What are the best things to do in Margate?
Top picks in Margate include Turner Contemporary Art Gallery, Margate Caves. See the full list and itinerary on this Margate travel guide.
Photo: see below · CC BY-SA 2.0
Why visit Margate
Travel guide for Margate, United Kingdom — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Margate is a stop in United Kingdom, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Turner Contemporary Art Gallery, Margate Caves instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Margate
1
Turner Contemporary Art Gallery
2
Margate Caves
Budget
Margate trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Margate, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Margate
Estimated total (USD)
$3,265
≈ $1,633 per person · $466 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $195/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Margate mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Sargasso
Buoy and Oyster
The Ambrette
Mullins Brasserie
Botega Caruso
Peter's Fish Factory
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Walpole Bay Hotel
Cliftonville Townhouse B&B
Margate House
The Reading Rooms
George & Heart
Nightlife
- Harbour Arms Micropub
- The Mechanical Elephant
- The Shakespeare
Museums & culture
- Turner Contemporary Art Gallery
In pictures
Margate gallery
Photos: see below, Didier Descouens, Nigel Cox, Peet13, J. M. W. Turner — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Margate travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Margate?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Margate?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Margate, depending on how many day trips you want in United Kingdom.
Where should I stay in Margate?
Popular stays in Margate include Walpole Bay Hotel, Cliftonville Townhouse B&B, Margate House. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Margate cost?
On the ground in Margate (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Margate, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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