Attractions in Margate & Things to Do in Margate
(and nearby)

Powell-Cotton Museum (3 Miles)*
The Park, gardens and woodlands provide an attractive and tranquil backdrop to Quex House, one of Kent's finest Regency houses, and the Powell-Cotton Museum a vast collection of treasures gathered on twenty-eight expeditions to Africa and Asia.
Ramsgate Maritime Museum (4 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.
White Mill Rural Heritage Centre (8 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.
Herne Bay Museum & Gallery (11 Miles)*
The Herne Bay Museum has entertaining displays about this popular seaside resort and the fate of its famous pier and the Gallery has a collection which focusses on local views and on work by artists connected to the area.
Howletts The Aspinall Wild Animal Park (13 Miles)*
The Aspinall Foundation's Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine.
Canterbury Roman Museum (15 Miles)*
Canterbury's acclaimed new Roman Museum has been specially constructed underground in the excavated Roman levels below the Longmarket Shopping Centre.
Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (15 Miles)*
Canterbury's Art Gallery has a large and varied art exhibitions programme, and significant permanent collection.
Canterbury West Gate Towers (15 Miles)*
One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements.
The Canterbury Tales (15 Miles)*
Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? At The Canterbury Tales you can do just that.
Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum (15 Miles)*
A fascinating time-walk of Canterbury's 2000 year story, from the building of the Roman Town to the Rupert Bear Gallery.
Whitstable Museum & Art Gallery (15 Miles)*
Whitstable Museum has displays of Whitstable's seafaring traditions - the oyster industry, diving and fascinating aspects of the natural world. The Special Exhibitions are a popular feature.
Druidstone Park (16 Miles)*
Come and visit Druidstone Wildlife Park where you can appreciate the company of the animals and birds in a relaxing country setting.
Pines Garden and The Pines Calyx (16 Miles)*
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.
Dover Castle (18 Miles)*
Secret tunnels, an underground hospital, a defensive keep and a Roman lighthouse – these are just some of the unique features awaiting visitors at Dover Castle.

Dover Roman Painted House (18 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.
Belmont House and Garden (25 Miles)*
The unique Georgian house of Belmont, set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by classical English country parkland, commands stunning views of the rolling Kent countryside.
Port Lympne The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience (26 Miles)*
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, in Kent, is a 500 acre safari adventure.
Doddington Place Gardens (27 Miles)*
The lovely landscaped gardens are set in the grounds of an imposing Victorian mansion and cover ten acres.
Willesborough Windmill (27 Miles)*
Willesborough is one of the largest smock mills in the south of England. The Mill, a Grade II listed building, was built in 1869 and had enough power to turn four mill stones.
Dolphin Yard Sailing Barge Museum (27 Miles)*
Unfortunately the museum was destroyed by fire on Sunday October 26th
Mangapps Railway Museum (29 Miles)*
Mangapps has one of the largest collections of historic railway items on public display in Britain.
South of England Rare Breeds Centre (33 Miles)*
Have you ever tickled a sheep under the chin, scratched a pig's ear, or patted a golden goat? You can at the Rare Breeds Centre, the home of friendly animals.
Leeds Castle (33 Miles)*
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle is full of discovery.
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (33 Miles)*
Brenzett Museum is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972.
Beth Chatto Gardens (36 Miles)*
The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960. From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows, it has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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