ARK - Cliftonville Cultural Space, Margate

Heritage and Gardens

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Special Holidays/Seasons

ARK is a charity based in the former Margate synagogue, in the heart of Cliftonville West in Thanet, Kent.

A welcoming, accessible, inclusive, cultural and social resource, which brings together Cliftonville’s diverse communities - a space where people can experience ambitious live performance and exhibitions; thought-provoking film screenings; food events and workshops that are open to everyone.

ARK is also a place to hold weddings, celebrations and other events; where you can rehearse your show and hold meetings; a space for film and fashion shoots.

Above all, this space reflects the diverse roots and identities of all those who call Cliftonville home – both now and when the synagogue was built.

Through empathy, respect, inclusion, collaboration and open-mindedness, ARK want to make Cliftonville a better place for everyone.

Access Information

ARK is on the ground floor and accessible through a short portable ramp.

Both the foyer and auditorium are step-free.

There are accessible toilets on the ground floor.

Fitness/Wellness classes available

Mindful Mondays 6.30pm - 7.15pm

Open Dance Practice Wednesday 9.30am - 10.30am

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Wednesdays 7pm

Once a month (20 June/ 21 July/ 17 Sept/ 17 Oct/ 14 Nov and 15 Dec) Full Moon Cacao and Gong Healing Ceremony 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Once a month (2 July/ 3 Sept/ 1 Oct/ 5 Nov and 3 Dec) Step into the Sacred Circle:Shamanic Drumming and Cacao Healing 6.30pm-8.30pm