Margate Winter Gardens
Margate
Arts, theatre or museum
Margate Winter Gardens is a seafront entertainment venue on Fort Crescent that is also hired for conferences, exhibitions, banquets and other large events.
Up to 2,150 people
Business venues in Margate
Margate has two of the most recognisable event venues on the Kent coast: Turner Contemporary, on the seafront, and Dreamland, a restored amusement park. Add the creative spaces and bars of Cliftonville, and it's a strong choice for launches, away days and events with a bit of personality.
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Dreamland
Margate · 0.5 miles from the centre
Arts, theatre or museum
Dreamland is the seaside amusement park on Margate seafront, and its buildings and park can be hired for conferences, product launches, corporate parties and private events.
The Space Margate
Margate · 0.5 miles from the centre
Arts, theatre or museum
The Space Margate is a top-floor events room at 39 to 41 High Street in the centre of Margate. It is hired for corporate and team-bonding events, workshops and special occasions, and it has a stage and a wall-mounted screen.
Up to 90 people
Turner Contemporary
Margate · 0.7 miles from the centre
Arts, theatre or museum
Turner Contemporary is the free public art gallery on Margate seafront, and several of its spaces can be hired for meetings, corporate events, workshops, receptions and dinners.
Faith In Strangers
Cliftonville, Margate · 0.8 miles from the centre
Pub, bar or restaurant
Faith in Strangers is a restaurant, bar and events venue with sea views on Ethelbert Crescent in Cliftonville, Margate. The whole venue can be hired for corporate events, product launches, brand events and work parties.
Up to 300 people
Thanet Indoor Bowls Club
Cliftonville, Margate · 1 miles from the centre
Stadium or sports club
Thanet Indoor Bowls Club is a members' club on Fifth Avenue in Cliftonville, Margate, with a restaurant and bar that can be hired privately for business meetings, conferences and functions.
Up to 120 people
Frames Snooker and Pool Club
Cliftonville, Margate · 0.7 miles from the centre
Social club
Frames Snooker and Pool Club is on Northdown Road in Cliftonville, Margate. Alongside its snooker and pool tables, it has a function room that the club advertises for free hire.
Up to 120 people
All Saints Church Halls
Birchington · 3.6 miles from the centre
Church or faith hall
All Saints Church in Birchington, near Margate, hires out two halls: Church House on Kent Gardens and Kearns Hall on Grenham Bay Avenue. Both are used for meetings, training, talks and community events.
Up to 90 people
Millmead Hall
Margate · 0.9 miles from the centre
Community hall or meeting room
Millmead Hall on Millmead Road, Margate, is a community hall hired out through Thanet District Council. It is open to community, training, charity, active recreation and commercial bookings for small and medium events.
Up to 100 people
Guide to business venues in Margate
Business venues in Margate: the short answer
- Gallery by the sea: Turner Contemporary, whose Foyle Rooms can be split into three soundproofed meeting rooms.
- Big events: Dreamland, with a Hall by the Sea for 1,200 standing, a Ballroom and a Boardroom for 50, or the whole park on exclusive hire.
- Low-cost hall: Acol Village Hall, for up to 70, from £15 an hour.
- Getting there: high-speed trains to London St Pancras from 1 hour 24 minutes. The A299 Thanet Way links Margate to the M2.
Why Margate works for business events
Margate has had a real turnaround. Turner Contemporary opened on the seafront in 2011, Dreamland was restored and reopened, and the Old Town and Cliftonville filled up with galleries, studios and places to eat.
That makes it a natural home for creative and consumer brands, launches and team days that need to feel like an occasion. The sea is never far away, Margate's sunsets draw a crowd all year, and London is reachable without a car.
Getting to Margate
| How | Details |
|---|---|
| By train | Margate station: high-speed trains to London St Pancras from 1 hour 24 minutes, typically about 1 hour 46. The station is a short walk from the seafront |
| By road | The A299 Thanet Way links Thanet to the M2. The A28 runs to Canterbury |
| Parking | Dreamland has on-site parking and welcomes coaches. For the Old Town and Turner Contemporary, use nearby public car parks |
Choosing a venue in Margate
Gallery and seafront spaces
Turner Contemporary hires out several spaces for business events. The ground-floor Foyle Rooms work for meetings, lunches and parties, and divide into three equal, soundproofed rooms with AV and blackout blinds. The Clore Learning Studio upstairs suits workshops and drinks receptions, and the Sunley Gallery can host a presentation or reception outside opening hours.
Large events and exclusive hire
Dreamland covers 16 acres on Marine Terrace. Indoors, the Hall by the Sea holds 1,200 standing, the Roller Room 800 and the Ballroom 375, with theatre layouts for up to 400 and gala dinners for up to 230. The Boardroom takes 50. For a really big day, companies can hire the whole park. There's free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, though no bedrooms.
Creative spaces, bars and clubs
The Space Margate is a creative venue in the town. In Cliftonville, Faith In Strangers suits informal events and socials, and Thanet Indoor Bowls Club has function space.
Halls
Acol Village Hall seats up to 70, with a kitchen and step-free access, and hire starts at £15 an hour. Millmead Hall in Margate and All Saints Church Halls in Birchington are other good-value options.
Planning tips for Margate events
- Plan around the season. Dreamland's rides and outdoor spaces are seasonal, so check what's open on your date.
- Book rooms for delegates separately. Several of the big venues have no bedrooms, so reserve hotels early in summer.
- Make use of the sunset. An evening reception that faces the bay needs no extra decoration.
Looking for a specific type of event? See meeting rooms in Margate, training rooms in Margate, seminar venues in Margate and networking venues in Margate.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you hire Turner Contemporary for a business event?
Yes. The Foyle Rooms suit meetings and lunches and can be split into three soundproofed rooms. The Clore Learning Studio and Sunley Gallery are also available.
How many people can Dreamland Margate hold?
The Hall by the Sea holds 1,200 standing, and theatre layouts take up to 400. The whole park can be hired for much larger events.
How long does it take to get to Margate from London?
High-speed trains from London St Pancras take from 1 hour 24 minutes.
Is there a cheap meeting room near Margate?
Acol Village Hall seats up to 70, with hire from £15 an hour.
Do Margate venues have accommodation?
Dreamland and Turner Contemporary have no bedrooms, so book hotels separately, especially in summer.
Updated 8 November 2026
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