Margate Caves

Directions

Margate Caves is at 1 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1FG. Use the official plan-your-visit information for directions and travel: https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/findus

Facilities

Facilities include the caves, a café and shop, exhibition displays and spaces for activities, parties and events. Check the website for current programmes: https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/

Access

Read the museum’s current accessibility information before travelling: https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/access

Prices

Current admission: adult £5, concession £4, child £2.50 and family ticket £12. Children aged three and under are free. Confirm prices before travelling: https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/visit

Opening Times

Current opening: Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm; last cave entry is 4.30pm. Confirm before travelling: https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/visit

Group Visits

Groups of 10 or more can pre-book and receive a 10% admission discount, subject to availability. Contact info@margatecaves.co.uk to arrange a visit.

History

Margate Caves are a historic network of chalk tunnels and chambers. Their decorative wall paintings and long visitor history make them one of East Kent’s most distinctive heritage sites.

Schools

Curriculum-linked school visits explore art and design, the natural world and geology, including practical activities. Contact info@margatecaves.co.uk to plan a visit: https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/learn