Find out about what’s new, upcoming and anniversaries being celebrated in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate
There’s always something to look forward to in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate on the Isle of Thanet, with new attractions and accommodation opening, anniversaries being celebrated or new events being launched. Find out about what’s new and the anniversaries to help plan your visit
The WonderWorks, Margate
Previously Hornby Visitor Centre, this reimagined experience featuring new miniature worlds and layouts alongside incredible exhibition pieces of Hornby, Airfix, CORGI, Scalextric and Pocher. After all the exploring visit the redesigned café with an updated menu featuring local produce or browse the shelves of the shop. Look out for daily workshops and special events.
New Lancaster Experience 'Flight'
Visitors to the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum at Manston, near Ramsgate, can book a ‘flight’ in the Lancaster Experience. This includes the opportunity to sit in an exact replica Avro Lancaster cockpit section, at the pilot, navigator, flight engineer and radio operator stations and ’fire-up’ the four Merlin engines, the sound of which will be piped into the cockpit. The fully functional cockpit section is probably the only
authentic Lancaster cockpit that can be flown as a simulator. The simulated route is historically significant to the Lancaster.
The cockpit has been built over a six-year period using original parts and with reference to Avro plans and access to Lancaster IDV372, which is on display at IWM in London. Measurements and photographs were taken to ensure the replica is exact in every detail.
30-minute flights in the Lancaster cockpit, with an instructor, will be available from early 2024, at a cost of £75.
Ramsgate Tunnels - 10th Anniversary of Reopening
Ramsgate Tunnels is a unique civilian wartime tunnel complex, including a Victorian railway tunnel. The Tunnels reopened to the public in June 2014 after being closed for over 50 years.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the tunnels reopening, a series of events is being planned throughout the year. The tunnels’ history will be celebrated throughout May as part of History Month. During the month of June, the anniversary will be celebrated with a series of volunteer-researched displays and talks, using the tunnels’ archives and with an open day. Further events will be featured on the Tunnels website.
www.ramsgatetunnels.org
A decade of Active Ramsgate
This year, Ramsgate marks 10 years of its pioneering outdoor pursuits project, ‘Active Ramsgate’.
Active Ramsgate Week will take place from Sunday 26 May to Sunday 2 June 2024, with a chance to try out some of the amazing range of activities on offer, with special discounts and trial sessions throughout. Each day will have a different theme, from walking, cycling, water-sporting and exploring.
Whether you’re a walker, two-wheeler or a wave-maker, there will be something for everyone to get involved in.
Keep an eye on the website for details of the special events and offers to come.
Turner Contemporary Exhibitions
Built on the site of the guest house that JMW Turner stayed at during his time in Margate, see contemporary and historical art.
Thanet Experiences
Looking to tick something off your bucket list? Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate may just be able to help you with a range of experiences. From foraging along the coastline to create a meal, learning new cookery skills to taking to two wheels on a cycling tour or cracking the code