Winter Gardens, Margate

The Winter Gardens (1911) was built in a specially excavated hollow so as not to block the view of the sea from Fort Crescent. This photo shows the extent to which this succeeded.

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Winter Gardens restoration plans take step forward

Summary of the BBC News Article

Margate’s Grade-II listed Winter Gardens, closed since August 2022 after Your Leisure returned its lease following financial losses, will be refurbished by Westwood One Theatre. Plans propose a sustainable, profitable multi-use venue featuring a rooftop bar, drama school, learning centre, and nursery. Thanet District Council will consider an £80,000 support grant and, after preparatory works and due diligence, a £4 million refurbishment grant at its 20 March meeting.

BBC News: Winter Gardens restoration plans take step forward, 5 March 2025