The Old Kent Market – new on Margate seafront
Last weekend The Old Kent Market opened, opposite the Turner Contemporary in Margate. After many months of loving restoration the building, which has previously been a music hall, a cinema, a snooker hall and for many years basically derelict, now makes a striking new contribution to the seafront, with it’s bold red frontage and intriguing exterior artwork but what’s […]
Tags: bakerycraft aleFoodfood shoppingfresh fishlocal alesmargatemarketshoppingSmugglers RecordsThe Old Kent MarketThe Micro Museum – Kent’s only computer museum
Last week the Pride in Thanet Awards Ceremony recognised individuals, businesses and attractions in our local area that have gone the extra mile to provide winning holiday experiences for visitors to Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Two employees at The Micro Museum in Ramsgate were rewarded for their dedication and enthusiasm with the Attraction Employee of the […]
Tags: boys days outcomputer and video gamesdeer collectiongroup activitieskents only computer museumthe micro museumvintage computersNew Welcome Information Sign
Broadstairs has got a great community. The Information Kiosk overlooking Viking Bay and the RNLI shop are both manned by volunteers and many of the good things that happen here are only possible because of people giving up their time to do things they care about that they believe will be worthwhile. That strong community spirit is one […]
Tags: #thisisbroadstairsBlues BashBroadstairs eventsBroadstairs historyBroadstairs stationBroadstairs Town TeamCrafty BroadsDickens Weekfolk weekhistoryNew Years Day SwimLooping the Loop Festival
Looping the Loop Festival of performance takes place all around Thanet – that’s the three adjacent seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate – 23rd April – 5th May 2016 and again, later in the year, 15th – 23rd October. If you’re here for a family holiday during either of those times – whether or not […]
Tags: BACfamily daylooping the loopshowsthanettheatretourettesheroRamsgate Week 2016
Ramsgate Week 2016, 24-29th July. Click on the link to take you straight to their website for all the information. http://www.ramsgateweek.com/ This is something a bit different. Why not come to Ramsgate and experience the vibrant bars and restaurants whilst overlooking the fantastic Royal harbour. Experience the Cafe culture while soaking up some sun. If […]