Ethelbert Terrace, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 1RX

The site offers a unique opportunity for a landmark mixed-used development.

• This seafront site comprising 2.1 acres (0.85 ha), encompasses the Grade II listed Clifton Baths and is situated within the Clifftop Conservation Area, providing panoramic views over the English Channel.

• Situated less than a mile from Margate Train Station and within walking distance of the town centre, the site offers excellent transport connectivity across Kent and into London.

• Southeastern rail services provide direct access to London St Pancras in approximately 90 minutes via the High Speed 1 line, while regular services to London Victoria and Cannon Street are also available. The site benefits from proximity to the A28 and A299, offering onward road links to the M2 and M25.

• Margate is renowned for its cultural attractions, including the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery, Dreamland amusement park, and a growing number of independent galleries, bars, and eateries.

• A feasibility study was commissioned in 2018 to demonstrate the opportunity available on the site. The Lee Evans-led study proposed a landmark mixed-use scheme comprising a 100-bed boutique spa hotel, approximately 90 one- and two-bedroom apartments built into the cliffside, and a publicly accessible clifftop sculpture park. The site is located in the heart of Margate, a vibrant seaside town on Kent's north coast renowned for its unique blend of historic charm and contemporary culture. Margate has experienced a significant renaissance in recent years, driven by growing investment in the arts, leisure, and hospitality sectors. The town centre is home to a thriving mix of independent shops, cafes, galleries, and established national retailers, all within walking distance of the Lido site. Nearby attractions include the Turner Contemporary art gallery, Dreamland amusement park, the historic Margate Winter Gardens, and the Main Sands beach, all of which contribute to the town's growing reputation as a creative coastal destination. The adjacent Cliftonville neighbourhood is known for its artistic community and continues to evolve as one of Kent's most dynamic cultural quarters.