Bonfire & Fireworks Night Events In Kent Discover the top fireworks displays, bonfire burnings and torch-lit processions in 2026 in Kent with our update coming soon. Experience the magic of Guy Fawkes Night in Kent with our ultimate guide to the best fireworks displays. Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly event or a spectacular […]
CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN KENT: Festive Shopping, Dates & Locations From festive huts in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral to chalets on the historic Pantiles and stalls beneath the walls of Rochester Castle, as well as markets in historic halls and event centres, Kent’s Christmas markets offer plenty of opportunities to find unique gifts, tuck into […]
CHRISTMAS IN KENT WITH CHILDREN: A Guide for Every Age The best Christmas outing depends on your child’s age, not on what’s biggest or most talked about. A toddler may be happiest with a short Santa visit, while a teenager would rather be on the ice. So we’ve split this guide by age, from first […]
Round-ups, seasonal guides and inspiration for days out in Kent. Browse them all in Ideas & Inspiration.
