Margate is a historic seaside town situated within the Thanet Distrct of East Kent. It is a coastal resort which offers a perfect place to stay for a holiday or short break. Margate consists of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. There are multiple quality hotels, bed and breakfast rooms, holiday lets, and guest houses in Margate for anyone looking for a place to stay. Margate offers plenty of options for travellers on low budgets and accommodation in and around the surrounding area.
Margate is now only an hour and a half from London on the High Speed line from St Pancras International and offers a wealth of history and things to do.
Originally know as Meregate it was not until 1299 that Margate became as we know it today. Margate has many attractions as well as places to stay to offer any visitor on a budget or visiting for business. Visitors may choose to take a stroll along the beach, visit the cinema or the theatre go fishing or play golf.
Margate is a great place for shopping too, Visitors can grab a bargain at the local markets held on Wednesdays at Margate High Street. . If you would rather stroll around looking at the local history you will find many grand Victorian ad Georgian buildings.
In Spring 2011 Margate welcomes the opening of the Turner contemporary Art Gallery. Annually Margate hosts its own jazz festival which takes place in July.
For visitors looking for something more unusual why not take a trip to the Shell grotto which boasts 4.6 million shells in 70ft of winding underground passages the origin of which remains unknown todate.
At the Indian Princess in King Street, Margate you will find scrumptious lunches and evening meals available and authentic, gourmet North and South Indian Cuisine. The restaurant, whilst unassuming from the outside, has been recognised for its high standards with a recent entry into the Michelin Guide.
Not far from the Promenade the Old Town of Margate can be found with the Old Market place in the heart. In the Old Town visitors will also find the Margate Museum housed in the Old Town Hall. The Museum is great value for money at only £1.00 and it traces the history of Margate from life in the 18th Century to that of a prime Victorian seaside resort.
Finding your specific accommodation requirements in and around Margate is easy. Just click on the type of property you would like to search. For example by pressing the Hotels symbol we will provide you with a list of hotels in Margate. Alternatively you can search using the Location Search, Maps and Menus. Booking is easy on our Margate Accommodation site. Once you have found accommodation you like, just make your booking by telephone direct with the individual Hotel or other establishment, its that easy.
Margate accommodation is varied and plentiful. There are Hotels and other properties with indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs those which will accommodate pets and those who offer an exclusive personal service and those that are willing to accommodate large groups and stag or hen parties. If you are looking for somewhere to party and stay over the new year period Margate is perfect for the occasion. Margate offers something for everyone, the old and the young and day and night. Margate is the perfect holiday venue. There are also a number of golf courses in the local vicinity making Margate an ideal venue if you are looking for a base for a short golfing weekend.
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For more information on Margate and the surrounding area see our visitors guide and our tourist information pages which include the following attractions:- (click on any of the attractions to view their webiste in a separate window)