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St Margarets Museum
The Museum has a wealth of local and maritime interest and an exhibition of Noel Coward who was once a celebrated resident of St. Margaret's in the early 1950's. On a visit, one can learn that for centuries St, Margaret's Bay was the haunt of smugglers, and the coastline was the scene of many wrecks, lying as it does off the Goodwin Sands. As France is only twenty miles across the English Channel, this part of the coast has seen a good deal of military activity. At the time of the Napoleonic Wars, invasion was considered a distinct possibility and the Foreland Valley was occupied by troop encampments. Some part of the fortifications are still visible today. In fact the land on which the Pines Garden is situated was an early 19th century military camp site.The Pines Garden
Adjacent to cliff walks and the beach of St. Margaret's Bay, the organically run Pines Garden offers six acres of undulating parkland and more secluded areas to explore. Lake, waterfall, grass labyrinth, roundhouse picnic shelter, Oscar Nemon's statue of Winston Churchill and rolling paths,something for the whole family to enjoy.| More Pictures | |
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Tearoom: 10.00am to 4.00pm everyday in summertime.Other seasons open most days but please call 01304 853173 for exact days and times. Museum: Open same time as tearoom. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Museum: Free entry.Pines Garden: Adult £3.00; Concession £2.50; Child £0.50; Disabled in wheelchair £1.00. |
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Directions
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| Off the A258 Deal to Dover road, through St. Margarets village. |
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St Margaret's Museum Postcode for SatNav: CT15 6DZ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Dover Roman Painted House
(3 Miles)*
The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. wenty five years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures. |
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White Mill Rural Heritage Centre
(9 Miles)*
The Windmill was built around 1760. It was used to grind wheat, barley and oats. In 1889 a steam engine was installed to drive the mill when there was no wind. |
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Metropole Galleries
(10 Miles)*
Folkestone's Metropole Galleries are situated high up on cliffs overlooking the English Channel, with views of France. The Galleries are beautifully ornate spaces and have a year round programme of high quality exhibitions. |
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Nearby Hotels
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St Margaret's Bay Motel
(1 Mile)*
St Margaret's Bay Motel enjoys a stunning cliff top position, just a short distance from the port of Dover, yet remains an ideal base for guests wishing to indulge in touring the local area. |
The White Cliffs Hotel
(1 Mile)*
This traditional Kentish weatherboarded building houses a charming, family-run, historic inn in the heart of the pretty village of St.Margarets-at-Cliffe, the best-kept secret of White Cliffs Country. |
Wallett's Court Country House Hotel
(1 Mile)*
Wallett’s Court is an ancient country house hotel nestling in wild open landscape in the heart of White Cliffs Country, a 90 minute journey from London and 10 minutes from the port of Dover. |
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