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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 Museum also features changing displays on sustainability and will have a feature on wildlife from March 2011.
The Pines Garden and Calyx
Take a peaceful stroll through our organically managed Pines Garden. Situated by cliff walks and the beach of St. Margaret's Bay.We have six acres of undulating parkland and secluded areas to explore. Lake, waterfall, grass labyrinth, roundhouse picnic shelter, Oscar Nemon's statue of Winston Churchill, poetry patch, sustainability trail and rolling paths, something for the whole family to enjoy.
In the garden is our award winning eco conference, wedding and events venue built from chalk and with a grass roof.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Garden: Daily 10.00am - 17.00. Tearoom: Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Bank Holidays in summer time and 7 days a week in July and August. Museum: Open same time as the tea Room. Winter season: Please ring 01304 851737 |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 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 and down towards the Bay. Follow signs to the Pines Calyx and gardens and turn right into Beach Road half way down hill. |
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Pines Garden and The Pines Calyx 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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Ramsgate Maritime Museum
(12 Miles)*
Ramsgate Maritime Museum focuses strongly on Ramsgate and its immediate environs, with a brief introduction to the rest of the region's maritime past. |
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