Margate is a seaside resort town within the Thanet district of East Kent, England. It lies 38.1 miles (61.3 km) east-northeast of Maidstone, along the North Foreland of the coastline of the United Kingdom. Margate's history is closely tied to the sea; it was a "limb" of Dover in the ancient confederation of the Cinque Ports. Margate was recorded as "Meregate" in 1264 and as "Margate" in 1299, but the spelling continued to vary into modern times. The name is thought to refer to a pool gate or gap in a cliff where pools of water are found, often allowing swimmers to jump in. The cliffs of the Isle of Thanet are composed of chalk, a fossil-bearing rock. The town's history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition. Margate was a "limb" of Dover in the ancient confederation of the Cinque ports. It was added to the confederation in the 15th century. Margate has been a leading seaside resort for at least 250 years. Like its neighbour Ramsgate, it has been a traditional holiday destination for Londoners drawn to its sandy beaches. Margate had a fine Victorian era pier which was destroyed by a violent storm in 1978. For at least 250 years, the town has been a leading seaside resort in the UK, Source : www.wikipedia.org.uk Some Local Attractions include : Main Sands : www.visitthanet.co.uk
East Northdown Farm and Gardens : http://www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk/easr_northdown.htm
Margate Caves : http://www.vortigernstudies.org.uk/artgra/cave.htm