Explore Kent's ultimate hobby experience featuring interactive displays of iconic British brands like Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, Corgi and Pocher with hands-on model collections.

The WonderWorks is Kent's newest family attraction, an immersive museum experience celebrating Britain's most beloved hobby and toy brands. Housed in Margate, this unique venue brings together the histories and heritage of Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, Corgi and Pocher through fascinating interactive displays and hands-on experiences with incredible model collections. Visitors can explore scale model railways, slot racing sets, die-cast models, and plastic model kits in engaging displays that appeal to enthusiasts of all ages. The venue offers daily workshops and regular events, making it perfect for families, hobbyists, and anyone curious about classic British toys and models. Whether you're a speed enthusiast interested in Scalextric racing, a model train hobbyist, or a fan of iconic die-cast vehicles, there's something to discover. The WonderWorks also features Britain's largest one-stop shop for all Hornby Hobbies brands, allowing visitors to browse and purchase the latest products. The on-site café serves hot and cold food and drinks freshly prepared to order, making it convenient for a full day visit. Annual passes are available for unlimited access throughout the year, and special group rates accommodate everything from children's birthday parties to coach groups.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Rebecca Gadd

a month ago

Nice little place to visit, we paid about £2.50 to get in. There was three scalectrix sets yo play with, and three train tracks set up too look at. The shop stocks everything you could want as a scale model enthusiast.

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Christy Anzelmo

2 months ago

Small but fun museum. Our toddler loved the displays, Scaleteix and ride on Thomas in the cafe. And free entry for Dad's on Father's Day meant it was only £5 for our family. Nice for an hour or 2 if you have a kid that loves trains, ours didn't want to leave!

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Gareth Stuffins

4 months ago

This is a real nostalgiafest for the child in everyone. Seeing the toys again that you may have been lucky enough to have bought for you and crashing the Scalextric cars again brings back happy memories. Senior admission prices of £2.50 is just a bonus too !

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Matt Bell

6 months ago

Disappointed. I watched the documentary series and thought visiting would be a great experience, and expecting to see the hall of trains featured. However, this was not to be, and the hall of trains was not even on site, let alone opened. £5 to play a bit of Scaletrix seems a bit steep, as there wasn’t much else there. Disappointing.

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Baza Boi

6 months ago

Great place for the kids. They loved the scalextric tracks and the trains.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026