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Margate Archive - St Johns Parish History Walk

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Join us for a stroll through St Johns Parish in Margate, exploring its rich history and uncovering fascinating stories from the past!

By Margate Archive

Location

Margate

Covells Tavern 134 High Street Margate CT91JW United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 days before event.

About this event

Free venue parking

Margate Archive - St Johns Parish History Walk

Step beyond the seafront and explore the stories Margate forgot.

From Iron Age settlements and smuggling scandals to temperance reformers, burning windmills, and wartime tragedy—this evening walking tour uncovers the rich and often overlooked past of Margate’s oldest heartland.

Starting at Covell’s Tavern, we’ll journey on foot through just one mile of streets packed with extraordinary tales.

Led with warmth, wit and deep historical research, this tour is perfect for locals and visitors who want to see Margate through new eyes

Frequently asked questions

I don't have my own transport?

No problem, Margate train Station is less than 10 minutes walk and serves all main line trains between Ramsgate and London. Cecil Square and Hawley Street Bus Stops are nearby and only afew minutes walk from Covell's Tavern in Margate High Street.

Can we bring dogs?

We love dogs and are welcome on the tour

Start Time?

The evening walk will start at 18:45pm , please arrive at Covells Tavern in plenty of time to start on time. Covells Tavern is a very comfortable welcoming place with a fantastic beer garden so make yourself comfortable with a drink before we set off. Afternoon tour starts at 13:45pm.

Can we take pictures?

By all means take pictures and share your experience we are not so keen on recording but its entirely up to you. Please do share any images and tag us in on socials to spread the word about the tour.

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Margate Archive

From £7.50