You should add this location to your bucket list as there’s a sandy beach, adorable bookshop and so much more to enjoy here. The best part is – it’s not far from London
With the weekend fast approaching, it can be hard finding things to do which are cheap and cheerful. You might fancy hitting the pub with your pals or going for a picnic in a nearby park.
But with sunny temperatures expected at the weekend in London, it can be nice venturing to the beaches a train ride away. Now one travel page recently shared the location you need to add to your bucket list where you can enjoy sandy beaches, some good coffee and pick up a novel at the local bookshop. The place is none other than Margate in Kent.
The TikTok page, known as @cangotravelling, shared a snippet of the seaside town which has everything from ice cream stalls to adorable florists and a local coffee shop.
It also showed a glimpse of a sweet shop which sells all the retro treats from your childhood, while the florist has a range of flowers on offer. Meanwhile, The Bus Cafe is a popular spot too, as is Love Lane.
What to do in Margate:
Margate is known for its sandy beaches, amusement park with vintage rides and Shell Grotto’s underground passages. A day trip to Kent will be perfect as you can enjoy British seaside nostalgia with thriving contemporary art.
If you head in the morning, you can start the day with breakfast at The Bus Cafe. It’s a parked double-decker bus on the seafront, famous for its award-winning Full English.
Next you can stroll down the cobbled streets and visit the independent vintage stores. You can also soak up the sunshine on the Margate Main Sands, then spend some coins at Dreamland Margate, the iconic retro amusement park.
Once you’ve built up an appetite, you can take a walk down the pier and grab a pint with some food at the Margate Harbour Arm.
Don’t forget to stop for some fish and chips as the legendary local favourite Peter’s Fish Factory is worth visiting.
And finally, Love Lane is a historic street in the heart of Margate’s Old Town which is tucked away between Market Place and the seafront.
How to get to Margate:
The drive from London to Margate will take you around 1 hour and 52 minutes, covering 77 miles. It’s a route which requires you to drive on the A2 and M2.
Alternatively, a train journey is just 1 hour and 42 minutes from Victoria Station. Although from St Pancras, the journey could take under 1 hour and a half.
