Here's your ultimate guide to the holidays in Margate! Find all the best festive events and attractions. For Margate experts and novices, our guide is the key to unlocking the city's holiday treasures.
Popular Events: Experience the joy of the season with the enchanting Elf Express 2024, a festive train ride that transports families through a winter wonderland filled with surprises. Ice skating at the Rink at Quex offers a delightful way to glide amid twinkling lights, setting a magical scene. And the Festive Wreath-Making Experience is something you definitely don't want to miss, allowing you to craft your own seasonal decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Margate
- Ice Skating Rink at Quex (Birchington)
- The Elf Express 2024
- Festive Afternoon Tea
- Festive Wreath-Making Experience
- Halloween at the Caves
- Aladdin
- Peter Pan: A Family Pantomime
- Making More Waves Festival 2024
- Reindeer Experience & Hot Chocolate
- Christmas Goat Walking
See these and even more events listed below!
Margate Holiday Light Displays
The Elf Express 2024
What to Expect:
Interactive festive experience with dancing elves and spectacular lights.
Description:
The Elf Express at Quex Park offers a festive adventure with a tractor ride, dancing elves, and spectacular Christmas lights. Enjoy activities like a German BBQ, marshmallow toasting, and a visit to the Christmas Coffee Shop.
Where: Margate | More Info: The Elf Express 2024
Margate Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Reindeer Experience & Hot Chocolate
What to Expect:
Immersive theatre experience with Santa and festive treats.
Description:
Embark on a festive journey with your family aboard the Polar Express train, where you'll meet beloved characters, enjoy hot chocolate, and receive a special gift from Santa.
Where: Margate | More Info: Reindeer Experience & Hot Chocolate
Making More Waves Festival 2024
What to Expect:
Daily poems about life and fatherhood by a World Poetry Slam Champion.
Description:
Making More Waves Festival 2024 features a world premiere event with Harry Baker, a World Poetry Slam Champion, celebrating life, love, and sleep deprivation through his daily poems about his son's life.
Where: Margate | More Info: Making More Waves Festival 2024
Peter Pan: A Family Pantomime
What to Expect:
Classic tale with interactive elements.
Description:
Peter Pan: A Family Pantomime is a thrilling adventure where Peter and his friends battle Captain Hook in Neverland. With captivating costumes and lively performances, this pantomime is a delightful treat for all ages.
Where: Margate | More Info: Peter Pan: A Family Pantomime
Aladdin
What to Expect:
Traditional pantomime with a talented cast and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Join Norwich Theatre for a lively pantomime production of Aladdin, featuring Joe Tracini, Lisa Maxwell, Tarik Frimpong, and Owen Evans. Expect colourful costumes, singing, dancing, and plenty of glitter as Aladdin dreams of finding love and making his fortune.
Where: Margate | More Info: Aladdin
Margate Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating Rink at Quex
What to Expect:
Ice skating experience amidst festive lights and winter activities.
Description:
Ice Skating Rink at Quex offers a fun and lively winter activity where families can enjoy gliding across the ice under the twinkling lights of Quex Park.
Where: Birchington | More Info: Ice Skating Rink at Quex
Festive Wreath-Making Experience
What to Expect:
Sustainable Christmas wreath-making with expert guidance.
Description:
Create your own festive wreath using locally sourced foliage and natural decorations under the guidance of Polly from What a Lovely Bunch. This workshop is perfect for groups and friends looking for a wholesome activity to enjoy together.
Where: Margate | More Info: Festive Wreath-Making Experience
Festive Afternoon Tea
What to Expect:
Luxurious afternoon tea with special festive touches.
Description:
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea experience at No. 42 by GuestHouse, featuring an array of delicious treats and warm hospitality.
Where: Margate | More Info: Festive Afternoon Tea
Halloween at the Caves
What to Expect:
Spooktacular underground Halloween activities for families.
Description:
Explore the subterranean Halloween land at Margate Caves, featuring spooky fun for all the family. Enjoy Halloween themed activities, including a messy Monday event with crafts and games.
Where: Margate | More Info: Halloween at the Caves
Christmas Goat Walking
What to Expect:
Interactive goat experience amidst festive decorations.
Description:
Witness the delightful Christmas Goat Walking experience at Quex Park, where children can interact with friendly goats in a festive setting.
Where: Margate | More Info: Christmas Goat Walking
Breathing Lines 2: Madhubani-influenced artworks
What to Expect:
Unique blend of Madhubani art and psychological insights.
Description:
Explore the abstract Madhubani-influenced artworks by Shringi Kumari, featuring line drawings that link beings, mind, self, and nature. Her work challenges patterns and forms, promoting cultural inclusivity through common humanity.
Where: Margate | More Info: Breathing Lines 2: Madhubani-influenced artworks
Wild Edges
What to Expect:
Capturing the intersection of human-managed land and untamed wilderness through powerful storytelling.
Description:
Wild Edges is a photography exhibition that explores the liminal spaces where nature's raw beauty and human curiosity meet. Each photo is a story that taps into the deepest parts of our humanity, challenging us to reimagine what is possible.
Where: Margate | More Info: Wild Edges
Gongs & Shamanic Sound Healing 2-day Workshop
What to Expect:
Immersive sound healing experience with diverse Gongs and shamanic instruments.
Description:
Embark on a transformative two-day journey into ancient healing and spiritual practices with Gongs and Shamanic Sound Healing. This workshop offers a rich tapestry of teachings and experiences to deepen your connection with sound as a healing tool. Whether novice or experienced, you'll explore various techniques using diverse Gongs and complementary shamanic instruments. The workshop provides a supportive and intimate setting, ideal for personal growth and enhancing professional practice.
Where: Margate | More Info: Gongs & Shamanic Sound Healing 2-day Workshop
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Saint Peters (2 miles)
- Broadstairs (3 miles)
- Ramsgate (3 miles)
- Deal (11 miles)
- Herne Bay (11 miles)
- Canterbury (15 miles)
- Whitstable (16 miles)
- Dover (18 miles)
- Folkestone (23 miles)
- Sittingbourne (28 miles)
- Clacton-on-Sea (30 miles)
- Southend-on-Sea (31 miles)
- Canvey Island (36 miles)
- Gillingham (36 miles)
- Rayleigh (36 miles)
- Chatham (37 miles)
- South Benfleet (38 miles)
- Rochester (38 miles)
- Maidstone (38 miles)
- Maldon (39 miles)
- Harwich (39 miles)
- Strood (39 miles)
- Pitsea (40 miles)
- Felixstowe (40 miles)
- Wickford (40 miles)
- Colchester (41 miles)
- Basildon (42 miles)
- Stanford-le-Hope (42 miles)
- Witham (43 miles)
- Gravesend (44 miles)
- Billericay (45 miles)