Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Margate March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Margate Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate.dx602734)[Hotels in Margate](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels.d602734.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Margate](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Margate.d602734.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Margate Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Margate.d602734.Car-Hire-Guide)[Margate Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate.d602734.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Margate ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Margate Types of activities Where to stay [Margate travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate.dx602734) ![Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Botany Bay, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/b1322b6c-66b3-44d4-9a57-aa66a8a1f2ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Botany Bay, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/b1322b6c-66b3-44d4-9a57-aa66a8a1f2ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Margate, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/0c70e71c-3b78-4b8a-8bd5-21862396aeb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Broadstairs, a coastal town on the Isle of Thanet in the Thanet district of east Kent, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/53176ab0-42f9-4c20-a87f-f870b722c854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A seaside view of Margate harbour in Kent England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/aa6379b0-31ef-4422-96c9-d1c79992f0dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Margate Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Margate has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Margate, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Margate with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Margate Margate is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Margate, and make it a breeze to explore Margate and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Margate to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Margate, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Margate. #### Margate attractions Margate has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Margate to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Margate. Looking for things to do in Margate can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Margate or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Margate attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_602734) ## Recommended things to do in Margate | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Margate: Essential Oil Candle Making Workshop](/things-to-do/margate-essential-oil-candle-making-workshop.a51962247.activity-details): £52 | | Top 5 things to do | [Margate: Essential Oil Candle Making Workshop](/things-to-do/margate-essential-oil-candle-making-workshop.a51962247.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Margate: Essential Oil Candle Making Workshop](/things-to-do/margate-essential-oil-candle-making-workshop.a51962247.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Margate --- ### Popular places to visit ![MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091939/0ef2fc74-604e-44c0-94de-1c0d4900b60f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Margate Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate-Beach-Margate.d6091939.Attraction) ![#Dreamland #Margate #lightrails](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/358db609-8084-4329-a9d5-ecfea0cfc50c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dreamland Have a fun-filled day with the family at Dreamland as part of your trip to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dreamland-Margate.d553248634855571410.Attraction) ![The Turner Gallery reflected in the pool left by the receding tide. The Kings Stairs is a great place to sit and watch the #sunset #margate #kent #thanet #reflections #travel #tourism #travel #staycation I have really been struggling with a slump in my photography, i had no enthusiasm to get out and found it a real struggle. Tonight i decided i had to get out and shoot, i gathered all my gear, jumped in the car and headed out to capture Sunset at Margate, Kent. I parked a few streets away and walked down to the seafront and thus avoided any car parking charges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWmO8X8Yx8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/87121c0b-8648-4f4b-82a1-c5de348d071d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turner Contemporary You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turner-Contemporary-Margate.d6264874.Attraction) ![Sunset over Margate Harbour at low tide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/bdcd458e-0859-498c-8e0c-9745ff4f2cb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Margate Harbour Arm Explore the waterfront in Margate with a trip to Margate Harbour Arm. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate-Harbour-Arm-Margate.d6280445.Attraction) #### Westwood Cross Shopping Centre You can search for that perfect souvenir at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre during your stay in Margate. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westwood-Cross-Shopping-Centre-Margate.d6280546.Attraction) #### Margate Main Sands Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Main Sands during your travels in Margate? Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate-Main-Sands-Margate.d6280449.Attraction) #### Winter Gardens Enjoy a show at Winter Gardens, a popular theatre in Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Winter-Gardens-Margate.d6280478.Attraction) #### Palm Bay Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Palm Bay during your trip to Margate? Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Bay-Margate.d553248635977470048.Attraction) #### Walpole Bay Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Walpole Bay during your travels in Cliftonville. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walpole-Bay-Margate.d553248621532509178.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Margate ![Margate, Kent, England, UK. 2020. Old town Margate and the main beach sands.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6280443/4eff4363-1c25-4ccf-ac29-7cbc4f202dd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Margate Old Town 4/5(19 area reviews) Unique features of Margate Old Town include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Margate Beach or The Droit House while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Margate-Margate-Old-Town.dx6280443) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Margate ![Royal Harbour and Marina at Ramsgate, Kent England UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5663/748aedd2-c2af-498e-bb4a-45cc65598edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ramsgate ![RAF Manston museum ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8822/d5a6c7b1-2276-46a4-afb0-b0ed8e53ece4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Manston ![Broadstairs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182471/ff5a245a-4355-4bd7-9749-c6f219608890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Broadstairs ![The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines. Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal. By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool. After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training. 1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6280520/8c3b6447-3916-4e61-be3a-2e1997fb5051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Minster ![ Tourists on their summer holidays, Minnis Bay, Birchington, Kent, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145105/0ace8a52-98e6-4ab1-9ef5-2ffbcecb8d3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birchington ![Aerial view of Westgate on Sea, Margate, Kent, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238811/31db191e-fb77-4606-8bd2-db024ae8835e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westgate-on-Sea ![A castle on one end and this beautiful natural formation on the other. The white cliffs in all of their glory with an arched side and loads of hidden caves when the tide is low. #LifeAtExpedia #Merch #England #EastCoast #Margate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182471/785245cf-edb7-42ae-b998-1a320017e183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kingsgate ![Wave Cut Platform between St Mildred's Bay & Westbrook Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602734/189bf645-b7ca-4ef9-8e65-220e50117d9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nigel Chadwick](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3101) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Westbrook ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Margate worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Margate? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Margate? ### Is three days enough to stay in Margate? ### Is Margate a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Margate with kids? ### What to do in Margate for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Margate? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app