Margate
in Kent of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.381 and 1.386 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 22' 52" and E 1° 23' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:27 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:36 am and 6:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Margate

Margate in Kent (England) with it's 60,134 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 66 mi (or 106 km) east of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Margate is now 12:27 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Margate, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Kent International Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ashford, Calais, Southend-on-Sea, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Ipswich. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 983 hPa
Wind Speed Gale with 28 km/h (17 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Alpha Hostel

Address
1,0 mi
3 & 4 Royal Esplanade
CT9 5DL Margate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Royal Harbour

Address
3,8 mi
Nelson Crescent 10-11
CT11 9JF Ramsgate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE RAMSGATE SEAFRONT

Address
3,7 mi
ROYAL PARADE
CT11 8LZ RAMSGATE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Ramsgate

Address
3,6 mi
Victoria Parade
CT11 8DT Ramsgate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express RAMSGATE - MINSTER

Address
4,5 mi
Tothill Street,Minster
CT12 4AU RAMSGATE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Margate

Address
0,7 mi
STATION GREEN MARINE TERRACE
CT9 5AF Margate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE MARGATE WESTWOOD

Address
1,6 mi
UNIT 53 WESTWOOD CROSS RETAIL PARK
CT10 2BF BROADSTAIRS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sands Hotel Margate

Address
0,6 mi
Marine Drive 16
CT9 1DH Margate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ramsgate (Manston Airport)

Address
4,4 mi
TOTHILL STREET MINSTER
CT12 4HY RAMSGATE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Shell Grotto - Margate UK

Published: June 18, 2013
Length: 23:28 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Harvey Twyman

A visit to one of Margate's top tourist attractions.


Margate to Cliftonville Kent.

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 06:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pjoverhere

A quick drive from Margate station to Cliftonville in Kent.


A Drive to Margate Seafront Kent England

Published: May 25, 2011
Length: 38:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: britishgary

A drive along the A299 and A28 thru Birchington to Margate seafront finishing at the Lido.


Old Margate!

Published: March 29, 2012
Length: 49:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ross Martin

Old Margate in is hazedays :L.


Margate and Ramsgate Kent, United Kingdom 1962

Published: December 13, 2012
Length: 28:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ItsSo Fluffy

The Family on Holiday 1962 at Margate in England, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margate Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom.


Baltazar Goal For Margate FC

Published: November 16, 2007
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: balta4

Baltazar scores on his debut for Margate Fc with a powering header with 38 seconds on the clock.


Roy Eastland Drawings on show at LIMBO in Margate

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 51:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roy Eastland

Here are the first four of a projected series of drawings for a small solo show, at Millennium St Ives, scheduled for around October time 2014. Here they are seen on show at LIMBO in Margate...


Old lift at Primark in Margate

Published: June 01, 2010
Length: 34:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: benobve

An old lift at Primark (ex-BHS) in Margate. This lift is either an Express, Evans, or Aldous & Campbell. http://benobve.110mb.com.


Margate Coach, Matt Laing, Being Interviewed On Academy FM Thanet

Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 09:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Smash The Fat

Visit http://www.SmashTheFat.com to find your nearest location nationwide and claim your FREE trial week to drop a clothes size in 28 days...GUARANTEED! Smash The Fat Margate Coach, Matt Laing, ...


LONGBOARD SKATEBOARDING THANET DOGTOWN MARGATE FEB 2010

Published: February 11, 2010
Length: 49:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GRIZBOARD

THANET DOGTOWN LONGBOARD CREW SKATE MARGATE MULTISTORY SHOT BY SIXTIES SKATEBOARDER PAUL KNOWLES WHO IS NOW 62 AND STARTED SKATING IN 1965. FILMED ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dreamland Margate

Dreamland Margate is an amusement park located in Margate, Kent, England. It is currently owned by DreamlandLive, formerly Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC) and is closed to the public. The Thanet District Council are currently serving a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) on the site after failing to reach an agreement with MTCRC to buy the land. DreamlandLive and have appealed against the CPO leading to a public enquiry, the CPO has been approved in August 2012.

Located at 51.3863, 1.3759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in England, Visitor attractions in Kent, 1920 establishments in England, Margate, Defunct amusement parks in the United Kingdom

Scenic Railway (Dreamland)

The Scenic Railway is a wooden double out-and-back scenic railway located at the site of the former Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, UK. It was built at the park in 1919/1920 and opened in March 1920. The ride is now almost unique, as a brakeman is still required to travel with the train to control its speed, as there are no brakes on the track. It is the oldest roller coaster in the UK and one of only eight scenic railways in the world.

Located at 51.3853, 1.3775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters in the United Kingdom, Visitor attractions in Kent, Grade II* listed buildings in Kent, Roller coasters introduced in 1920, Defunct roller coasters

Thanet

Thanet is a local government district of Kent, England which was formed under the Local Government Act 1972, and came into being on 1 April 1974. The Isle of Thanet makes up the major part of the District. The district, which is governed by Thanet District Council, is located on the north eastern tip of Kent, and is predominantly coastal, with north, east and southeast facing coastlines. It is bordered by the City of Canterbury district to the west, and the Dover district to the south.

Located at 51.3667, 1.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Non-metropolitan districts of Kent, Local government districts of South East England

Turner Contemporary

Turner Contemporary is an art gallery in Margate, Kent, England, intended as a contemporary arts space and an impetus for the regeneration of the town. The title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school there, and visited throughout his life. The original designs by Norwegian architects Snøhetta would have made the gallery part of the harbour itself.

Located at 51.39, 1.381 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Infrastructure completed in 2011, Art museums established in 2011, Art museums and galleries in Kent, Arts centres in England, Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom, Margate, J. M. W. Turner, 2011 establishments in England, Charities based in England

Margate railway station

Margate railway station serves the town of Margate in Thanet in Kent, England. Train services are provided by Southeastern. Trains from the station generally run to London Victoria via Chatham, or to London St Pancras via Ramsgate, Canterbury West and Ashford International. Peak hour trains run to St Pancras via Chatham and Gravesend and to London Cannon Street.

Located at 51.3853, 1.37218 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Margate, Railway stations in Kent, Former London, Chatham and Dover Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1863, Railway stations served by Southeastern, DfT Category D stations, Grade II listed railway stations

Shell Grotto

The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells. It was discovered in 1835 but its age remains unknown. The grotto is a Grade I listed building and is open to the public.

Located at 51.388, 1.3899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grottoes, Margate, Buildings and structures in Kent, Visitor attractions in Kent, Grade I listed buildings in Kent, Grade I listed monuments and memorials, Landscape design history of England

Hartsdown Park

Hartsdown Park is a football stadium located in Margate, Kent, England. It has been the home of Margate F.C. (known as Thanet United F.C. between 1981 and 1989) since 1929, apart from between 2002 and 2005, when the club was forced to share the grounds of other Kent clubs while protracted redevelopment work occurred.

Located at 51.3797, 1.37417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Margate, Football venues in England, Buildings and structures in Kent, Margate F.C.

Draper's Mill, Margate

Draper's Mill or Old Mill is a Grade II listed Smock mill in Margate, Kent, England that was built circa 1847.

Located at 51.3799, 1.39333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Kent, Grinding mills in the United Kingdom, Smock mills in England, Grade II listed buildings in Kent, 1840s architecture, Museums in Kent, Mill museums in England

Clifton Villa Estate

Clifton Villa Estate was a cricket ground in Margate, Kent. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1864, when Kent played Sussex in a first-class match. The ground was short lived and was built on, with Dalby Square being its approximate location.

Located at 51.3906, 1.39246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Kent, Defunct cricket grounds in England


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Margate, Маргейт, مارگیت, マーゲイト, Маргит, Маргејт, 马盖特