Is Margate a nice area?

Sommario:

1. Is Margate a nice area?
2. Is Margate worth visiting?
3. How safe is Margate UK?
4. Is Margate a London beach?
5. Is Margate on the up?
6. Why are Londoners moving to Margate?
7. Is Ramsgate better than Margate?
8. How far is Margate station to the beach?
9. Is Cliftonville Margate safe?
10. Is Ramsgate posh?
11. Is Broadstairs nicer than Ramsgate?
12. What is Margate like to visit?
13. Is Broadstairs worth visiting?
14. Is Ramsgate worth visiting?
15. Which is nicer Margate or Broadstairs?
16. Is Ramsgate rough?
17. What's Ramsgate famous for?

Is Margate a nice area?

With a real arty feel to the area, quirky streets, expansive coastal views, a stunning sandy beach and impressive housing options, Margate is a real winner for young professionals, couples or retirees looking for a new lifestyle.

Is Margate worth visiting?

Re: Is Margate still worth visiting? Margate Beach is still as lovely as ever, and with the gradual regeneration of the whole town, it is an outstanding asset. The old town has been really spruced up, as more small independant shops and cafe's have started moving in.

How safe is Margate UK?

Margate is the most dangerous major town in Kent, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Kent's 335 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Margate in 2020 was 129 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Margate a London beach?

Beaches in Margate, Kent Margate is a traditional coastal town in Kent on the Isle of Thanet. It is made up of four areas - Pal Bay, Garlinge, Cliftonville and Westbrook. ... With the golden beach of Margate Sands constantly being main draw to visitors from London throughout the years.

Is Margate on the up?

Now, however, riding a wave of staycations and retro enthusiasm, Margate is on the up. And though this rise echoes that of a few other British seaside towns, the severe and persistent deprivation in so many others means Margate stands out.

Why are Londoners moving to Margate?

“We want to move to Margate because it's by the sea with more space and open landscape. There's the Turner Contemporary (gallery), which means you've still got a good link to the mainstream art world.”

Is Ramsgate better than Margate?

Ramsgate easily takes this category, with 3 of Ramsgate's schools having an 'Outstanding' categorisation, and just one school, the Royal Harbour Academy, being classed as Inadequate. ... Even if we looked proportionally at the number of schools Ramsgate has that are 0-2 compared to Margate, it would still edge this one.

How far is Margate station to the beach?

It's simple to reach Margate Beach, in Margate, by train. Simply hop on a train to Margate station and then it's just just a 5 minute walk down through the town's streets. Margate Beach in Margate is an absolute classic seaside destination.

Is Cliftonville Margate safe?

With 72 violent and sexual crimes reported there between March 2017 and February 2018, Northdown Road in Cliftonville has officially been deemed one of the most risky to live on in Kent.

Is Ramsgate posh?

Ramsgate was historically a posh town; the harbour was granted its royal status in 1821 by King George VI which sparked its transformation into a fashionable resort attracting many wealthy people down from London.

Is Broadstairs nicer than Ramsgate?

Re: Ramsgate or Broadstairs? Broadstairs is the nicer of the two, although Ramsgate is pleasant.

What is Margate like to visit?

Margate is lovely. Go to Margate. There are some excellent beaches, great restaurants, friendly people and a rubbish art gallery. ... In Margate one of the gay bars has opened up a large outdoor area overlooking the sands which is a great location and its also straight-friendly.

Is Broadstairs worth visiting?

Sandwiched between the better-known towns of Margate and Ramsgate, Broadstairs is often overlooked, but for our money, it's the best of the three. It doesn't tend to get quite as busy as Margate (yet), but its sandy, sheltered beach Viking Bay is one of the best in the south-east.

Is Ramsgate worth visiting?

Ramsgate, Kent But this seaside town is worth a visit in its own right. Ramsgate has historic architecture, pretty streets, a sandy beach, and—thanks to George IV—the only royal harbor in the United Kingdom. It's easy to get here by car or train from the capital, and makes a great day trip to the seaside near London.

Which is nicer Margate or Broadstairs?

Margate is very big and "touristy". It does have the Turner Centre, if you're into that sort of thing. I would personally go to Broadstairs, which is smaller, but still a good size. Parking may be a bit easier in Margate.

Is Ramsgate rough?

Of the three towns on Kent's Isle of Thanet, Ramsgate is often seen as the underdog: somewhat over-shadowed by the time-warped charms of genteel Broadstairs or the gaudy glory of artsy Margate. ... By reputation, it's a bit rough, a bit run-down, but Ramsgate used to be posh.

What's Ramsgate famous for?

Ramsgate's main attraction is its coastline, and its main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast, and the Port of Ramsgate provided cross-channel ferries for many years.