Turner Contemporary, Margate

Condé Nast TravelerJan 21

Plus, Austrian chalets, Irish castles, and more dreamy rentals.

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Turner ContemporaryArts centreThe title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J.
Curve cafeCafé
Dreamland MargatePlace
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Smithsonian MagazineJan 5

Explore the history, culture and natural wonders of the continent's most celebrated ports

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Turner ContemporaryArts centreThe title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J.
SargassoRestaurantWelcome to Sargasso – a coastal-inspired wine bar and restaurant nestled on the sea wall of Margate’s harbour arm,…
Dory'sCaféAngela’s is a small seafood restaurant with rooms serving delicious, local seafood, alongside simple, seasonal…
Hawley SquarePark
Theatre RoyalTheatre
Curve cafeCafé
George & HeartRestaurant
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ParthenonAttractionAthens, Greecestill among the first places tourists go when they arrive
Azulejo TileworkPlaceLisbon, Portugalexplore Portugal's tilework

Condé Nast TravelerDec 30, 2025

My stress-free coastal escape from the city, beckoned by the promise of early evenings huddled by the fireplace in warm, glowy pubs.

five minutes to the seafront

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Hawley SquareParkleafy square steeped in history
Theatre RoyalTheatreclosed for restoration in 2022
Curve cafeCaféfor morning coffee and pastry fix
Turner ContemporaryArts centrefive minutes to the seafront
SargassoRestaurantWelcome to Sargasso – a coastal-inspired wine bar and restaurant nestled on the sea wall of Margate’s harbour arm,…
Dory'sCaféAngela’s is a small seafood restaurant with rooms serving delicious, local seafood, alongside simple, seasonal…
George & HeartRestaurantcosy pub for a restorative drink

Turner Contemporary