What’s on this November in Margate 2023

This month in Margate!

Fancy an autumnal trip to the seaside? There’s loads going on this November in Margate. Choose from art shows and supper clubs, folk music and retro markets. How about cocktails and books, or board games and ceramics? Read on to find our top picks for a great few days on the Kent coast.

The Wonderworks

The Wonderworks opens this week - the Hornby museum reopens with a brand new look showcasing the best known hobby brands such as Scaleztric and Airfix, perfect for the whole family.

Find out more here

Pumpkin Spiced Latte ice cream

Fancy something a little different? Lulu’s Gelato presents a hand made small batch seasonal taste sensation perfect for this time of year - Pumpkin Spiced Latte ice cream. Yum!

Find out more here

Feast Club at Cliffs!

Enjoy weekly pop up supper clubs at Cliffs with Feast Club. Happening every Thursday throughout November.

Cost per person £45 Includes three course meal + sides.

Find out more and book here

Brighter Days Market

Held at Turner Contemporary, and featuring a host of designer makers from across East Kent.

Perfect for your well planned early Christmas shopping spree!

Sat 4 Nov, 10 - 3.30

More info here

Books & Cocktails at Daisy Margate

Join the Silent Book Club at Daisy Margate to share your favourite books and meet others, whilst sipping on cocktails with a view of the iconic Lido sign. 10% off all drinks.

Weds 1 Nov 6-10pm

More here

Renfield - Slave of Dracula & Cost of Living Bites

Flamingods present high energy psychedelic rock, with a genre defying eclecticism.

Sat 4 Nov, Doors open 7pm

Tickets £13.50 in advance.

Book here

Historical walking tour of Margate

Discover the history of the Pleasure Gardens, the Circus and Dreamland, on a walking tour with seaside historian Dan Thompson with Emerging producers group.

Sat 4 Nov, 11.15 - 12.45, meet at Margate train station, suitable for all ages. FREE

Find out more on the Turner Contemporary website here.

Folk music in Cliftonville

James Kerry and friends play at Rosslyn Court as part of a CD launch tour for his first solo album which reflects on his love of nature and the countryside. SOURCE describes a connection to the pastoral and a desire to pass on the traditional music James loves.. There will also be a raffle!

Sun 5 Nov

Tickets £6 - £12, book here

Quex Park Fireworks

The classic bonfire night out! Open from 3pm with a funfair, food and Disney character walkabout. 6.30pm for the firework display.

Sat 4 Nov

Tickets from £13.50. More info here

Flea Market at Margate Caves

A flea market featuring vintage and retro homewares, accessories and clothing, hosted in the community rooms at Margate Caves on Northdown Road, just a short walk from Margate Old Town.

Sat 4 - Sun 5 Nov, 11 - 4pm

More info here

Dice & Destiny at Powell-Cotton Museum

Enjoy an epic weekend of tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons.

Includes access to the museum and gardens. 

Sat 18 & Sun 19 Nov, 11 - 5

Tickets just £6 via the Dice & Destiny website here

The Creeping Garden at Tom Thumb Theatre

The Margate mushroom clube presents a real life science fiction movie that explores a world creeping right beneath our feet, where time and space are magnified and intelligence redefined.

Tues 14 Nov, doors open at 7pm, Tom Thumb Theatre

Tickets £6, buy here

Margate Ceramics Market

Hosted at Turner Contemporary: the place to discover the finest artists working in pottery.

Sat 11 & Sun 12 Nov, 11 - 4

Free entry. Find out more here

Discovering Diana at Joseph Wales Gallery

An exhibition by textile designer and artist Rachelle Francis, exploring her late mother’s incredible selection of doodles and artwork.

Sat 4 - Sun 12 Nov, 12-5pm

Buoy & Oyster autumn tasting menu

Margate’s award winning seafood restaurant presents a special autumn tasting menu, featuring Kent seasonal produce.

£49 per person. Available Mon - Fri until 24 Nov.

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