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The Iconic Landmarks That Define Margate

These images capture some of Margate’s most iconic landmarks, highlighting the town’s classic seaside feel. Their retro look offers a contrast to the magazine’s usual focus on Margate’s recent growth, showing the side of the town that remains rooted in its past.

Dreamland first opened in the 1880s and is one of the beautiful buildings that are still intact in the Margate today. Instead of letting the amusement park rot away it was reopened in 2015. You can still enjoy the classic rides at the amusement park, but it also hosts music events throughout the year

Thanet’s visitor centre also known as Droit house has a rich history. It was originally constructed as a Customs Building in 1828, later destroyed in the Second World War, and rebuilt in 1947 using the original plans. Many locals see the building as an iconic landmark that showcases a small part of Margate’s rich history. 


Manning’s seafood stall has been a fixture in Margate for as long as I can remember, serving as a nostalgic reminder of what a classic day at the seaside is all about.


The Turner Contemporary which opened in 2011 is an iconic landmark in Margate. Designed by David Chipperfield, the gallery has played a key role in the positive transformation the town has experienced.


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