Ramsgate Music Hall

The old theatre on Ramsgate's seafront is still doing what it's been doing for over a century - putting on shows. Walk in and you're stepping into proper Victorian bones; the place hasn't been stripped down and sterilised like so many venues have. It's a working arts centre now, hosting theatre, comedy, live music and the occasional film screening. The programme shifts seasonally, so you might catch anything from a touring drama production to a local amateur dramatics society getting their moment in the spotlight.

This is genuinely worth a look if you're the sort who actually goes to see things rather than just wandering round shops. Theatre types, comedy fans and anyone keen on supporting independent venues will find plenty to engage with across the year. The building itself is half the charm - that faded grandeur you get in these old seaside theatres, all red velvet and creaking boards. Kids might enjoy a family show if the timing works out, though it's not really a sit-down-and-be-entertained-for-three-hours kind of place for younger ones.

Birchington is just down the road, so basing yourself at Sandwich Leisure Holiday Park or Birchington Vale Holiday Park puts you within easy reach for an evening out. Check what's on before you book your caravan though - the programme does go quiet at certain times. Admission varies depending on what you're seeing, naturally. Allow an hour to two hours depending on the show length, plus time for a pint beforehand if the bar's open.