Free things to do in Margate
5 free-entry places in and around Margate, Kent. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.
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BeachMargate Main Sands
Wide sandy beach with a tidal pool and harbour arm — free on the sand; Dreamland rides charge.
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Margate Main Sands
Wide sandy beach with a tidal pool and harbour arm — free on the sand; Dreamland rides charge.
Margate Main Sands
Margate, Kent
Wide sandy beach with a tidal pool and harbour arm — free on the sand; Dreamland rides charge.
Seafront ~£2/hr
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GalleryTurner Contemporary (exterior)
David Chipperfield gallery on the seafront — free entry to exhibitions inside, always worth checking.
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Turner Contemporary (exterior)
David Chipperfield gallery on the seafront — free entry to exhibitions inside, always worth checking.
Turner Contemporary (exterior)
Margate, Kent
David Chipperfield gallery on the seafront — free entry to exhibitions inside, always worth checking.
Seafront ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
MarketMargate Old Town
Independent shops and cafés in narrow lanes behind the seafront — free to explore.
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Margate Old Town
Independent shops and cafés in narrow lanes behind the seafront — free to explore.
Margate Old Town
Margate, Kent
Independent shops and cafés in narrow lanes behind the seafront — free to explore.
Seafront ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
BeachWalpole Bay Tidal Pool
Grade II listed 1930s tidal pool on the north bay — swim free at high tide; dramatic at low water.
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Walpole Bay Tidal Pool
Grade II listed 1930s tidal pool on the north bay — swim free at high tide; dramatic at low water.
Walpole Bay Tidal Pool
Margate, Kent
Grade II listed 1930s tidal pool on the north bay — swim free at high tide; dramatic at low water.
Walpole Bay on-street
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WaterfrontMargate Harbour Arm
Regenerated stone pier with galleries and sea views — wander the arm without a ticket.
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Margate Harbour Arm
Regenerated stone pier with galleries and sea views — wander the arm without a ticket.
Margate Harbour Arm
Margate, Kent
Regenerated stone pier with galleries and sea views — wander the arm without a ticket.
Seafront ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
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