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Some special events in 2016 at Crampton Tower Museum

Written by: Lorraine
Written on: May 22, 2016
Filed Under: 2016 Events, Activities, Broadstairs, Children, History, Local Area

This year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Crampton, a famous son of Broadstairs, the 19th century engineer. Crampton was responsible for the striking crenelated flint water tower visible from the High Street and station platforms and also the Louisa footbridge which straddles Viking Bay and Louisa Bay and was named after […]

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May Bank Holiday in Broadstairs

Written by: Lorraine
Written on: April 17, 2016
Filed Under: 2016 Events, Activities, Broadstairs, Children, Local Area

The Broadstairs May Fair is always great fun – the centre-piece is a traditional funfair on the seafront by the bandstand at Victoria Gardens, above Viking Bay, the town’s main beach. Included in the fun you’ll find all manner of stalls, Sea Cadents, RNLI and live music – all together making for a great atmosphere […]

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The Micro Museum – Kent’s only computer museum

Written by: Lorraine
Written on: March 13, 2016
Filed Under: Activities, Children, Days Out, Entertainment, Local Area, Ramsgate

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 […]

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Looping the Loop Festival

Written by: Lorraine
Written on: February 20, 2016
Filed Under: 2016 Events, Activities, Children, Comedy, Entertainment, Local Area, News

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 […]

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Turner Contemporary 2016 programme announced

Written by: Lorraine
Written on: October 23, 2015
Filed Under: 2016 Events, Activities, Children, Days Out, Local Area, Margate, News

One of the top attractions in the area is the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate. Situated on the seafront, a short walk from the station, with spectacular views of the stunning Margate skies and sea from its massive windows, the Turner is a sparse modern white building reminiscent of the kind of shed you might expect to find doing something related to […]

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