Activities
The popular seaside resorts of Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate on the Isle of Thanet means there are always plenty of fun-filled activities for the family.
Browse below, a selection of what activities are available in the area and see what takes your fancy prior to your stay with us.
Whether you love sport, enjoy arts and crafts or are interested in history, there’s plenty happening throughout the year. Don’t forget to check out the upcoming events in the local area and have a read of our blog too.
Dreamland Margate is an amusement park and entertainment centre
Dreamland Margate is an amusement park and entertainment centre based on a traditional English seaside funfair located at Margate, Kent, England.
Visit Dreamland for vintage rides, roller disco, art installations, street food and more! Buy online in advance and save – members go free!
dreamland.co.uk
Turner Contemporary Art Centre
Turner Contemporary is a dynamic visual arts organisation that believes in making art open, relevant and fulfilling for all.
Inspired by JMW Turner’s sense of enquiry, we offer a space for everyone to embrace their curiosity and to discover different ways of seeing, thinking and learning.
We do this by offering a stimulating programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities. This programme enables intriguing connections to be made between art from 1750 to the present day.
The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
The Memorial Museum is situated on one of the very few surviving airfields which participated in the Battle of Britain.
During the Second world war RAF Manston was only 10 minutes flying time from what was then Occupied France, and bore the brunt of the early Luftwaffe attacks in the long, hot summer of 1940. It was also regarded as a useful “dropping off” (releasing any unused bombs) point for German aircraft returning to their bases in northern France.
Indeed, RAF Manston was at the forefront of many major aerial campaigns during the War, seeing service as a recovery airfield for stricken RAF and USAAF bombers retuning from action Germany as well as a base for fighters involved in Operation Crossbow (the defence against V weapons) in 1944-45.
In addition to it’s wartime service RAF Manston has also been at the forefront of development as it was used by bombers to trial to bouncing bomb project as well as hosting the first ever jet squadron of the RAF (616).
Today the Museum continues to commemorate the brave men and women who served in defence of our country through displaying the aircraft and objects they used as well as telling their stories. Central to the display are the iconic Spitfire Mk XVI and Hurricane Mk IIc which can be visited for free by the public. Indeed, since the arrival of the Spitfire Simulator, visitors can even experience what it is like to fly high powered WWII fighters from the safety of the ground.
Finally, and most importantly, the Museum also hosts the Allied Aircrew Memorial garden which has regular services and commemorates those brave warriors that fell in defence of their countries.
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market was established in 2001 by the Cliftonville Residents Association. It is run entirely by volunteers and is self funded.
Since then the Market has been voted:- ‘Best Farmers’ Market in Kent’ in 2006, 2007 and 2008 by Produced in Kent, BBC Radio Kent & Kent Life.
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
London Beach Golf Club
London Beach has a beautiful parkland golf course, chipping course, putting green and pitch & putt course as well as a ten bay driving range. There is a thriving golf club and our Head Professional Mark Chilcott offers golf tuition at all levels. There are also residential golf tuition breaks designed to improve your game with the help of a professional teacher.
Thanet Coast Project
This covers information relating to the management of the North East Kent European marine sites and about the Thanet Coast Project, working with local people to help safeguard the wildlife and the coastlines’ unique features.
Viking Coastal Trail
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a novice, you’ll find plenty to enjoy along the 43.2 km (27 miles) long route as it winds it’s way past sandy beaches and bays, spectacular chalk cliffs, lively seaside resorts and quiet country villages.
Kent Surf School
Established at Viking bay Broadstairs, Kent Surf School is the ideal place to learn how to Surf and Stand Up Paddle Board, Not only is it a safe and friendly bay to learn this great fun sport it is place where most Kent surfers learn.
Joss Bay Surf School
Based on the beautiful beach of Joss Bay in South East Kent, Joss Bay Surf School is a nationally recognised provider of professional surf lessons for people of all ages and abilities.
The Bannatyne Spa Broadstairs
The new extension at the Broadstairs Health Club has a clear emphasis on offering wellbeing, relaxation and Elemis treatments under one roof.
The new Spa facilities boast a sumptuous relaxation room, including mosaic tiled heated loungers, four single state of the art treatment rooms , dual treatment room and a specialist manicure area.
St. Peter’s Village Tour
The St Peter’s Village Tour offers four free award winning guided walks around the historic village and churchyard of St Peter’s, Broadstairs in Kent. The Tours are arranged by a team of 110 volunteers.
Broadstairs & St Peter’s Sea Angling Society
Broadstairs and St. Peter’s Sea Angling Society has been fishing for over 80 years from Broadstairs Harbour and recently from the surrounding launching sites at Foreness Point, Ramsgate and Margate harbours.
We hold “open” and “closed” competitions throughout the year. Anyone can enter the open competitions.
www.broadstairsandstpeterssas.co.uk
Broadstairs Sailing Club
Broadstairs Sailing Club provides a range of training, dinghy sailing and racing activities from its base at Broadstairs harbour on the North East Kent coast. The Club has a well appointed clubhouse with bar, kitchen, changing rooms, training room and a lounge with panoramic views overlooking Broadstairs Viking bay.
Broadstairs Lawn Tennis Club
Social tennis is played all year round on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (10am-12 noon) and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7-9.30pm) and are open to all. Non members may visit 5 times (£2 per visit) after which they will need to join. So why not come along and have a go. You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Thanet Film Society
The Thanet Film Society hold regular Tuesday meetings at the Palace Cinema and present a very varied program of independent and art house films.
Lillyputt Mini Golf
Kids and Adults all have fun days out at Lillyputt, come and enjoy the views, hot drinks in our Tea Garden with Hot and Cold food served daily, So if you are looking for a fun day out with all the family look no further than Lillyputt Mini Golf.
Revolution Skate Park
Revolution Skatepark was first opened back in 1998 to cater for the large amount of skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX’ers in the Thanet and Kent area, as well as reaching out to other skaters all across the country and even the world. Since the skatepark opened over 14 years ago, many pro teams and riders have visited, including Chet Childress, Tim Brauch and Darren Navarette only one month after the skate park opened as well as many teams, such as Blind, Think, Venture, Death plus many more.