At Margate Pride, we are committed to ensuring that our events are accessible and inclusive. We strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all attendees, regardless of your individual needs. To help you make the most of your time with us, we have put together comprehensive accessibility information.
In this guide, you will find details about the various accommodations and services we have in place for the events we organise on the day of Margate Pride.
We have also included some venues we suggest as quiet spaces and contact information for other queer and allied venues who have night-time events happening.
We encourage you to review this information and reach out to us if you have any specific requirements or questions. Our team is here to support you and ensure that your Margate Pride experience is as enjoyable and accessible as possible.ino
@margatepride.org.
Love & Pride,
Team Margate Pride
WALPOLE LAWNS
10 AM - 12 PM
Our day begins at Walpole Bay Lawns, where there will be family activities such as Family storytime, Baby Rave, Silly Olympics, rally speeches and more! The early activities are aimed at entertaining younger children and families - but all are welcome.
LOCATION - Walpole Bay Lawns, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3AB
TICKETS - This is a free event; you can register on Outsavvy. You do not need to register or log into an OutSavvy account to register.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS - The surface is a mostly flat, grassy field. With entrances on 3 sides from the road, pavement and promenade. If it is wet, the fields surface might be compromised.
SEATING - People will be standing or sitting on the grass at the lawns. You are welcome to bring your own seating - but these will need to be removed before the March begins at 1pm and will not be permitted in Dreamland.
TOILETS - There will be four standard toilets and one access toilet. All toilets will be gender-neutral.
PERFORMANCES - Relaxed performances at this event. This means you are welcome to move about, stim, sing along or make noise as needed.
ACCESS SERVICES - There will be BSL interpretation at this event.
FROM RAIL - 2.6 km from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 140 metres / 760 metres [route dependant]
PARKING - Nearby on street parking
PLEASE NOTE - Roads along our March route will close just before the March begins. This will effect driving, parking and buses.
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THE MARCH
1 - 2 PM
Our March will start at Walpole Bay Lawns and take us along the seafront to Dreamland, departing at 1pm. Please begin arriving from 12pm. The march is vehicle, float and corporate-free. Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and mobility aids are of course welcome. Community groups are at the front. Any individuals are welcome to register to join. Our Access Bloc leads the March and sets the pace.
This is a relaxed event - it can be noisy and exciting with noises, music, instruments and bright colours. We understand that some people might find this overwhelming. Maybe consider ear defenders / ear loops. You are also welcome to step away and rejoin at any point.
STARTING LOCATION - Walpole Bay Lawns, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3AB along the seafront to Dreamland, 49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE JOIN POINT - You are free to join or leave the march at any other point as there are no barriers or fences on the march route.
For a shorter route, you can join the ACCESS BLOC at the old Britannia Pub on Fort Hill, Margate CT9 1HH. Look out for one of our Margate Pride stewards*. Nearest parking at Trinity Square car park 100 metres away.
TICKETS - This is a free event; you can register on Outsavvy. You do not need to register or log into an OutSavvy account to register.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE - Our parade route is wheelchair accessible. The entire route is tarmac road, which we have closed for safety. In some sections of the March, the road has steeper gradients which might affect different access needs. We recommend you look at the route beforehand - we are sharing the march route in a video on our socials.
TOILETS - There are gender-neutral and accessible toilets at each end of the march, and we have labelled all accessible toilets available on the route of our march on our Pride map of Margate. Margate Pride will not provide toilets along the March route.
ACCESS SERVICES - There will be no BSL interpretation.
MARCH PARADE ROUTE
Whole route - 2.57km
Access route - 0.94km
The March route takes around 30mins to walk. It may take a little longer on the day with some stopping and starting.
It is a mostly smooth, tarmac surface. However, some of the route is on a downhill slope and is especially steep by the Turner.
You are free to join or leave the march at any point as there are no barriers on the march route.
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DREAMLAND DAY
2 - 6 PM
Join us for a joyful and powerful celebration of LGBTQIA+ life, love, protest, and pride. Performances, DJs and our alternative pageant ‘Mx Margate’ with special guest judges.
LOCATION - Scenic Stage, Dreamland, 49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ. This is an outdoor space.
TICKETS - This is a free event; you can register on Outsavvy. You do not need to register or log into an OutSavvy account to register.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE - Dreamland is wheelchair accessible. Most of Dreamland is flat with a mix of grass and gravel. Entrance through the car park is on a down gradient.
SEATING - We have a designated accessible viewing platform and seating area. This is marked on the map and will be signposted in Dreamland.
TOILETS - Dreamland has multiple gender-neutral and accessible toilets. In addition, we have hired RevoLOOtion.
QUIET SPACE - We have a quiet & wellbeing area in the boardroom next to the Ballroom.
PERFORMANCES - Relaxed performances at this event.
ACCESS SERVICES - BSL interpretation will be available at this event for all spoken and performance elements.
FROM RAIL - 300 metres from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 50 metres
PARKING - Paid on-site parking available
MARGATE YOUTH PRIDE 3 - 5PM
At the Dreamland Ballroom - for young people 12 - 24yrs. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This year brought to you by Arts Education Exchange, The Anxious Pickle Club with Just May, Rain Reeta Loi and Be You.
LOCATION - The Ballroom, Dreamland, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ. An indoor space.
TICKETS - This is a free event. No need to register. You can just turn up.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS - The Ballroom, Dreamland is wheelchair accessible.
TOILETS - Dreamland has multiple gender-neutral and accessible toilets. In addition, we have hired the accessible toilet facility RevoLOOtion.
PERFORMANCES - Relaxed performances at this event.
ACCESS SERVICES - There will be no BSL interpretation at this event.
CREW / WELLBEING
THROUGHOUT THE DAY & NIGHT
Margate Pride volunteers and Team will be wearing pink hi-vis. If you have any questions or concerns, let them know, and it will be passed onto the relevant member of our team.
There is a dedicated Wellbeing area inside in the Boardroom, next door to the Ballroom. A quiet space to chill and regulate with crafting, snacks and sunscreen This is open and available to anyone as and when they need it between 2pm - 6pm.
There is limited shade in Dreamland - please bare this in mind. Wear and bring sunscreen and make sure you keep hydrated.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the park but cannot be taken on rides for safety reasons. They must remain under control, on a lead, and be supervised at all times. Please ensure all assistance dogs are registered and have the necessary documentation. Please bring your documentation with you.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
We will have an in-house welfare crew on site, alongside Dreamland's security. They will be wearing orange hi-vis.
ACCESSOLOO. FULLY ACCESSIBLE LOO.
For Dreamland Daytime, we have hired AccessoLoo.
AccessoLoo is a toilet facility fitted with a lift to allow easy access inside the pod, a height-adjustable changing table, a toilet with grab rails, a motorised hoist, hot water, heat, and plenty of space for users and their carers to move around.
INVERT FOLK CLUB.
3PM & 8PM
Join us at ARK for an evening of Folk with the legendary singer songwriter and musician Patrick Wolf, his band mate Sophie Crawford and Selkies Kiss.
LOCATION - ARK, Albion Road. Cliftonville CT9 2HP
TICKETS - Through the Margate Pride Outsavvy. You do not need to register or log into an OutSavvy account to purchase tickets.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS - There is a ramp or two steps at the entrance. The ground floor is level.
TOILETS - Recently installed a ground floor accessible WC - door opening 750mm
PERFORMANCES - Relaxed performances at this event.
ACCESS SERVICES - There will be BSL interpretation at the 8pm perfromance.
FROM RAIL - 2.13km
FROM BUS - 0.21km/0.15km [route dependent]
PARKING - No designated bays but free on street parking in usually available.
OTHER PARTIES
If you’re heading to some of the other great parties happening around the town - here are their contact details / social media @’s to find out about access.
THE DRILL SHED
CONTACT : lidomargate@gmail.com
MARGATE ARTS CLUB
CONTACT : margateartsclub@gmail.com
CAMP - CAMP / ELECTRIC BALLROOM
CONTACT: hello@campmargate.com
LA! MARGATE
CONTACT: proudpinkinns@outlook.com
BEACH CLUB MARGATE
CONTACT: hello@margatebeach.club
OLBYS
CONTACT: hello@olbyscreativehub.co.uk
SANTA CARLA - ALT. PRIDE
CONTACT: @punkrockpridemargate
HOFFS
CONTACT:
@hoffs.margate
FAITH IN STRANGERS
CONTACT: hello@faithinstrangers.co.uk
WHERE ELSE
CONTACT:
@whereelsespace
QUIET DAY TIME SPACES
TWO LOCAL SPACES HAVE REACHED OUT AND OFFERED TO BE QUIET, CALM, SOBER SPACES DURING PRIDE DAY.
MARGATE LIBRARY - Margate Centre
Open 10am-5:30pm
Margate Library, Cecil Square is a fully accessible space, with a ramped entrance leading to automatic doors. Inside, there is a lift to the 1st floor, a fully accessible toilet with accessible baby change facilities and a range of seating options. Service animals welcome. Open regular business hours.
FROM RAIL - 800 metres from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 10 metres
FROM DREAMLAND - 360 metres
THE ORCHID ROOM - Cliftonville
Open 10am-6pm
The Orchid Room is fully accessible, through the entrance of the furniture shop at 236 Northdown Road. There are no steps, and all doors are wide enough for a wheelchair. It is a queer led, woman-owned space and regular hosts of Trans Club’s Tea4T socials. It is a dog friendly space. Open regular business hours.
FROM RAIL - 2 km from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 20 metres
FROM WALPOLE BAY LAWNS - 840 metres
WE WANT YOU ALL TO HAVE THE BEST DAY!
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