WonderWorks Margate

Modelu 3D scan
2024-07-19 13:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The WonderWorks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX, United Kingdom
Modelu will be at The WonderWorks on Friday, July 19th from 1pm. Modeluoffers a 3D scan and print service, allowing you to create your very own ’00’ scale mini-you in colour – perfect for your dioramas and layouts.
Even better, Modelu is offering a special one-day-only 20% discount! For just £43.95, you can get your own personalised model figure.
For further information about the service visit 3D Body Scanning – Modelu (modelu3d.co.uk)

Kent Coffees & Cars - Takona
2024-07-14, 2024-06-09, 2024-05-12
Takona and The Wonder Works at Hornby HQ have teamed up to create a monthly meet where all are welcome. This is a free to attend, regular event aimed at improving Mental Health through talking.
More about Takona:
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CARS.
We’re a small clothing brand creating designs to spark conversations, using cars as the catalyst for connection.
Park up, grab a coffee, admire the cars, and get chatting!
For further information visit: Coffees & Cars – Takona

Build your own QuickBuild Tank
2024-07-07 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us on Sunday 7th July from 11am – 2pm to build a QuickBuild Challenger Tank.
QuickBuild are Airfix model kits for adults to build together with children. The snap-together assembly means no glue or paint required for quick and hassle-free model making.
£7.50 per person RRP £14.99.
Pre-booking is advised, call 01843 233524 to secure your space.

Build your own QuickBuild Tank
2024-07-06 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
Build Your Own Tank.
Join us on Saturday 6th July from 11am – 2pm to build a QuickBuild Challenger Tank.
QuickBuild are Airfix model kits for adults to build together with children. The snap-together assembly means no glue or paint required for quick and hassle-free model making.
£7.50 per person RRP £14.99.
Pre-booking is advised, call 01843 233524 to secure your space.

Warlord Gaming Evening - 20th June
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us for the Warlord evening session on Thursday 20th June 6pm- 8.30pm, £3 per player.
Doors open from 5pm and you are welcome to come set up early or even grab a bite to eat and drink in the café before you start!
To book your table space please email wonderworksmargate@hornby.com and state which board you would like to book and how many players it is for (first come, first served).
– Winter 6x4ft
– European countryside 6x4ft
– Desert 6x4ft
– Normandy farm 6x4ft
– Blood Red Skies 4x4ft x2
Any board suggests welcome.
For anyone not booking out a board and just wants to pop along for a demo session or just to wander you are welcome!

Service Fleet Fayre
2024-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us on Sunday, June 16th (Father’s Day) for the Service Fleet Fayre, happening from 10am to 3pm at The WonderWorks.
Explore a range of vehicles used by the services, including an Airport Fire Engine, Crash Rescue Vehicle, 1941 Austin K3 lorry and other powerful service transport.
The event will feature stalls including the RAF museum, J & R Medal Mounting, handmade military cushions and there will be performances from the 2433 (Thanet) Squadron Air Cadets Band throughout the day.
MORE TO BE REVEALED …
We will be revealing more of the vehicle line up and stalls in the lead up to the event. You’re not going to want to miss this!

Motorholics Evening Car Meet
2024-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Come along to The WonderWorks for the very first Motorholics Evening Car Meet on Saturday 8th June, 5pm until late. View the impressive array of cars, chat to the owners and enjoy the company of other car enthusiasts.
The WonderWorks cafe will be serving hot dogs and burgers between 5pm – 8pm. The exhibition will also be open, as will the shop.

FREE EVENT: Humbrol 3D Printer Demonstration
2024-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Intrigued about 3D printing but not sure where to start? Then come along to The WonderWorks for a 3D printer demonstration.
The team will be guiding you through the capabilities and you may even be able to take a keepsake home with you.

Meet a Hornby Product Designer and see the latest samples!
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Come along to The WonderWorks on Thursday 30th May for your chance to meet a Hornby Product Designer and get to see the following samples up close.
– Flying Scotsman Steam Generator– Locomotion Running Sample– Class 755 Decoration Sample– Coronation coaches– TT Class 66

Beat the Boss Challenger Challenge – afternoon session
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
This half term, join us for a Beat the Boss Challenger Challenge for lots of fun and a chance to of winning the daily prize – a £20 WonderWorks gift voucher to spend in store.
The Challenge: The Manager of The WonderWorks took 8 minutes to build the QuickBuild Challenger kit – can you do it any faster?
Tickets

£7.50 per person – everyone who enter gets to keep the kit (RRP £14.99)
To buy tickets either call 01843 233524 or visit The WonderWorks.

Spaces are limited so we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
Suitable for ages 6+ due to small parts

Beat the Boss Challenger Challenge – morning session
2024-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 UTC

Scalextric Hot Laps Demo and New Car Releases
2024-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join us on Wednesday 29th May from 11 – 12 to meet the Scalextric Designers and have a demo of the brand new C1452M Scalextric Puma WRC Hot Laps Race Set months before it is in the shops!
Scalextric Hot Laps brings back the thrill of retro rally arcade racing games with an interactive lap counter and checkpoint racing app, combining the best bits from the world of slot racing and arcade gaming to create an exciting slot racing experience for the home. Hot Laps amps up the racing fun, without the need for extra hardware, so it is fully compatible with existing tracks and cars. Simply place your smart device onto the cardboard race gantry included and select your preferred race mode. The camera on the device uses motion detection so when the car zooms under the gantry the app counts a lap – super easy and tons of fun!
The team will also have new car releases on show, so this is a great opportunity to get to see and get your hands on new Scalextric products.

Beat the Boss Challenger Challenge - morning session
2024-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 UTC

Test your knowledge: 1940s History Quiz
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-02 16:00 UTC
Have a go at the 1940s history quiz (included in exhibition ticket: £2.50 child, £5.00 adult) throughout the week from 25th May – 2nd June.
Test your knowledge and learn key facts about Hornby Hobbies products related to World War II.

Colour-in and win
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-02 16:00 UTC
We’ve got an exciting colouring competition for children featuring Airfix, Hornby and Scalextric!
We are giving 5 children the chance to each win a £20 gift voucher to spend at The WonderWorks, plus a family ticket to the exhibition!
Find out more, and download the colouring in sheets here

FREE: D-Day Memorabilia Showcase
2024-05-24 10:00 - 2024-06-16 16:00 UTC
Come and view the poignant D-Day memorabilia showcase put together by WonderWorks staff member Vince. Vince has a keen interest in Military history and has assembled the collection of artifacts including a diary of Sergeant Pate who landed on Gold Beach on 6th June, D-Day.

Warlord Gaming Evening
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us for our next Warlord Games Evening session on Thursday 23rd May 6pm- 8.30pm, £3 per player.
Doors are open from 5pm, and you are welcome to come set up early or even grab a bite to eat and drink in the café before you start!

To book your table please email wonderworksmargate@hornby.com, and state which board you would like to book out (first come, first served), and how many people it is for.

Warlord Boards:
– Desert scene
– Winter scene
– European farm
– Plain grass
– Blood Red Skies
– Town scene4x4

For anyone not booking out a board and just wants to pop along for a demo session or just to wander, you are welcome!

– Raffle with Warlord prizes – Warlord items available to buy –

Want to know more about Warlord Gaming at The WonderWorks? Join our group Warlord Games at The WonderWorks on Facebook.

Double Hobby Rewards Points 23rd - 27th May
2024-05-23 08:00 - 2024-05-27 16:00 UTC
Double Hobby Rewards alert! From 23rd – 27th May, earn 2 x Hobby Reward points for each transaction, and don’t forget you can spend and redeem points in store.
Not a member yet? Sign up and start making your hobby even more rewarding https://uk.hornby.com/hobby-rewards

Paint-it!
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Come to our Paint-it! session where children can paint either a mini canvas or a mini horse – perfect for a Father’s Day gift.£5 per child.There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day and have fun!Parents supervision required at all times.Water-based paints used.

Meet the Pocher Team
2024-05-15 13:30 - 14:00 UTC
FREE EVENT: Say hello to the extraordinary Pocher Team! It’s your chance to dive into an informal chat with our brilliant designers and uncover the secrets behind our latest, jaw-dropping 1:8 scale models.

Motorholics Car Meet at The WonderWorks
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
The WonderWorks are hosting a Motorholics Car Meet on Saturday 4th May from 10am, make sure you pop along to this free event!
PLEASE NOTE- We have given Motorholics permission to use ALL of the car park spaces at the front of the building, which means the car park will be CLOSED for customer parking this day, we still will have our 2 disabled parking bays available. The car park will be marshalled by Motorholics pointing out where visitors can park so please make sure you show them your disabled badges to be able to use our 2 spaces.

Trainmaster at The WonderWorks
2024-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Exclusive!! Special offer!! 10% discount with booking confirmation (show your email) in The WonderWorks shop and cafe. The WonderWorks exhibitions are open as usual for an additional cost
TRAINMASTER EVENT: An exciting opportunity for your little train enthusiast to come along and play with the trains and ride-ons in The WonderWorks Margate!! After your little ones have played, make the most of the 10% exclusive discount in the shop and cafe (proof of booking required). It’s also the ideal time to visit the amazing exhibitions that are there!! So much available, worth making a day of it! There are limited places and the first session is for under 3’s only! All ages accepted on other time slots. We look forward to seeing you there.

Warlord Gaming Evening
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us for our next Warlord Games Evening session on Thursday 25th April 6pm- 8.30pm, £3 per player.
Doors open from 5pm and you are welcome to come set up early or even grab a bite to eat and drink in the café before you start!
To book your table please email wonderworksmargate@hornby.com, and state which board you would like to book out (first come, first served), and how many people it is for.
Warlord Boards:
– Desert scene
– Winter scene
– European farm
– Plain grass
– Blood Red Skies
– Town scene4x4
For anyone not booking out a board and just wants to pop along for a demo session or just to wander, you are welcome!
– Raffle with Warlord prizes – Warlord items available to buy –
Want to know more about Warlord Gaming at The WonderWorks? Join our group Warlord Games at The WonderWorks on Facebook.

Kent Coffees & Cars - Takona
2024-04-14
Takona and The WonderWorks at Hornby HQ have teamed up to create a monthly meet where all are welcome. This is a free to attend, regular event aimed at improving Mental Health through talking.
More about Takona:
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CARS.
We’re a small clothing brand creating designs to spark conversations, using cars as the catalyst for connection.
Park up, grab a coffee, admire the cars, and get chatting!
For further information visit: Coffees & Cars – Takona

Kids go for £1
2024-04-13 10:00 - 2024-04-14 15:30 UTC
As a special treat to round off the school holidays, on April 13th and 14th, children aged 5-15 can enjoy admission for just £1, in addition to the ongoing offer of free entry for children under 5 when accompanied by a paying adult.

Scalextric - Meet the Designers
2024-04-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-10 11:30 - 12:30 UTC
FREE EVENT: Meet the brilliant minds behind Scalextric designs. Drop by, explore the new range, and discover the innovative features. Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to connect with the Scalextric designers!
