Historic Margate - Beach Boys and Bathing Belles: a Seaside Trail through Victorian Margate
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Travel back to the delights of sea bathing in Victorian Margate. In this quest you are racing against the imminent arrival of the Paddle Steamer, bringing with it a rather straight-laced Aunt. See if you can enjoy some of the many delights that there were on offer for the Victorian holidaymaker at this highly popular sea resort and still make it to your Bathing Hut in good time to enjoy a rejuvenating dip just as you like it. Telescopes are optional!
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- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
- Game ends in another place than it starts
- Cross the street carefully
- Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- We recommend not playing at night
Places you will visit
11
It will take you
113-143 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Highlights
Get a real taste of what Margate was like for Victorian holidaymakers and sea bathers
Discover the charms of the Old Town
Enjoy the relaxing Walpole Bay and its tidal pool
See one of the tiniest theatres in the world - The Tom Thumb
Find "a fine Arcadian bolthole" at the Libertines' Albion Rooms hotel.
Storyline
As a visitor to sunny Margate you are keen to have a revitalising 'sea bath' with a dear friend. However, you hear from a cousin that your Aunt has already boarded a Paddle Steamer and is on her way. She has been scandalised by the reports of "promiscuous" (or mixed gender bathing) and men without bathing suits that she's read in the Observer so she has come armed with much moral indignation and her best telescope. Can you get get round the course and get your dip in the sea before she arrives?
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Starting point Dreamland
49 -51 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XP, UKFinish point The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL, UKRatings and Reviews
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