British summer time goes hand in hand with a trip to the seaside – and this time I found myself pottering around Margate beach in Kent. When I think of Margate, I instantly think of All 4’s ‘Location Location Location’ since ‘Kirstie and Phil’ always seem to be filming the programme in this popular home buyers region.
Margate beach
When Londoners need a local seaside break, Margate beach tends to be one of the usual suspects, aka ‘Shorditch-On-Sea’, due to it’s quirky retro shops, restaurants, narrow streets and artsy vibe.
Hot sauce and sun protection
I’d never been to a restaurant that serves suncream as a condiment, but I have now! You’ll find it next to the hot sauce. Please don’t mistake it for mayonnaise.
They were quite nice actually – not overly strong flavours and not too salty lol
I saw Iron Man and met The Shell Lady!
From a distance (like a few other unsuspecting visitors), I thought this was a real person. I guessed he’d had some sort of mud bath and was now psyching himself up to go for a chilly dip and rinse it all off.
Turns out he’s actually an iron sculpture made by artist Antony Gormley
Mrs Booth is a bronze sculpture named after a Margate landlady – twice widowed, losing one of her husbands to the seas.
The shells represent similar souvenirs sold in the area.
The Margate bus that’s always on time
Margate Property Conversions!
You’ll notice a lot of pretty church buildings around Margate town, and if you look closely you will spot this one. It’s not quite what it seems – it’s actually a mosque!
How interesting, this isn’t something I’ve ever come across before – seems like a very modern approach to places of worship!
Margate has it written in stone
The end of another lovely day
Vicki Sennett
Margate’s not too far from me, so I’ve grown up on days out there. It has changed soooo much over the last few years!
Cherryl
Aww, must be lovely to have grown up by the seaside….Ive gathered from social media that it can be a bit of a nightmare when thick crowds turn up in the summer months, and the mess they leave behind on the beach…not nice for locals🍦
tidalscribe
Great pictures capturing quite a unique bit of seaside. Our daughter and family have lived in Margate for a few years so we have seen it at various times of the year.
Cherryl
Must be lovely living by the sea – thanks for reading. I think I must have picked a very quiet time to visit as I hear it can get very congested!! 🔆
Cherryl
Excuse the typos…this predictive text on my phone is very annoying lol 😊
Mizou
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Cherryl
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Mizou
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Jedidah Kiura
A beautiful piece. Obviously stirs the urge to visit.
Cherryl
Thanks Jedidah, it’s great for a day out 🔆
Anonymous
A beautiful piece. Obviously stirs the urge to visit.
kevin cooper
Great post. Beautiful pics. I’ll have to add, Margate, Kent to my places of must visit. 🙂
Cherryl
Thank you Kevin, I’m glad it’s inspired a visit – I hope you enjoy it 🔆🎡
kevin cooper
I tend to enjoy my homeland visits more than going abroad these days. 🙂
Cherryl
That’s refreshing to hear – the UK certainly has a lot to enjoy and explore 🌾🔆
millysblog674849595
Fab post. I’d always dismissed Margate. I’ll be visiting this summer now 🙂
Cherryl
Lol, I hope you enjoy it Milly 🍦🔆 I felt like that about Southend (based on other people’s opinions) and then ended up loving it!! Margate seems much quieter – well it might be busier during the school /bank holidays etc. Sometimes it’s just nice to wander around somewhere new 😊🔆
Jane Lurie
What a fantastic photo essay. Your enticing photos make me want to visit this beautiful spot.
Cherryl
Awww, thank you Jane – I’m glad they’re doing the trick 😊