WonderWorks Margate

Beat the Boss Challenger Challenge – afternoon session
2024-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | The WonderWorks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX, United Kingdom
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
2024-05-28 11:00 - 12:00

Test your knowledge: 1940s History Quiz
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-02 16:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Kent Coffees & Cars - Takona
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

Motorholics Car Meet at The WonderWorks
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00
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
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
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
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, 2024-04-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-15 11:30
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!

Scalextric - Meet The Designers
2024-04-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-22 11:30 - 12:30
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

Isle of Thanet Model Railway Society Layout on Display
2024-04-04 10:00 - 2024-04-07 15:30
The Isle of Thanet Model Railway Society will be bringing their “Castle Sidings” 4mm/00 layout for visitors to see. This impressive layout has been inspired by the historic East Kent Railway, which once connected to Richborough Port near Pfizer.
Free entry to the shop where the layout will be located, please note there is also free entry to the café.

Motorholics Car Meet at The WonderWorks
2024-03-30 10:00 - 14:00
The WonderWorks are hosting a Motorholics Car Meet on Saturday 30th March 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.

Easter Bunny Trail
2024-03-29 10:00 - 2024-04-12 15:30
From Good Friday, March 29th until Friday, April 12th, families are invited to join us for an Easter Bunny Trail throughout The WonderWorks exhibition. For just £2 (plus entrance fee), children can hunt for hidden bunnies adorned with letters to try to find the hidden word and receive a tasty prize. Entry to the Easter Bunny Trail also includes a chance to win a ‘Bumper Hamper’ valued at £50.

CLOSED
2024-03-25
Please note that The WonderWorks will be closed all day on 25th March 2024.

Ex-display sale – Up to 50% off selected items
2024-03-23 10:00 - 2024-03-24 15:00
Join us for an ex-display sale on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March, 10am to 3pm and enjoy up to 50% off on selected items.

Warlord Games Evening
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for our Warlord Games Evening on Thursday 21st March, 6pm- 8.30pm, £3 per player. Doors open from 5pm which 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 out (first come, first served).
For anyone not booking out a board and just wants to pop along for a demo session or just to wander you are welcome! More events to be announced soon for that evening.

Tourism Networking Event
2024-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
To Celebrate English Tourism Week we are inviting local business to our Networking and Literature Exchange event.
If you are involved in a local business and would like to come along please email wonderworksmargate@hornby.com to book your place.
