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Margate

This decaying seaside resort doesn't have much to offer the traveller, but it has a couple of hostels and you may pass through here if you're travelling along the Kent coast.

Practical information

Tourist Information Centre

12-13 The Parade, Margate

Tel (01843) 583334

Open Jan-Mar Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

Coming & going

National Express buses depart from the clock tower on Marine Parade.

Hostel accommodation

Margate YHA

3-4 Royal Esplanade, Westbrook Bay, Margate

Tel (01843) 221616

Old School House

6 First Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate

Tel (01843) 223905

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