The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies
Margate, Coast
Image: WonderWorks MargateThe WonderWorks is Hornby's model-making attraction in its old Margate factory, home to the Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix and Corgi brands. Wander past detailed model railway layouts, try out the controls, race on the Scalextric circuits and browse the shop and café. It is an affordable hour or two for families and model fans, and handy on a rainy day.
Highlights
- Large 00 gauge Hornby World layout
- Scalextric racing, including a Gotham City track
- Hands-on model railway controls
- Factory shop and café free to visit
Good to know
- No need to book, just pay at the door
- Under 16s must be with a paying adult
- Guide dogs only
- The Thanet Loop bus stops outside the building
Getting there
The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX
Get directionsChecked on 15 October 2026 against wonderworksmargate.co.uk, wonderworksmargate.co.uk, wonderworksmargate.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check
Nearby
Image: AirHopAirHop Westwood Cross
AirHop Westwood Cross is an indoor adventure and trampoline park at the Westwood Cross shopping centre. Jump across interconnecting trampolines and giant inflatables, play laser tag or try the Robokeeper and Strike Arena games. It suits families with toddlers through to teens, and a session takes one to two hours.
Image: Revolution Skatepark & Climbing CentreRevolution Skatepark and Climbing Centre
Revolution in Broadstairs pairs a big indoor skatepark, spread across three warehouses of ramps, with a climbing centre for bouldering, roped walls, auto-belay, lead climbing and an abseil tower. Skateboarders, scooter riders, skaters and BMXers ride in 2-hour sessions, and there is a skate, surf and climb shop plus a snack bar with viewing areas. It suits active children, teens and families, with lessons and holiday camps for beginners.
Image: Shell GrottoShell Grotto
Margate's Shell Grotto is a Grade I listed underground passage lined with around 4.6 million shells in intricate mosaics, and open to visitors since 1838. Its 70 feet of winding tunnels remain a mystery, with no agreed answer to who made them or why. It is a short, memorable visit for all ages.