Margate has been named one of the best places to visit in the UK.

The seaside town was described as a top 15 location for a stopover thanks to its "burgeoning restaurant scene" and its "respected position" in the art world.

It bagged 13th place in the list compiled by global magazine Time Out - alongside the likes of Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh.

The article, which was shared this week, says: "Margate was once famed for Dreamland, its 1920s theme park, home to the UK’s oldest working rollercoaster.

"But since the opening of the Turner Contemporary in 2011, Margate has earned its respected position in the art world.

"It’s where Tracey Emin has chosen to open her new art school and where you’ll find exciting artist-owned galleries like Quench and Hotel Michele."

Ms Emin recently gave a candid interview to KentOnline about her traumatic past in her hometown - and her views on its regeneration and iconic landmarks.

She continues to reside in Margate, having become the town's most famous person, and lives in an old converted stable block, which also houses her studio.

The Time Out article added that visiting the town is "not all about the art".

"Margate’s burgeoning restaurant scene is unrivalled for a town of its size," it added.

"Critically acclaimed restaurants like Angela’s and Bottega Caruso have been joined by newer venues like Sargasso and Fort Road Hotel."

It comes after Cliftonville was named one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods by Time Out.

The area divided opinion on whether it really has become a trendy hotspot for jet-setters - or if the magazine was "glamorising poverty".

Time Out described a "perfect day" in the town as waking up in Fort Road and taking a stroll along the Main Sands.

"Stop at Big Shot for coffee and mooch around the shops in the Old Town before walking along the coast to Cliftonville.

"Tuck into lunch at Mori Mori before embarking on a bar crawl along Northdown Road."

Eastbourne clinched the top-spot on the list, with the magazine saying although the coastal town may "conjure up images of OAPs on coach holidays", it is "well on its way to becoming an established hub for creatives".

Meanwhile, Birmingham came second, Cardigan bagged third, Manchester clinched fourth and Scarborough came fifth.

Glasgow, Dorset, London, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Padstow were also on the list.