A popular seaside resort with sandy beaches very close to the station.
Website: www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk
Tourist Information: 12/13 The Parade. Tel. 0870 264 6111.
Dreamland - Marine Terrace
One of Britain's most famous seaside amusement parks. The park, which opened in 1920, is home to the oldest
operating roller coaster in the country, the Scenic Railway. Tel. 01843 299244.
Open*: please see the website.
Website: www.dreamlandfunpark.com
Margate Museum - Old Town Hall, Market Place
Margate's history from the Iron Age to the 1960s. Tel. 01843 231213.
Open*: Easter-Sep, TWThFSSu 1000-1700. Please telephone for winter opening.
Website: www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk
Shell Grotto - Grotto Hill
A series of underground rooms and passageways covered with shell mosaics. Its origin is a mystery,
although many believe it is a 2000-year-old temple. Tel. 01843 220008.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1700. Nov-Mar, SSu 1100-1600.
Drapers Windmill - St Peter's Footpath, off College Road
A restored smock windmill built in 1845. Tel. 01843 291696.
Open*: May-Sep, Sun 1430-1700, also Thur in Aug 1830-2000.
Website: www.kentwindmills.homestead.com
National Rail Enquiries tel. 0845 748 4950.