The Old Kent Market

The Old Kent Market is a compact indoor market in Margate with food stalls, small boutiques and a pub, spread across two floors. Reviews mention a bus café downstairs, takeaway options like pizza and poké, and upstairs crafts and clothing shops. Parents may like the mix: easy lunch options, handmade bits, vintage-style clothes and a generally friendly feel. It sounds like the sort of place you can use as a rainy-day stop or a quick detour from the beach, rather than a full day out. Dogs are allowed too, which is handy if you’ve got one in tow. The downsides are very much the usual market ones: it can feel cramped when busy, not everything is always open, and a few reviewers thought it was pricey for what you get. There’s seating, but not loads of it, so don’t bank on a leisurely sit-down if it’s busy.