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Welcome to
GETAWAY
M A R G A T E
K E N T
With travel restrictions making holidays abroad difficult, Summer 2020 means
travelling local. We take a trip to Margate in Kent and discover the beauty in the
rough.
In recent years, Margate has seen
And we can see why; only 1hr from London by train
an influx of creatives flocking to it's shores giving
and with heaps of cool, independent shops and
it the name 'Shoreditch-on-sea'.
restaurants, Margate is bursting with creativity.
Botany Bay
You can't miss Margate Town's bustling
beach but the prettier beach lies just
outside town - Botany Bay. With two
stretches of white sand to choose from
and views of chiseled white cliffs, it's no
wonder it's a popular destination. Buses
run from town and there are plenty of
streets to park.
GB Pizza Co
Yes, we all love pizza. But these are not
just any pizzas, these are the best pizzas
I've ever had in a British restaurant. The
finest base with a chewy, puffy crust,
delicious local ingredients to please all
kind of eaters and great service. What
more could you want? Booking advised
during high season and weekends.
Want to know
more about the
South East
Kent Coast?
Other top
destinations
are Whistable,
Ramsgate,
Herne Bay,
Broadstairs &
Folkestone.
Kim Frewin-Clarke
Dreamland
This amusement park was restored to it's
former glory and reopened in 2015. With
plenty to do for bigs and smalls, you might
find yourself high up on the UK's oldest
rollercoaster or booting up at the retro
roller-disco.
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Turner
Contemporary
This gallery is like
a mini Tate. Expect
beautiful views of
the sea, free entry
and a rolling
programme of
exhibitions.
Apartment
Our top pick for a place to stay is on
Airbnb. This lovely, vintage inspired 2
bedroom apartment sleeps 4 guests. With a
bohemian yet modern interior and views
onto the seafront, this central apartment
owned by Skye is perfect for a weekend at
the seaside.
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/419799
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