Welcome to ExploreThanet

Welcome to ExploreThanet, this site aims to show you some of what is on and available to you in Thanet

You may have already seen or visited Thanet’s stunning golden beaches and want to experience something a bit different on your next trip. With a whole coastline of water sports, family attractions and restaurants to suit all tastes there is so much to see and do in the area.

We have a detailed beach section which provides you with information on each beach/bay in Thanet. We also try and cover the big events that are hosted in Thanet such as Dickens week, and the Big Event (Airshow). In the days out tab you can find a selection of places to visit in and around Thanet.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Thanet
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Europes largest mobile theme park #Dreamland (20th April - 13th May 2012)

Europes largest mobile theme park @ Dreamland (20th April - 13th May 2012)

This massive Mobile Theme Park is back in Dreamland, Margate. This year the Funpark is boasting over 25 rides and attractions to test out and enjoy.

The Regular wristband includes unlimited riding on inflatable rides, childrens rides, twist, funhouses and shows etc.

The premium wristband includes unlimited riding on all of the rides and shows & funhouses at fun park. however height restrictions apply.

Cost:

• Regular wristband £5.99
• Premium wristbands £8.99

Ticket/Booking Details:
Pay once, ride as much as you like (per session, either Morning or Evening)

all tickets are purchased from the box office on site.

• Non riding OAP entrance is £2.50
• Non riding children under 2 enter free

Opening times

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

• Afternoon session 1pm - 5pm 
• Evening session 5pm - 9pm

Monday to Friday

• Evening session 5pm - 9pm

no alcohol is allow on the premises

If you have any more info on this or would like to share your pictures or stories about this park then please send us a message via the comments, twitter or via the contact us button up top.

Easter Beer Festival 2012

Today Saturday the 7th April is the last day of the Thanet Beer Festival 2012, be there or be sober!

The Thanet Beer Festival 2012 returns and like every year it is held over the Easter weekend - Good Friday 6 & Saturday 7 April 2012.

It is hosted as always by the famous Wintergardens in Margate, this is a massive event and will again see over 200 Real Ales + Ciders and perries.  With Live Entertainment and Food means this will be a event to remember!

Real Ales, Ciders and Perries

• 200+ different barrels of ales to try
• Beer List Here

Entertainment

• Friday Afternoon (2pm) - Hobo Jones & the Junkyard Dogs
• Friday Evening (7.30pm) - The Chillbillies
• Saturday Afternoon (2pm) -  TBC
• Late Afternoon (5pm) - Giant Pub QuizTeams of 6 - Entry fee applicable - £100 cash prize

Location

• Winter Gardens, Margate CT9 1HX

Admission:

• Friday £4
• Saturday £2
• Free to CAMRA Members

Station

• Walking Directions from Margate Train Station (20 min walk)

 

Note: if you are coming by train there NO engineering works this year, unlike last so thats one less headache you will have =D

Thanets - Olympic Flame Torchbearer Route

The Olympic Flame will go through the following roads on its tour through Thanet, is your road on the route?

This is the Torchbearer Route, the times are the starting times for each section on the route.

Offical Site link

• Sandwich Road
  Thursday 19 July, 09:47 start - Cliffsend
• Canterbury Road East
  Thursday 19 July, 09:57 start - St Lawrence
• St Lawrence
• London Road
  Thursday 19 July, 10:13 start - Ramsgate
• Grange Road
• St Augustines Road
• Paragon
• Royal Parade
• Harbour Street
• King Street
• Hereson Road
• Ramsgate Road
  Thursday 19 July, 10:44 start - Broadstairs
• Queens Road
• HighStreet Broadstairs
• Broadway
• St Peters Park Road
• Albion Road
• Church Street
  Thursday 19 July, 11:38 start - St Peters
• Westover Road
• Northdown Hill
• Green Lane
• Northdown Park Road
  Tursday 19 July, 11:55 start
• Queen Elizabeth Avenue
• Northdown Road
• Hawley Street
  Thursday 19 July, 12:22 start
• High Street Margate
• The Parade
• Marine Drive
• Marine Terrace
• Canterbury Road -Westgate
  Thursday 19 July, 13:03 start - Westgate-on-Sea (starting seabathing - Westbrook)
• Canterbury Road -Birchington
  Thursday 19 July, 14:36 start - Birchington-on-Sea (starts near St James Terrace)

 

Margate Beach Cross 2012

If you are out and about in Thanet this weekend then why not pop along to the 2012 Margate Beach Cross. It is taking place on Saturday the 3rd & Sunday the 4th of March and this event is free to attend for everyone, it all starts from about 10am on Margate sands.

Admission: Free
Location: Margate Beach

Timetable
Practice; 09.30 am.
First race; 10.15am

visit: Margate Beach Crossfor more information