The Big Quiz – Margate – Kent
Still thinking about last Friday’s BIG QUIZ What a night! Packed tables, loads of laughs, bonus rounds, competitive teams, great music, drinks flowing and plenty of moments that had everyone
Margate Country Music Festival Returns to The Oval for 2026 – Country By The Sea Is Back
If you’re looking for one of the best summer events in Margate for 2026, the Margate Country Music Festival is returning to The Oval Bandstand & Lawns for its third
New Wayfinding Signage – Community Survey
Over the coming months, we’ll be installing new wayfinding signage at The Oval as part of our wider work to improve walking, cycling and accessible movement in and around Cliftonville.
Cliftonville Dog Show 2025
The summer Bank Holiday Monday saw tails wagging, tricks performed, and dogs dressed to impress at the Cliftonville Dog Show 2025, held at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns. The sun
The Oval Wins Prestigious Green Flag Community Award!
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that The Oval Bandstand & Lawns has been awarded a Green Flag Community Award, the international quality mark for well-managed parks and green spaces. This
The Oval Pavilion Survey – Reflecting on Progress
Nearly three years ago, we reached out to the Cliftonville community with a survey to help shape the vision for a new pavilion within the amphitheatre. This survey was crucial,
A Seaside Health Crisis: Thanet’s Struggle with Life Expectancy
Thanet, known for its picturesque coastline and seaside towns of Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs, faces a grim reality. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that the
Hedgerow Planting Success at The Oval
Over the course of two incredible days during National Tree Week, The Oval Bandstand & Lawns was transformed as volunteers came together to plant a vibrant multi-species hedgerow. This initiative,