insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 96

© Alex Hare

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© Alex Hare

A SEASIDE ESCAPE:

the isle of thanet
There’s no doubt about it – the Isle of Thanet is the place to be this
summer. A new generation is discovering this original seaside escape,
with the much-loved resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate
featuring new attractions, hip happenings and unbeatable scenery.
Not only does Thanet offer a laidback seaside vibe of stretching sandy
beaches and romantic skies, but there is also a buzzing retro feel with
remarkable period century architecture alongside seaside kitsch and a fresh
arts scene.

the heart of this regeneration. The world’s first heritage amusement park
opened in the town on 19th June with retro rides from every decade,
seriously stylish side shows and nostalgic food and drink. It will be THE
place to be seen this summer. Book your tickets at www.dreamland.co.uk.

If you haven’t ventured to Kent’s east coast for a while, July is the perfect
time to discover what all the fuss is about. Here are some of the highlights…

After all that fun at the fair, indulge in a little culture and retail therapy in the
network of fantastic shops and galleries of The Old Town, and make sure
you stop off at the famous Turner Contemporary – currently featuring an
exhibition by Grayson Perry. And if you like to stay bang on trend, venture
up the hill to Cliftonville where several new quirky businesses are setting up
shop. The latest addition is lifestyle shop and creative space Plinth, with its
curated selection of art, publications, curio and homeware.

MARGATE
There’s good reason for why Margate has been voted as one of the world’s
top destinations for 2015 by The Guardian, The Times and Rough Guides,
and why Vogue uses it for fashion photoshoots. The seaside town is leading
East Kent’s artistic boom, and the newly-opened Dreamland Margate is at

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Is Margate the new Shoreditch? Find out this summer www.visitthanet.co.uk

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