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Over 40 venues offering meal deals for Margate Restaurant Week

Margate Restaurant Week is back on February 2-6 with over 40 eateries serving set menus for £20.26

Jan 31, 2026

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Review: Willy’s Restaurant ‘A well put together and handsome unit’

Jan 17, 2026

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Sixteen events we’re looking forward to in 2026

Jan 10, 2026

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How to spend your time in Margate

Dec 29, 2025

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The best gay bars in Thanet

Dec 29, 2025

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New Year's Eve in Thanet: Parties, parades, family fun and more

Dec 16, 2025

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Christmas markets and shopping in Thanet

Nov 28, 2025

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In Pictures: Bridget Riley's Learning to See at Turner Contemporary

Nov 21, 2025

by Andy Malt

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Family-friendly Christmas events: Pantomimes, illuminations, Santa's grotto

Nov 17, 2025

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Christmas nights out: Parties, comedy, theatre, live music

Nov 17, 2025

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Ramsgate Winter Festival lights up the darker months

Nov 15, 2025

by Andy Malt

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Autumn bike rides around Kent east coast and pubs to stop off at along the way

Oct 30, 2025

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Halloween nights out: Parties, clubbing, films, and more

Oct 22, 2025

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