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Margate

Margate is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom of about 60,134 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 14 parks and 19 churches. The must-see places are Margate Caves, Crab Museum and Botany Bay.

51.3813° N, 1.3862° EPop. 60,134

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see260
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Margate Caves

Cave · 1 km

Must-see

Crab Museum

Museum · 1 km

Must-see

Botany Bay

Beach · 4 km

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One day from Margate

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:00 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Margate
  2. Botany Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. The Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. St Augustine's Abbey Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Richborough Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Grove Ferry Picnic Areapark · 45 min
  7. Back in Margate
Today’s loopMargateStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Margate?

Margate Caves (cave, about 1 km), Crab Museum (museum, about 1 km), Botany Bay (beach, about 4 km), North Foreland (viewpoint, about 5 km), The Chapel (church, about 6 km), St Augustine's Abbey Church (church, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Margate?

77 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 19 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Margate?

Richborough Fort, about 13 km by road; Sandown Castle (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Margate?

Prince Edward's Promenade, about 8 km by road; Grove Ferry Picnic Area (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Margate?

Start in Margate, visit Botany Bay, then The Chapel, then St Augustine's Abbey Church, then Richborough Fort, then Grove Ferry Picnic Area, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.