Thanet and East Kent local area guides

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Let’s get quizzical: Thanet’s best pub quizzes

Pub quiz season is here. Check out all the best nights in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs to test your general knowledge

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Best brunch spots around Thanet

Fancy a classic eggy breakfast, a full English or some kind of modern brunch dish concept? Here's the best brunch places in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

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Margate Pride guide 2025

Everything going on at this year’s Margate Pride - parties, family events, the march, and how to spend your Sunday recovery time

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Kids & Family

Summer holiday survival guide 2025

Your guide to keeping the kids busy through the school holidays this July and August in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, East Kent and London

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

In pictures: Anna Boghiguian's The Sunken Boat at Turner Contemporary

Inside the latest exhibition at Margate's Turner Contemporary, and our delightfully off topic conversation with artist Anna Boghiguian

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Thanet's best spots to catch a sunset (with a drink in hand)

Thanet's golden hour is the stuff of grandeur - don't miss out on the evening spectacle

Like sunsets? There's a queer meetup group for that. Photo: Nejc Sinkovec/Unsplash

Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Meetups in Thanet for LGBTQ+ folk who like to do stuff

If you are LGBTQ+ and living in Thanet and want to get social with your interests and hobbies, then there’s a meetup group for you

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How to spend your time in Margate

Your guide on the best things to do, places to stay and where to eat and be merry, when in Margate

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The best gay bars in Thanet

LGBTQ+ gay bars, clubs and venues in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs for club nights, pop-ups, drag, queer performance and music

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How to spend your time in Broadstairs

Broadstairs is a great destination for a relaxing weekend away or a longer break - particularly if you love your food and drink

Now's the time to pump those tires. Photo: Jordan Ling/Unsplash

Canterbury

On Yer Bike: Coastal spring rides for all abilities

With spring now upon us, make hay while the sun shines, so to speak, and get on your bike for a coastal ride under the sunshine

Here's to beach days and sun rays. Photo: Ferran Feixas/unsplash

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10 of the best beaches in Kent

Whether you want to catch some sun or go for a dip, here are the best beaches along the East Kent coast