Thanet culture guide

A view of the sea. In the foreground a sign reads 'LIDO'. In the distance another sign reads 'LIDO SANDS'. Two men stand by this second sign fishing.

News Blast: Margate Lido goes up for sale

Margate Lido is up for sale; will someone finally bring it back into proper user? This and more news from around Thanet

Jul 13, 2025

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A man stands in a colourful, predominantly blue shit looking off to the side of the frame.

Incoming: Joe Goddard, Thanet Alive, Folkestone Book Festival

Jul 8, 2025

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A view down a street to the sea. In the foreground is a small cinema housed in an old building. People mill around further down the street.

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (July 7-13)

Jul 7, 2025

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An old warehouse building. Tree in the foreground. Old street lights.

News Blast: Venue openings galore across Thanet

Jul 6, 2025

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A black and white photo of a young woman with dark hair leaning with one elbow on a table and hand agains the back of her head.

Incoming: Naima Bock, James Acaster, The Fermentorium

Jul 1, 2025

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A building with a clock on top of it stands in front of a body of water in which boats can be seen.

News Blast: Ramsgate Clock House renovation project progresses

Jun 29, 2025

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A woman with white hair sits in the front row of an otherwise empty cinema looking directly into the camera

Palace cinema celebrates 60 years at the heart of Broadstairs

Jun 28, 2025

by Andy Malt

Three woman, one blonde, two with dark hair, stand in sequinned dresses.

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (June 23-29)

Jun 23, 2025

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News Blast: Heritage Lab to revive 1930s East Cliff shelters Post feature image

News Blast: Heritage Lab to revive 1930s East Cliff shelters

Jun 15, 2025

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Incoming: Miley Cyrus, Palace Cinema, Over Easy Brunch Club Post feature image

Incoming: Miley Cyrus, Palace Cinema, Over Easy Brunch Club

Jun 10, 2025

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (June 9-15) Post feature image

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (June 9-15)

Jun 9, 2025

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Incoming: Rosamund Pike, Jah Wobble, Herne Bay Cartoon Festival Post feature image

Incoming: Rosamund Pike, Jah Wobble, Herne Bay Cartoon Festival

Jun 3, 2025

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Björk's Cornucopia concert film is coming to Broadstairs' Palace Cinema. Photo: Santiago Felipe

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (June 2-8)

Jun 2, 2025

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Mr Scruff: A DJ set should be a conversation Post feature image

Mr Scruff: A DJ set should be a conversation

Oct 17, 2026

Absence is present in Sophie Calle's Something Missing? exhibition Post feature image

Absence is present in Sophie Calle's Something Missing? exhibition

Oct 3, 2026

Halloween 2026 in Thanet Post feature image

Halloween 2026 in Thanet

Sep 30, 2026

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (October 19-25)

Oct 19, 2026

News Blast: £3.6m refurbishment plan for Margate Old Town buildings

Oct 18, 2026

Mr Scruff: A DJ set should be a conversation

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