WonderWorks Margate

Warlord Demo
2024-08-22 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-15 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-08 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-01 10:00 - 15:30 UTC | The WonderWorks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX, United Kingdom
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.

Hornby - Meet the Designers
2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
FREE EVENT: Come along to The WonderWorks on Wednesday 21st August for your chance to meet some of the Hornby Product Designer Team and get to see the samples up close.

Hornby Layout Building Demo
2024-08-20 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-13 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-06 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-07-30 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
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!

Humbrol 3D Printing Demo
2024-08-19 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-12 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-05 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-07-29 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
FREE EVENT

on Mondays in Summer holidays

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.

Family Fun Day
2024-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Get ready for a day filled with family fun at The WonderWorks, supporting the registered charity 21 Together!

Activities include:

Inflatable Assault Course: Buy a wristband for £7 and enjoy unlimited play all day.
Make and Paint Session: Join for just £7.
Combo Deal: Save by buying a combined ticket for only £12.
The WonderWorks Experience: normal entry prices into the experience.

Other exciting attractions:

The BTTF Car DeLorean Time Machine: Perfect for photo opportunities.
Raffle: Win amazing prizes.
Carnival Games
Craft Stalls
Children’s Entertainer: From 11 AM to 12 PM.
Ro Ro’s Ice Cream Stand

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Modelu 3D Body Scan
2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Modelu 3D body scan

August 17th @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Modelu will be at The WonderWorks on Saturday 17th August from 2pm. Modelu offers a 3D body 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)

Motorholics Evening Car Meet
2024-08-16 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Free event

Come along to The WonderWorks for the second Motorholics Evening Car Meet on Friday 16th August, 5pm until 9.00pm. View the impressive array of cars, chat to the owners and enjoy the company of other car enthusiasts.
The WonderWorks café will be serving food & drinks between 5pm – 8.30pm. The shop & exhibition will also be open with FREE ENTRY to drivers with their car in the meet all you need to do is show your keys at entry.

Build your own Airfix QuickBuild
2024-08-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-02 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
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.

Kent Coffees & Cars - Takona
2024-08-11, 2024-07-14
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

Trainmaster at The WonderWorks
2024-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
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 – 25th July
2024-07-25 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!

CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
2024-07-24
We will be closed all day on Wednesday 24th July for a private event, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be open as usual from Thursday 25th July onwards.

Motorholics Car Meet
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
FREE EVENT: Come and enjoy looking at Motorholics cars at their next Car Meet on Sunday 21st July, 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.

Modelu 3D scan
2024-07-19 13:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
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)

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

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!
