Location: Kent in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Kent International at 5
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Nearest Ferry:
Ramsgate at 15
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Nearest Train:
Margate at 1
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Nearest Motorway:
M20/A20 at 10
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 50
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Car: not necessary
Margate is one of the Cinque Ports and the home of sea bathing. During Victorian times the beaches were crammed with holiday makers. Nowadays it is more selective, but the increasing number of bars and restaurants, the new shopping centre a couple of miles away and the investment in redeveloping the unspoilt Old Town with its cobbled streets and interesting buildings, is putting Maragte back on the map.
A walk along the beach is a delight - whether the waves are crashing wildly over the cliffs, or the sun is shining on the crab pools and sandcastles. The Viking Trail is great for walking, cycling or roller blading and extends several miles north and south of Margate. In the summer, the Blue Flag (= clean!) beach comes to life with funfair attractions and ice cream stands.
In the surrounding area you can find horse riding, farm attractions, wildlife parks, historic Canterbury and access to mainland Europe via the channel tunnel. Margate station has regular trains to London.