What’s not to love about a cosy fireside, traditional English pub and brisk seaside walk?
What’s not also to love about a cosy fireside, traditional English pub and brisk seaside walk?(Image: Getty Images)
As the weather gets colder and damper, a cosy winter getaway could be the perfect way to live out your The Holiday-themed fantasies. Yes, an all inclusive holiday with sand and sea can be great. But what’s not also to love about a cosy fireside, traditional English pub and brisk seaside walk?
Holidaymakers in the capital find themselves in luck. The UK’s best winter holiday location is just a matter of – 90 – minutes away from London.
The commuter seaside town took top spot on Condé Nast’s list of the best winter holiday getaways in the UK for. The travel mag has collated 24 of the best spots to soak up some winter snow, sun or rain.
Victorian town Margate is known for its sprawling sandy beach and buzzing high street. While it is generally a popular summer destination, those who enjoy a cool sea-breeze may find visiting in the colder months just as enjoyable.
Victorian town Margate is known for its sprawling sandy beach(Image: Laurie Noble/Getty Images)Things to do in Margate
Margate is the perfect spot for mooching around shops and cafes. The Turner Contemporary art gallery is also a lovely spot to soak in some culture at its free exhibitions of international artists.
If you want to take a dip in the water, the main beach is right by the town centre. There is also a man-made tidal seawater tidal pool for anyone visiting at low tide, or those who don’t want to brave the open sea.
Margate is experiencing something of a reputational renaissance(Image: Getty Images)
Along the promenade are classic amusement rides like a carousel and helter-skelter. While this is a very busy area in the summer, winter visitors may have a much easier time getting about – even if it is a bit cold to get an ice cream.
Margate also has a renowned food and drink scene which has only grown in recent years. It is home to an array of neighbourhood restaurants and bars, so there is something for everyone.
Intimate restaurant Bottega Caruso serves up homemade pasta, while Peter’s Fish Factory is a great spot to grab some fish and chips to enjoy by the seaside.
It’s a 90-minute train journey from LondonHow to get to Margate?
Average journey times are around one-hour-and-45 minutes long from London Victoria. Faster trains will get you there in around 90 minutes.
There are both direct and indirect services running along the route. Prices vary day-to-day but start at around £12.
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