10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Isle of Thanet That You Shouldn't Miss

Lovelys has been providing a unique service to artists and art lovers since 1891. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality bespoke framing service and showcase paintings, prints and limited editions from local and nationally acclaimed artists providing inspirational art to enhance your home. Why not visit our extensive gallery on line. In most cases further works are available so let us know if you would like to see more paintings or prints by a particular artist. We have access to over 50,000 prints worldwide!In 2011 we celebrated 120 years since Lovelys was first established in 1891 which is still run by the family four generations later.In May 2011 Lovelys launched a new contemporary exhibition gallery - "Edge", upstairs in our gallery in Northdown Road, Cliftonville. This creates a new 'edge' to Lovelys, working alongside our continuing commitment to showcasing traditional and contemporary art.Edge will offer a continually changing collection of diverse artwork from Thanet and East Kent based professional artists who are on the periphery of national and international recognition. Edge will also focus attention on the exhibitors creative intentions, encouraging a thought provoking experience.

The Little art Gallery is exactly that, little, but we pack a lot in a small space. Come and see over 300 original paintings, prints and handmade crafts by local artists. We pride ourselves on being affordable, so you may be surprised just how little an original piece of art work will cost here. We can be commissioned to paint anything from your pet to your favourite scene. We hold various art lessons in Broadtairs and art weekends at the Yarrow hotel Broadstairs and The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye East Sussex, we also have a trip to Italy planned where you can learn to paint in beautiful surroundings Please see our website for more details Come and see us when you visit beautiful Broadstairs. We are open every day throughout the summer and always weekends all through the year.

Kent's only Museum of vintage computers and video games. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 45+ years. Visitors can discover the ideas and inventions that led to the modern digital world, do the history quiz, indulge in some nostalgia and look for their first computer among the 100s of items on display, then play on the many classic games consoles and computers. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. 2020 Open Easter (Good Friday) - 31 August on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays plus extra Mondays and Fridays during Kent school holidays. 1-4pm. All dates and more information can be found on the website.

Pre-booking essential. The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite mosaic created with 4.6 million shells. Discovered in 1835, nobody knows who created it, when, or why. “The grotto is simultaneously haunting and homely. It could be a lost pagan shrine or have ‘A Present From Margate’ picked out in the shells - it wouldn’t matter. It’s still magical, mysterious and (once it’s in your head) impossible to forget.” Far From the Sodding Crowd: More Uncommonly British Days Out, Penguin Books.

The Powell-Cotton Trust are excited to announce the formal launch of our ‘Reimagining the Museum’ project. Over the next 2 years the Trustees with the ‘Reimagining’ programme team, have some key aims: - Implementation of our decolonisation strategy - Redesign and develop our education and outreach programme - Deliver the ‘Colonial Critters’ project - Create and deliver an exciting programme of public engagement – both digital and physical, including public events - Carry out essential remedial and restorative work to the museum building, Quex House and Quex Gardens Throughout this exciting period of change we have taken the difficult decision that the museum, house and gardens will not be open for public visits other than through organised events and programmes. These will all be advertised on our website and through social media, allowing audiences to continue to connect with our collections – physically, virtually and through outreach.

A gem of a theatre in Margate town presenting an exciting mix of shows and events.