Farm Shops & Producers
Margate Mushrooms
Margate mushroom grower: gourmet mushrooms, grow-your-own kits and gift boxes, online and at Cliftonville Farmers' Market.
Verified Nov 2026
Small museum, staffed by volunteers, in the cottage tied to Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield, with Dickens letters, his writing box and Victorian displays.
About Dickens House Museum
Owned by Thanet District Council and staffed by volunteers, the museum is in the cottage linked to Betsey Trotwood’s home in David Copperfield. It shows items that belonged to Charles Dickens, including letters about Broadstairs, his writing box and a sideboard, plus prints by Phiz and Victorian costumes. 2026 admission: adult £5, child £2.50, ground-floor concession £3.50, family £12.50. The 2026 season ends on Sunday 1 November and the page lists no opening days after that, so check the council page for a 2027 reopening date.
Accessibility
One step at the entrance, staff can assist. Two floors with 14 stairs and no lift. Two accessible parking bays about 50 metres away.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Broadstairs
Restaurants
Cardak Meze & Grill
Turkish meze and grill restaurant on Broadstairs High Street, with takeaway available.
Verified Oct 2026
PubsRestaurants
The Captain Digby
Family pub and restaurant at Kingsgate with British home cooking, indoor bookings and outdoor seating.
Verified Oct 2026
Cafés
Bessie’s Tea Parlour
Vintage tea parlour on Albion Street, Broadstairs, serving cakes, sandwiches and afternoon tea.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Dickens House Museum
GuideBeaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
Broadstairs: four bays and two museums that close after 1 November 2026
Viking Bay, Joss Bay, Botany Bay and Kingsgate Bay, plus Dickens House and Crampton Tower, which both close after 1 November 2026.
More things to do in Broadstairs
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Crampton Tower Museum
Volunteer-run museum in a Victorian flint water tower beside Broadstairs station, on Crampton the railway engineer, transport and local history.
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast
Joss Bay
Sandy surfing bay in Broadstairs with Blue Flag and Seaside Award for 2026, a cafe, rockpools and seasonal lifeguards.
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast
Kingsgate Bay
Quiet sandy bay with sea caves below Kingsgate Castle, reached by steep steps, dog-friendly all year but with no lifeguards or toilets.
Dog Friendly