Ruth's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a lovely sandy beach just over the road from the Beach House.
Halfway down the prom is a cafe - the Wind Shack - which is great for drinks and snacks.
Dogs are allowed on certain areas
Of the beach depending on the time of year. Check the signs along the prom.
At the eastern end of the beach is a tidal pool which is great for crabbing.
30 locals recommend
Minnis Bay
This is a lovely sandy beach just over the road from the Beach House.
Halfway down the prom is a cafe - the Wind Shack - which is great for drinks and snacks.
Dogs are allowed on certain areas
Of the beach depending on the time of year. Check the signs along the prom.
At the eastern end of the beach is a tidal pool which is great for crabbing.
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousFantastic modern art gallery. Free entry.
Dreamland
Marine TerraceAmusement park and events venue.
Lovely independent cinema. Only 10 mins drive from the Beach House.
31 locals recommend
Carlton Cinema
29 St. Mildreds RdLovely independent cinema. Only 10 mins drive from the Beach House.
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadAnother lovely beach, good for surfing and body boarding.
Walk or cycle along the coastal path to Reculver Tower. It’s a lovely walk, about 7km (each way).
53 locals recommend
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadWalk or cycle along the coastal path to Reculver Tower. It’s a lovely walk, about 7km (each way).
Neighbourhoods
Great fun seaside town with art connections (Tracy Emin, Turner).
Lovely beach and lots of cafes and restaurants.
160 locals recommend
UpMargate
20 The CentreGreat fun seaside town with art connections (Tracy Emin, Turner).
Lovely beach and lots of cafes and restaurants.
Here you will find multiplex cinema, bowling, retail parks and large supermarkets.
About 15 min drive from the Beach House.
88 locals recommend
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdHere you will find multiplex cinema, bowling, retail parks and large supermarkets.
About 15 min drive from the Beach House.
Food scene
Great pub with a view, only 3 mins walk from the house.
Run by Shepherd Neame.
Good menu for casual dining.
7 locals recommend
Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie
The ParadeGreat pub with a view, only 3 mins walk from the house.
Run by Shepherd Neame.
Good menu for casual dining.
The Bus Café
Royal Crescent PromenadeGreat for brunch in Margate
Take a walk or cycle along the coast to Millie’s cafe. You can go along the seafront almost all the way apart from a short stretch of road.
Takes about 15 mins to cycle.
12 locals recommend
Millies Bar
Beach RoadTake a walk or cycle along the coast to Millie’s cafe. You can go along the seafront almost all the way apart from a short stretch of road.
Takes about 15 mins to cycle.
Great farm shop and cafe. Has a butcher and fishmonger on certain days (check website).
10 mins from the Beach House.
13 locals recommend
Quex Barn Farm Shop and Restaurant
Quex View RoadGreat farm shop and cafe. Has a butcher and fishmonger on certain days (check website).
10 mins from the Beach House.
Fantastic restaurant in Seasalter, food never disappoints. Booking essential.
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadFantastic restaurant in Seasalter, food never disappoints. Booking essential.
Great fine dining restaurant. A bit further from the Beach house from the other recommendations but well worth a visit.
Booking essential
29 locals recommend
The Fordwich Arms
King StreetGreat fine dining restaurant. A bit further from the Beach house from the other recommendations but well worth a visit.
Booking essential
Exciting new restaurant in Margate. Fine dining. Booking essential
16 locals recommend
Waverley House Margate
46 High StreetExciting new restaurant in Margate. Fine dining. Booking essential
City advice
Getting around
Cycle the Viking Coastal Trail/ Bike hire
VCT Bike Hire
The Parade
Minnis Bay
You can hire bikes from here - just behind the Minnis Bay Bar and Brasserie.