17/06/2023
Margate has been named among the i's 5 best British seaside towns, in a recent article.
The publication had this to say about the Kent coastal town:
'Over the past decade, this Kent seaside community has seen a resurgence that began with the opening of the Turner Contemporary. The adopted home of Tracey Emin has gone from a shabby has-been to an emerging cultural destination, according to Lesley Gillilan.
Margate’s main beach has summer deck chairs for hire and children’s rides. The are 15 other beaches on the Isle of Thanet and all can be reached on foot from Margate, via the coastal path.
The Sam Mendes film Empire of Light and the television series Dreamland, starring Lily Allen, are among the recent productions that were inspired by, and filmed in, Margate. The Dreamland cinema is a star of Mendes’s movie – the 1930s-built attraction is still a grand sight that’s decorated by strips of neon lighting.
Margate retains many examples of its classic seaside heritage, such as fluorescent arcades, funfairs and stripey deck chairs. Also within its bounds are the UK’s oldest rollercoaster, smallest theatre and largest saltwater tidal pool. Victorian terraces and Georgian squares sit atop old chalk mines and shell-covered tunnels.
The Old Town has an old-fashioned portion in which you’ll find independent shops selling clothing, books, homeware and art. More retro fun is on offer at the Dreamland theme park, which has a Grade-II* listed scenic railway.'
To find out more about living in Margate and our latest development, Gallery Walk Margate, visit https://www.blueberryhomes.co.uk/developments/gallery-walk-margate
