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. Also available on our website and in alt text.
In this guide, you will find details about the various accommodations and services we have in place throughout the different events organised by us 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.
WALPOLE LAWNS
10 AM - 12 PM
Our day begins at Walpole Bay Lawns, where we will have family activities such as Family Storytime with Lennie, a Boogie Bounce dance class with NBE Fitness, and the Children’s Choir.
LOCATION - Walpole Bay Lawns, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3AB
TICKETS - This is a free event; register on Outsavvy.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS - This event is wheelchair accessible, but please note that it is weather-dependent, as the activities will take place on grass. So, this may be compromised if it is wet.
TOILETS - There will be four standard toilets and one accessible toilet for people with disabilities. All bathrooms will be gender-neutral.
PERFORMANCES - Relaxed performances at this event.
ACCESS SERVICES - There will be no BSL interpretation at this event.
FROM RAIL - 2.6 km from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 140 metres / 760 metres [route dependent]
PARKING - Nearby on-street parking
THE MARCH
1 - 2 PM
MARCH PARADE ROUTE
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, with community groups at the front, and any individuals are welcome to register to join.
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 - Join the ACCESS BLOC at the old Britania Pub on Fort Hill, Margate CT9 1HH. Nearest parking at Trinity Square car park 100 metres away.
TICKETS - This is a free event; register on Outsavvy.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE - Our parade route is wheelchair accessible.
TOILETS - We will not provide toilets along the parade route. However, there are gender-neutral and accessible toilets at each end of the parade, and we have labelled all accessible toilets available on the route of our march on our Pride map of Margate.
ACCESS SERVICES - there will be no BSL interpretation at this event.
DREAMLAND DAY
2 - 8 PM
Join us for a joyful and powerful celebration of LGBTQIA+ life, love, protest, and pride. Performances, DJs, Mx Margate - alternative beauty pageant + special guest judges. Speakers include: Johnathan Blake from LGSM, Maxine Heron from Not a Phase, Aderonke Apata from African Rainbow Family & Rae Smith.
LOCATION - Scenic Stage, Dreamland, 49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
TICKETS - This is a free event; register on Outsavvy.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE - Dreamland is wheelchair accessible.
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 Ballroom - for young people 12 - 24yrs. [Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.] Arts Ed Exchange Performance showcase, Anxious Pickle Club takeover, Crafts, snacks + special guests!
LOCATION - The Ballroom, Dreamland, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
TICKETS - This is a free event
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.
THE AFTERS
8PM - 1AM
The finest queer talent from Margate and beyond, for a night of heat, hedonism, and no-holds-barred celebration. With a line-up that includes: Jaguar, Queer House Party, Tom Rasmussen, Meg Ward, Maleigh Zan, Gaëtan Gauthier, Lori Mae and the CT9 Drag Family!
LOCATION - Hall by the Sea, Dreamland, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
TICKETS - This is a ticketed event. Tickets from Outsavvy, Dreamland or AXS. On a sliding scale from £7.50 - £22.50. Plus a £1 booking fee. Free for accompanying support workers, carers and assistants.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS - Hall by the Sea, Dreamland is wheelchair accessible.
TOILETS - Dreamland has multiple gender-neutral and accessible toilets.
PERFORMANCES - A mix of DJ’s and live performance.
ACCESS SERVICES - There will be BSL interpretation at this event.
FROM RAIL - 300 metres from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 50 metres
PARKING - Paid on-site parking available
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.
At Dreamland - alongside the Dreamland security team - we will also be working with Safe Only Ltd, a brilliant queer welfare and security team, and they will be collaborating closely with Dreamland to ensure everything runs smoothly, safely, and with our community at the heart.
A FULLY ACCESSIBLE LOO
RevoLOOtion
For Dreamland Daytime, we have hired RevoLOOtion, a toilet facility equipped with a lift to facilitate easy access inside the pod, a height-adjustable changing table, a toilet with grab rails, a motorised hoist, hot water, heat, and ample space for users and their caregivers to move around.
Other Parties
If you’re heading to some of the other great parties happening around the town - here are their contact details to find out about access.
LIDO BAR
CONTACT : lidomargate@gmail.com
MARGATE ARTS CLUB
CONTACT : margateartsclub@gmail.com
CAMP, MARGATE
CONTACT : hello@campmargate.com
LA! MARGATE & THE LIGHTHOUSE
CONTACT: proudpinkinns@outlook.com
BEACH CLUB MARGATE
CONTACT: hello@margatebeach.club
FAITH IN STRANGERS
CONTACT : hello@faithinstrangers.co.uk
QUIET DAYTIME SPACES
TWO LOCAL SPACES HAVE REACHED OUT AND OFFERED TO BE QUIET, CALM, SOBER SPACES DURING PRIDE DAY.
MARGATE LIBRARY - Margate Centre
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 are welcome. Open regular business hours.
FROM RAIL - 800 metres from Margate Station
FROM BUS - 10 metres
FROM DREAMLAND - 360 metres
THE ORCHID ROOM - Cliftonville
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 regularly hosts 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
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