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.

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