If Cities Could Speak

The sun always shines in Margate.  Ok, this isn’t strictly true.  But the sun has shone every time I’ve visited this glorious seaside town, reflecting its beams off the sea and making everything golden. And even if the sun isn’t there to warm your face and light the cobbled streets, it’s well worth getting yourself down to Margate anyway. If you need convincing, here are 3 reasons to visit. 1) The beach Many of Britain’s beaches are pebbly affairs. Yes, they’re majestic in all their grey glory, but sometimes you need to feel the sand between your toes. Margate’s beach consists of a beautiful, butter yellow stretch of sand with easy access to the sea for all your swimming and ankle wading needs. My last visit to Margate fell fortuitously during a hot spell, which meant I could spend the whole day stretched out on my towel, interspersing my reading session with invigorating dips in the sea. I even bought a parasol from one of the little beach shops.  I’m not the only one dr...