Partner Sought to Regenerate Margate’s Winter Gardens
Posted by Colliers on 21st November 2023 -
Colliers’ Destination Consulting and Licensed & Leisure teams have been appointed by Thanet District Council to secure a new partnership with a specialist performance, leisure and events business which will regenerate the iconic Winter Gardens, while safeguarding its important heritage.
The 51,000 sq ft grade II listed venue’s doors were temporarily closed in August 2022 having previously hosted entertainment greats such as The Beatles and Laurel and Hardy during its 111 year history. Thanet District Council has expressed its commitment to seeing the much-cherished local venue brought back to its former glory as part of its £22.2million Margate Town Deal programme.
The seafront venue sits in two acres of grounds and includes two performance spaces. The main hall has capacity for 2,150 people standing, while the Queen’s Hall has capacity for 600.
Paul Bugeja from our Licensed & Leisure team said: “The council is seeking a partner which can honour the history of this venue, while also bringing it up to date and making it inviting to residents as well as visitors to Margate. We have seen how exciting regeneration plans for landmark buildings such as the Eastbourne Winter Gardens and De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill have revitalised coastal towns. We’re looking to secure a partnership which has a vision to reignite the entertainment offering in Margate and deliver on the expectations of the local community.”
Councillor Rick Everitt, Leader of Thanet District Council, said: “We recognise how important this project is to local residents. I am optimistic that this partnership will lead to Thanet District Council realising its ambition to create a reinvigorated cultural and heritage landmark that will enrich the community and attract visitors for years to come.”
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