WonderWorks Margate

Free Mother & Baby sessions (dads welcome too)
2026-02-03 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | The WonderWorks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX, United Kingdom
Free Mother & Baby sessions (dads welcome too) in our friendly, warm café

10-3pm every Tuesday in term times.

A relaxed space to chat, unwind and let your little one play safely.
Under 1s only | Dedicated baby play area | Vouchers for discount

To get the discounts offered, on arrival see Café staff for vouchers.

WonderWorks Model Show
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for our annual Model Show at The WonderWorks, Saturday 17th January 10-3pm – Free entry to the model show.
Come see an array of scale models on display from different model clubs.

*if you would like to be involved in joining our model show and showcasing your club please email us at wonderworksmargate@hornby.com

RSPB- Wildlife stand
2026-01-11 10:00 - 15:30
Sunday 11th Jan 10-3.30pm
RSPB team will be here at The WonderWorks, their Face-to-Face team work in the community on many levels; answering wildlife questions from the public, inspiring them to take action for nature in their own outdoor spaces, discussing how to enjoy and respect our unique wildlife and, of course, building support and membership so we can continue our conservation work around the county.
Their stand would include:
• A seasonal interactive wildlife information stand, consisting of different wildlife habitats (for example: swift bricks, bird houses, bug hotels and hedgehog homes)
•  We will be able to offer wildlife advice, talk about our conservation work, education programmes and local RSPB reserves
•  We will have the resources to recruit new members to the RSPB

CLOSED
2025-12-27, 2025-12-26

CLOSED
2025-12-25
Christmas Day – CLOSED

Close at 1pm
2025-12-24
Christmas Eve we will be closing at 1pm and Café, Experience will close at 12.30pm.

Christmas Airfix Bauble Making
2025-12-21 11:00 - 2025-12-22 14:00
Join the the team for a special bauble-making workshop where you can paint your own Airfix soldier to place inside a Christmas bauble. This unique craft makes a perfect gift or decoration for the holiday season. £5 per person for this event.

Christmas Craft Fair at The WonderWorks
2025-12-12 16:00 - 20:00
Christmas Craft Fair @ The WonderWorks
Friday 12th Dec 4-8pm
WonderWorks and café will be open till 8pm for late night shopping and some tasty festive snacks whilst you browse the craft fair which is showcasing local craft makers

Christmas offer- Free Entry when wearing our Branded Airfix and Scalextric Christmas jumper
2025-12-01 10:00 - 2025-12-23 15:00

Clearance Sale- up to 50% off
2025-10-31 10:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00
Clearance sale is back up to 50% off selected items!

Are you looking to add to your collection or starting a new hobby 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 31st Oct 10-3pm
Saturday 1st Nov 10-3pm
Sunday 2nd Nov 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

Halloween Mask Making
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 14:00
22nd Oct 11-2pm
25th Oct 11-2pm
£7pp

Join us this Halloween half term to create a spooky mask!

Warlord Games Historical Wargaming Night
2025-10-16 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-26 17:00 - 20:30
Join us for a historical wargaming evening with Warlord Games, and recreate some of the greatest battles in history! From Hannibal’s defeat of the Romans, to the fields of Waterloo or the beaches of Normandy, we have wargaming tables to suit all! We have the following boards available for games of Bolt Action, Black Powder and Hail Caesar:
-Desert
-Plain Grass
-Winter
-European Farm
-Town
-River
– 4×4 plain grass (there are two of these available)

We also have a board available for Blood Red Skies, in which you can recreate some of the most intense air battles of the Second World War.
If you are new to historical wargaming, please feel free to come along and watch the games. If you are interested in building your armies in a friendly environment, or even maybe taking part in a demonstration game, please feel free to come and join us at our demo area.

To book a table, please email wonderworksmargate@hornby.com to secure your booking. It is £3.00 a player, and the doors open at 17:00 with games starting at 18:00. The cafe will be open for drinks all evening, but food will stopped being served at 18:00.

Clearance Sale- up to 50% off
2025-09-26 10:00 - 2025-09-28 15:00
Clearance sale is back up to 50% off selected items!

Are you looking to add to your collection or starting a new hobby 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 26th sept 10-3pm
Saturday 27th Sept 10-3pm
Sunday 28th Sept 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

Mustang Car Meet
2025-09-07 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us as we host the Federation of Historic British Vehicles Club! This free event will see several amazing cars meet in our car park, so please join us to see some truly awesome vehicles!
Please note that our car park will be closed for public use for this event, but our two disabled bays will still be open for use by blue badge holders. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Porsche Car Meet
2025-08-31 10:00 - 14:00
FREE EVENT: Pocher is excited to announce regular car meets for Porsche owners and enthusiasts in Southeast England, celebrating the 1:8 scale Porsche 917 Pocher Model Kits.
Partnering with The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club, events will be held at The WonderWorks.
Attendees can view the Pocher Porsche 917K Gulf Edition and the newly announced Pocher Porsche 917KH Martini Edition model kits and other models while drivers can enjoy complimentary access into The WonderWorks experience. The on-site WonderWorks café will also offer locally sourced refreshments for purchase, and the shop will also be open.
TIPEC: free exhibition entry on event day (drivers only by showing Porsche car key).
Please note that the car park will be closed to the public for this event.

Clearance Sale- Up to 50% Off
2025-08-22 10:00 - 2025-08-24 15:00
Clearance sale is back up to 50% off selected items!

Are you looking to add to your collection or starting a new hobby 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 22nd August 10-3pm
Saturday 23rd August 10-3pm
Sunday 24th August 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

The Wonderworks x One:One Collection Open Weekend
2025-08-10 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 09:30 - 16:00
Welcome to the Hornby Hobbies x One:One Collection Open Weekend at The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies! In celebration of Railway 200, the bicentenary of passenger rail, we are giving you the opportunity to explore Hornby’s rich heritage, enjoy model railway exhibitions, see exhibits from all our iconic brands, and get an exclusive preview of the One:One Collection’s full size locomotives, large scale engineered locomotives and an amazing O gauge working layout. With live music and much more, it’s a weekend not to be missed!
Tickets available online, instore or on the day. | Limited parking available – first come, first served.
All ticket holders joining us on 9–10 August will enjoy a £5 gift voucher – perfect for a treat in the shop or café.
Please note:
Ticket refunds will only be issued in exceptional circumstances and at our discretion, where a valid reason is provided.
Visitors entering the One:One Collection will do so subject to their acknowledgement and understanding of the following conditions:

Entry to the One:One Collection Museum is by prior ticket purchase only
The museum is a work in progress – the site owners have taken all reasonable steps to make the passage of visitors safe.
Known hazards are identified and access will be restricted where necessary.
Children must be supervised at all times.
Access to certain areas may not be suitable for disabled/ wheelchair users.
The exhibits on display are valuable and must not be touched or damaged in any way.

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Wonderworks Commemorates Battle of Britain 85
2025-07-12 10:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Wonderworks* as we commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. We will be hosting several museums and memorial sites associated with the Battle, as well as other engaging activities!
Immerse yourselves in the story of the Battle, in a part of the country that would have been witness to much of the Battle during the summer of 1940.
*This is a free event, but some activities will incur a charge. Charges for these events are yet to be confirmed.

The Wonderworks Group Build Finishes
2025-07-05
The WonderWorks Group Build finishes today!

***COMPLETION***-Once participants have completed their build, they must reveal final photos of their builds before the deadline 23:00 5th July, 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.
***DURATION***- This group build will last from Saturday 18th January 2025, and conclude at 23:00 on Saturday 5th July 2025.

15th Anniversary
2025-07-02 10:00 - 15:30
Come celebrate us being open and trading as a shop, museum and café for 15 years in Margate HQ.

Free entry for everyone today!
Birthday cake in Café.
Special offers on selected items.

WonderWorks Photography Competition Ends!
2025-06-30 10:00 - 16:00
Today is the last day of our WonderWorks photography competition!
Be sure to send your photos to the email address: wonderworksmargate@hornby.com to be in with a chance of winning a free Annual Pass to the WonderWorks!

Dads go free this Father's Day
2025-06-15 10:00 - 15:30
Dads go free this Father’s Day into The WonderWorks

WonderWorks Photography Competition
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:30
Running throughout the whole of June, join us in taking part in our first ever photo competition!
If you are a keen photographer as well as a fan of scale models, model railways, or Scalextric layouts, then this free* event is for you! While exploring the WonderWorks experience, feel free to take photos of anything around the experience and send them to wonderworksmargate@hornby.com. This event will finish on Monday 30th June.
Winners will receive a free Annual pass to the WonderWorks!
*Please note, this competition is running for those who have purchased a valid WonderWorks entry ticket.
