Margate's Big Event - How to get here

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2011

Car:

Margate is accessible by road on the A299 and A28. Once in Margate, drive along the seafront past the railway station and follow the event signage for the nearest car parking. 

• Many roads in the seafront area and Old Town will have road closures in place for the duration of the event, please follow diversions.
• In particular, Marine Terrace will be temporarily closed to all vehicles except buses.
• Marine Terrace temporary closure Sat 18 June: From 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
• Marine Terrace temporary closure Sun 19 June: From 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm 
• Traffic will be diverted around All Saints Avenue during the closure. All bus services will carry on on their usual routes throughout the road closure. 

Please note: From 8.00 am on Friday 17 June until 11.00 am on Monday 21 June, there will be no access to Margate seafront on the stretch from Marine Drive to Fort Crescent and the Old Town, as all these roads will be closed.

Parking: Where to park: All car parks will stay open all night on Saturday. Parking areas for the event will include: Dreamland Mill Lane Trinity Square Morrisons Free parking is offered at all council owned car parks to Blue Badge holders (disabled drivers) - this does not include Morrisons or Dreamland, which are both privately owned.

Map of Parking facilities in Margate copyright Arka Cartographics Ltd (click on 1.1 to view at full size) Click on image to enlarge

By rail:

Travel into Margate from all main stations. When leaving Margate train station head for Margate Main Sands, which is a five minute walk away, where all the fun of Margate's Big Event awaits you!!

• Rail Travel Information
• Traveline - Information on trains and buses including timetables and journey planning. Tel: 0871 200 22 33

By bus:

The Thanet Loop is running every 10 minutes from Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate.  The Loop will drop you off in Cecil Square, a five minute walk away from the main seafront where all the Margate's Big Event action will be taking place! 

• Local Bus and Coach Information
• Traveline - Information on trains and buses including timetables and journey planning. Tel: 0871 200 22 33

The Viking Coastal Trail:

Cycle or walk the Viking Coastal Trail to Margate's Big Event. The Viking Coastal Trail is one of the most attractive leisure cycle routes in Kent, consisting of a 27 mile-long route or six shorter themed routes. Discover what Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs have to offer along the way to the event on Margate's seafront.

Note: We ask that cyclists dismount and walk through the Parade and Marine Drive section of the Viking Coastal Trail as this falls within the pedestrianised area for this event.  

• Viking Coastal Trail
• Visit our Tourism web site for Tourist information about Thanet including: Beaches, holiday brochure, events and attractions.
• Accommodation - booking facility
• local attractions, theatres and entertainment venues (cinemas, night spots)
• Places to eat
• Tourist Information Centres  

• Further travel and transport information

Tel: 01843 577577