Compiled by Willow Owen-Webb (EKC media student)
Only Fools and Horses
April 1, Hall By The Sea, Dreamland, Margate
Morning Session: 11am – 1pm, Afternoon Session: 3pm – 5pm
Come and meet a few of the stars from the show Only Fools and Horses including: Daniel Peacock (Mental Mickey), Michael Fenton (Alan Perkins), Steven Woodcock (Jevon), Patrick Murray (Mickey Pearce), Phillip Pope (Tony Angelino), Michael Jayston (James Turner) and Dawn Perllman (Amanda).
Tickets £20 pp or £25pp with a photo opportunity
https://www.dreamland.co.uk/event/only-fools-day/
Easter Fun Day
April 2, Ellington Park, Ramsgate This has been moved to the Sunday
11am-4pm
Ellington Park is hosting an Easter themed fun day. The event will include an Easter egg hunt, colouring competition and Easter treats.
The Great Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny has been so fast running around, he’s lost the buttons from his jacket and they’re hidden in the park. Can you find them? If you do, you can exchange them for a chocolate egg. (Dairy Free options)
There will also be Easter themed colouring pages and activity sheets to enjoy. There will be a prize for the most colourful Easter pictures. And don’t forget your Easter bonnets, as we will be checking them all out and the best one will win a prize!
This is a free entry event, however to participate in The Great Easter Hunt, you will be required to purchase a ticket for £2 per child. These will be available to purchase from the café.
https://www.ellingtonpark.org.uk/events/event/easter-fun-day
Magic Hours: Film screenings
Come to Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate! Our towns in home movies and publicity films 1930s-70s
Jump aboard for a fantastic trip through the streets and across the beaches of our towns through the eyes of locals and holidaymakers.
Ramsgate Music Hall Saturday 1 April, 4pm-5:15pm
The Black Windmill (12A) + Vintage Ramsgate publicity film
Michael Caine stars as a secret agent in classic 1974 suspense thriller directed by Don ‘Dirty Harry’ Seigel with special guest appearance from Ramsgate Hoverport.
Ramsgate Music Hall Saturday 1 April, 6pm-8pm
LastResort (15) + Vintage Margate publicity film
Beautiful, heartfelt tale of a young asylum-seeking woman stranded with her son in a seaside town, starring Paddy Considine and filmed in Margate in late 90s.
Tom Thumb Theatre Sunday 2 April, 6:30pm-8pm
Tickets £5 for adults
£3.50 for children (under 15’s)
Rock ‘n’ Roll party
April 1, The Churchill Tavern, The Paragon Room, Ramsgate
8pm-midnight
A rock ‘n’ roll night playing rockabilly, rock ‘n’ roll, jivers, blues and hillbilly. DJ’S include: The Wolfman, The Phantom and a guest DJ.
Free entry
RBL Boot Fair
April 1, Church House, Kent Gardens, Birchington
9.30am-noon
Browse the goods at the RBL boot fair which is raising funds for the Royal British Legion.
Free entry
ART by Yasmina Reza
April 1-2, Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs
Saturdays show: 7.30pm,
Sundays show: 2.30pm
Is it art? Is it junk? Is it worth the arguments? This hit comedic play by Yasmina Reza is making its way to the Sarah Thorne Theatre, presented by Broadstairs Dickens players.
Tickets £12 in advance or £14 at the door
Dreamland park opening
April 1, Dreamland, Margate
Gates open: 10.30am
Rides open: 11am
Park closes: 6pm
Dreamland is welcoming everyone back for its opening day which will feature rides, amusements, roller disco, events, food and drink. Rides will include classic icons such as the scenic railway and new in for 2023 are the Rock ‘n’ roll family coaster, miniature railway and mirror maze
Dreamland will be open weekends and holidays from April 1
Free entry, pay by ride
https://www.dreamland.co.uk/event/park-opening/
Margate Caves 160th Anniversary
April 1-16, Margate Caves, Margate
10am-5pm
Sunday 2 April marks 160 years since Margate Caves opened to the public.
This Margate landmark has had something of a chequered history, having started life as a chalk mine it then transformed into a subterranean wine cellar and private dining room, complete with rare ice wells and wall paintings.
When local shopkeeper John Norwood took on the lease, he brought with him some colourful marketing ideas to bring the site to the wider public. He named the Caves Vortigern’s Cavern, claimed they dated to 454AD, and charged 3d admission!
An account of the opening on 2nd April 1863 makes the first reference to the Caves’ wall paintings, describing the elephant, crocodile and our much-loved lion, as well as two worksthat haven’t survived of a tiger and prisoners in chains.
In celebration of opening Norwood made it free for children to visit throughout Easter weekend. And to commemorate the anniversary, children can once again visit for free, when accompanied by a paying adult, on 1st and 2nd April. Visitors can enjoy our Easter Holiday trail through the Caves, which will focus on the Caves quirky history.
There’ll be templates available from the Caves to create your very own Chalk Up poster todisplay in your window, or on your fridge – and share your achievement on #chalkupmargate.
Submissions will be shared through the Margate Caves accounts too – look out for your very own Chalk Up shout out!
Every day volunteers will be chalking up what makes you proud on the chalkboard at the Caves.
The Margate Caves are at 1 Northdown Road, Margate CT9 1FG. Open every day of the Easter holidays from 29 March to 16 April, 10am to 5pm.
Tickets £4.50 adults
£2 Child (4 – 16 yrs)
£4 Concession
£10 Family
https://www.margatecaves.co.uk/post/cavebirthday
Summer Sundays Concert: The Dukes of Swing
April 2, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns, Cliftonville
Doors, bar and food: 1pm-5pm
Concert: 2pm-4pm
The Oval Bandstands & Lawns are bringing back their free summer Sunday concerts. This summer you can expect even more performances over a wider variety of genres. There is a fully licensed bar and food will be available at the genre.
Free entry, also free entry to the bandstand amphitheatre (limited capacity)
https://theovalbandstand.co.uk/oval-whats-on/summer-sundays-concert-the-dukes-of-swing-free-tickets
Magic Hours: A Happy Crowd Are We! Children;s Cinema Club Show
April 2, Tom Thumb Theatre, Cliftonville, Margate
4pm-5.30pm
Join the Tom Thumb Theatre for an hour and a half of childish fun regardless of your age, they will be playing SAMMY’S SUPER T-SHIRT alongside other short films, a competition, badges, snacks and a club song.
Tickets £5 adults
£3.50 Children (under 15’s)
https://billetto.co.uk/e/a-happy-crowd-are-we-tickets-818743
Westgate garage sale safari
April 2, Westgate-On-Sea
9am-noon
Browse the garage sale to discover some great bargains such as: books, clothes, games, plants, toys, collectibles and bric-a-brac
The event can be joined by adding yourself to the group on facebook which is under the event name
Free entry
Equinox
Private view April 1, 5-7pm, exhibition runs until April 9
Laurent Delaye Gallery, 1 Addington Street, Ramsgate
The Laurent Delaye Gallery hosts duo exhibition Equinox with Kate Beaugié and Cathy Rogers. Both artists are multi-disciplinary experimental practitioners based in Kent. This exhibition focuses on their photogram works, with some selected other mediums
Garden Gate Spring Open Day
Spring Open Day on Saturday 1st April from 1-4pm, serving teas and cakes, pizzas and soup, along with a plant stall and a variety of craftwork made by the team.
The Garden Gate Project is based at Northdown Park, Margate.
Discovery Planet
Discovery Planet in Ramsgate will be holding a free drop-in activity on April 1 called Future Human.
Led by the University of Kent’s Future Human research group, people will be invited to explore their imaginations to guess what human beings will look like in the future, and create their own future human being.
Sessions will take place between 10am and noon and 1pm and 3pm, at Discovery Planet HQ, 47 High Street, Ramsgate. There is no charge and no need to book – just show up.
Margate Preloved Vintage Kilo
April 2, 10.30am-4.30pm, Dreamland Margate
Shop through over 6 tonnes of preloved, vintage & retro clothing, all just £20 per kilo!
Preloved Kilo offer sustainable and affordable vintage and brands for £20 per kilo!
Branded sportswear, t-shirts, denim & jeans, coats & jackets, true vintage from the 50’s onwards including dresses, skirts & blouse, knitwear, handbags, Converse, small accessories…plus loads more!
Entry is £1.50, under 12s are free
£2 Green Entry is now available, 50p from the sale of these tickets will purchase a tree to help offset your carbon footprint.
Event page and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/2215899348593874/
Lillyputt Minigolf Broadstairs
The minigolf site opens on April 1 for the official start of the season.
Open daily from 10am with the last game starting at 4.30pm (weather permitting).
The Garden Cafe on site will also be offering a full menu from freshly ground coffee and specialty teas, toasted tea cakes, savoury toasties, sandwiches and sweet and savoury crepes.
Adults £6, under 10 £4.80
Victoria Parade, Broadstairs,
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