WonderWorks Margate

Hornby Layout Building Demo
2024-08-27 10:00 - 15:30 UTC | The WonderWorks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX, United Kingdom
Free Event
On Tuesday in Summer Holidays
Come along to our demo with the WonderWorks Master of Miniatures building a Hornby Layout, get some advise & tips on how to create the scenery and lay down the track and watch the progress on Tuesdays until the finished product!

Warlord Demo
2024-08-29 10:00 - 15:30
Free Event
On Thursday in Summer Holidays
Come along to our Warlord demos on Thursdays with the WonderWorks Master of Miniatures creating armies, wargaming boards and you might even be able to help out figure panting and building.

Build your own Airfix QuickBuild
2024-08-30 11:00 - 14:00
On Fridays in Summer Holidays
£7.50

Build Your Own Airfix QuickBuild and take home with you.
Join us on Fridays from 11am – 2pm to build an Airfix QuickBuild
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 for this event and to buy in store RRP £14.99.

Porsche Car Meet - 1st September
2024-09-01 10:00 - 16:00
FREE EVENT: Pocher is excited to announce new car meets for Porsche owners and enthusiasts in Southeast England, celebrating the launch of their 1:8 scale Porsche 917K.
Partnering with The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club, events will be held at The WonderWorks, starting 1st September, with additional dates to be confirmed.
Attendees can view the new Pocher Porsche 917K model kit and other models while drivers can enjoy complimentary access to The WonderWorks experience. The on-site WonderWorks café will also offer locally sourced refreshments for purchase, and the shop also be open.
TIPEC: free exhibition entry on event day (drivers only).
Announced in May 2024, the Porsche 917K – Gulf Edition commemorates the Monza 1971 victory, showcasing Pocher’s renowned craftsmanship.
Please note that the car park will be closed to the public for this event.

For more information about the Pocher Porsche 917 and how to acquire this exclusive collector’s item, please visit https://uk.pocher.com/. For more information about The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club, visit https://tipec.net/

Heritage Open Day
2024-09-06 10:00 - 2024-09-07 15:30
On the 6th and 7th of September, we are included in the Heritage open days Scheme, in which you will gain FREE entry into the WonderWorks exhibition!

Kent Coffees & Cars - Takona
2024-09-08, 2024-11-10, 2024-12-08
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

Clearance Sale- up to 50% off!
2024-09-20 10:00 - 2024-09-22 15:00
Clearance sale is back up to 50% off selected items!

Are you looking to add to your collection, starting a new hobby, or even starting your Christmas shopping early? then this is the place for you to dive in and find some bargains

Find us set up in the café area on the dates below:
Friday 20th September 10-3pm
Saturday 21st September 10-3pm
Sunday 22nd September 10-3pm

*Valid club discount only applies on items at 30% off, please make sure you have an email to show you are a club member ready at the tills to show staff before payment.
*Items are sold as seen

Motorholics Hosts The OhSoReto Show 2024 Pre Meet
2024-09-28 12:00 - 16:00
Motorholics have teamed up witht OhSoRetro to bring you the OhSoRetro Show 2024 Pre Meet.
12PM – 4PM – The WonderWorks – CT9 4JX

Classics & Modern vehicles are welcome, you DO NOT need an OhSoRetro Ticket to attend this pre meet.
Drivers get free entry into the museum by showing their car keys if in the car meet.

Car Park is closed for any normal cars, please park outside.
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Check out Motorholics & OhSoRetro PagesMotorholics Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1703641726773571Motorholics Page – https://www.facebook.com/motorholicsukOhSoRetro Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1707799826193964/OhSoRetro Page – https://www.facebook.com/ohsoretroevents

Rules:Do NOT speed leaving the car meetDo NOT constantly rev your vehicleDo NOT start playing loud musicDo NOT do anything anti social when leavingFailure to follow these rules and you will be asked to leave and banned from future events, let’s respect the fact we’ve been allowed this venue.

Kent Coffees & Cars – Takona
2024-10-13

Porsche Car Meet – 13th October
2024-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
FREE EVENT: Pocher is excited to confirm a collaboration event with Porsche Club GB – Kent Region.

Partnering with Porsche Club GB, events will be held at The WonderWorks, starting 13th October with additional dates to be confirmed.

Attendees can view the new Pocher Porsche 917K model kit and other models while drivers can enjoy complimentary access to The WonderWorks experience. The on-site WonderWorks café will also offer locally sourced refreshments for purchase, and the shop also be open.
Free entry to The WonderWorks exhibition on event day (drivers only).
Announced in May 2024, the Porsche 917K – Gulf Edition commemorates the Monza 1971 victory, showcasing Pocher’s renowned craftsmanship.
Please note that the car park will be closed to the public for this event.
For more information about the Pocher Porsche 917 and how to acquire this exclusive collector’s item, please visit https://uk.pocher.com/.
Details of Porsche Club GB can be found here;PCGB | The official Porsche Club for the UK and Ireland | Porsche Club GB | Porsche Club Great Britain

Warlord Gaming Evening – 17th October
2024-10-17 17:00 - 20:30
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!

East Kent Scale Modellers Showcase Event
2024-10-27 10:00 - 15:30
Come along to The WonderWorks and marvel at the scale models made by the East Kent Scale Modellers, who are based at RAF Manston History Museum. Come and have a look at their latest creations and have a chat to find out more about their Club as well as any tips and advice they have to create stunning models.

Aardman Model Making Workshop
2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-10-29 15:00
This autumn half term, join us at the Wonderworks to experience the fun of making some of your favourite Aardman characters!

The session will be run by an expert model maker from Aardman, who’s worked on some of their best loved productions. They will have lots of great anecdotes and insights into the wonderful world of Aardman to share too!

Each session is £10 per model builder. Booking is essential, please call us at the Wonderworks 01843 233524to reserve your space today!
*Children under the age of 6 to be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Fun at The WonderWorks
2024-10-31 10:00 - 14:00
October 31, 10am until 2pm
Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun shortbread decorating session. For just £3 per person, you can unleash your creativity and decorate spooky treats.

Visitors in fancy dress on Halloween receive free entry to The WonderWorks!

Motorholics Car Meet
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00
Motorholics Car Meet

November 16th @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free

FREE EVENT: Come and enjoy looking at Motorholics cars at their next Car Meet on Saturday 16th November, 10am – 2pm.
The WonderWorks exhibition will be open as usual, as will the cafe and shop. Please note that the car park will be closed to the public for the event, however Marshalls will be on hand to assist. Blue badge holders will have access to the two disabled parking spaces.

Warlord Gaming Evening – 21st November
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:30

Christmas Shortbread Decorating
2024-11-30 10:00 - 2024-12-01 14:00
November 30 & December 1 10-2pm
Get ready for Christmas by decorating delicious shortbread cookies. A perfect activity to get you into the festive mood and just £3 per person.

Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's Free Valuation day
2024-12-03 10:30 - 15:30
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s free valuation day here at Wonderworks on 3rd December 10.30am – 3.30pm

Unlock the Value of your coins, stamps, trading cards, gold and Silver, including jewellery.
Their knowledgeable experts offer honest, reliable guidance on the value of your collectables for free, if you choose to sell, they can also guide you through the process!
To book an valuation appointment email valuationday@sgbaldwins.com or phone +44 208 092 5856

Clearance Sale up to 50% off!
2024-12-06 10:00 - 2024-12-08 15:00
Clearance sale is back up to 50% off selected items!

Are you looking to add to your collection, starting a new hobby, or even starting your Christmas shopping early? then this is the place for you to dive in and find some bargains

Find us set up in the café area on the dates below:
Friday 6th December 10-3pm
Saturday 7th December 10-3pm
Sunday 8th December 10-3pm

*Valid club discount only applies on items at 30% off, please make sure you have an email to show you are a club member ready at the tills to show staff before payment.
*Items are sold as seen

Warlord Games Night
2024-12-19 17:00 - 20:30
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! Please note that the cafe will close for hot and cold food at 6pm.
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).
-European Farm board 6×4
-European River board 4×4
-Desert board 6×4
-Winter board 6×4
-Plain Grass board 6×4
-Town board 4×4
-Blood Red Skies board 4×4 (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!

Closes at 1pm
2024-12-24
café and experience shuts at 12.30- shop closes at 1pm

CLOSED
2024-12-25, 2024-12-26, 2024-12-27, 2025-01-01

The Wonderworks Group Build
2025-01-18
WonderWorks Group Build starts today until 5th July.
Join our WonderWorks group build which will be Battle of Britain themed all you need to do is:
Step 1: purchase an Airfix Battle of Britain kit in a scale of your choice
Step 2: submit your entry to wonderworksmargate@hornby.com with a picture of the kit your going to build.
Step 3: happy modelling!! keep us updated on your progress by #wwgb2025
Step 4: submit your completed model by 11pm Saturday 5th July 2025 to wonderworksmargate@hornby.com
Once all models have been submitted they will be shortlisted 1st /2nd/ 3rd and judged by Head of Airfix Dale Luckhurst!
Top 3 will win the below and models on display in WonderWorks until end of October 2025
1st prize: A17002 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Kit & £100 Wonderworks vouchers
2nd Prize: A09191 1:48 scale Avro Anson Kit & £50 Wonderworks vouchers
3rd prize: A05120C 1:48 scale Messerschmitt kit & £30 voucher

Wonderworks group build T&C’s
***THEME***- Any aircraft flown by any air force the duration of the Battle of Britain (July-October 1940). Participants can build any model, in any scale, representing aircraft from either side during the battle. Please note ALL kits must be part of the AIRFIX brand, whether these be past or present range items.
***DURATION***- This group build will last from Saturday 18th January 2025, and conclude at 23:00 on Saturday 5th July 2025.
***ENTRY REQUIREMENTS***- Each participant must announce their entry by posting a photo of their kit and use the hashtag #wwgb2025. Please include the model kit details, a description of the vehicle being built, and any aftermarket accessories being included in the build. Please note, all kits being used in this build must come from the Airfix brand.
***ELIGIBILITY***- This group build will be open to all modellers of any age or skill level. All kits to be built will be kits from the Airfix brand. They can be kits within the current range, or an older Airfix kit from your stash.
***PROGRESS POSTS***- If you would like to keep your fellow builders up-to-date with your progress, then please use the hashtag #wwgb2025, and tag the Wonderworks Margate page for all to see. We encourage detailed descriptions of your work and processes so that everyone can possibly learn new ideas from one another.
***COMPLETION***-Once participants have completed their build, they must reveal final photos of their builds before the deadline, using the hashtag #wwgb2025. Final photos must be sent over to us here for judging. There will need to be 8 final photos submitted, these being: front, back, left side, right side, top, bottom, close up and a wide-angle photo to allow for fair judgement of the work. Please send these photos to wonderworksmargate@hornby.com. All entries will then be shortlisted, with the final 10 being judged by Dale Luckhurst, head of Airfix, who will pick the first, second and third place winners. Any shortlisted builds will have the potential to be displayed within the WonderWorks until the end of October 2025, as part of our commemorative displays planned within the site.

Warlord Games Night
2025-01-23 17:00 - 20:30
Doors will open at 5pm with games starting at 6pm and running until 8:30pm.
Please note that the café will have different opening times. The café will only be open for hot and cold food until 6pm, but drinks and snacks can still be purchased after this.
We have the following boards available for the evening:
-Desert
-Plain grass
-Winter
-Normandy Farm
-Town
-River
– Blood red skies
– 4×4 grass

As always, £3 a player and email wonderworksmargate@hornby.com to book your table.
Non players are welcome to come and take a look, or build some figures at our demo area.
See you all then!

Porsche Car Meet
2025-02-02 10:00 - 12:00
FREE EVENT: Pocher is excited to announce car meets for Porsche owners and enthusiasts in Southeast England, celebrating the 1:8 scale Porsche 917K Pocher Kit.
Partnering with The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club, events will be held at The WonderWorks.
Attendees can view the Pocher Porsche 917K model kit and other models while drivers can enjoy complimentary access to The WonderWorks experience. The on-site WonderWorks café will also offer locally sourced refreshments for purchase, and the shop also be open.
TIPEC: free exhibition entry on event day (drivers only).
Announced in May 2024, the Porsche 917K – Gulf Edition commemorates the Monza 1971 victory, showcasing Pocher’s renowned craftsmanship.
Please note that the car park will be closed to the public for this event.

For more information about the Pocher Porsche 917 and how to acquire this exclusive collector’s item, please visit https://uk.pocher.com/. For more information about The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club, visit https://tipec.net/
