From on high to underground, Cliftonville’s richness extends beneath the surface, with the wondrous Shell Grotto, adorned with 4.6 million shells, all in astounding patterns. A few streets away, at Margate Caves, you can glimpse the covert life of 19th century aristocrats, who used this old chalk mine cavern as a party palace! Got your curiosity going?

Immerse yourself into the world of challenges at not one but two Escape Room venues to crack the clues in time. That is not all with Margate Leisure Centre home to axe throwing, roller skating and pétanque.

RG Scott Furniture Mart is an aladdin's cave of everything antique, old fashioned and unusual. Browse the vinyl at Cliffs before enjoying coffee, or head to Haeckels for beauty products made from the local sea.

Stock up on artist supplies at Lovelys Gallery whilst browsing their latest exhibition or create your own masterpiece at Clayspace Studios. 

A packed exhibition programme cane be found at The Lido Stores, Salon, Liminal Gallery and more.

If it's entertainment you are after, catch a performance at the Tom Thumb Theatre, learn a new skill at Rosslyn Court’s workshops or head to the bandstand for an afternoon of music. 

September 2023 saw the newly refurbished former Margate synagogue now Ark Cliftonville's Cultural Space open presenting music, plays and talks.

Cliftonville's The Oval bandstand not just a place for sunday summer concerts but also outdoor cinema, markets and seasonal events.

Take a dip in the invigorating Walpole Bay Tidal pool - a 100-metre wide, 1930s leisure pool where the locals love to go. (*Please follow all safety guidelines for sea swimming here)