Welcome to Ramsgate
the UK’s only
Royal Harbour
“Come & visit our beautiful seaside town”
RAMSGATE HAS A LOVELY HARBOUR WITH CAFES & BARS. EXCELLENT SANDY BEACHES, COASTAL WALKS & ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS.
Welcome to Visit Ramsgate
Ramsgate is home to the only Royal Harbour in the UK – given this status by King George IV because he was so impressed with the hospitality he received in our coastal town, and the same is still true today.
With one of the warmest climates in the UK, there’s a distinct continental feel in the town. Visitors can soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of the many waterfront bars, cafes and restaurants and enjoy the beautiful architecture and our famous Harbour Arches with stunning views across the marina.
There’s so much to enjoy – relax and explore the eclectic mix of artisan and boutique shops or stroll along our award-winning sandy beaches and shoreline. If you are looking for something more adventurous, why not cycle, canoe or even kitesurf around our stunning chalk cliff coastline, famous the world over.
There’s one thing you can always count on when visiting Ramsgate – and that’s a right Royal welcome!
Ramsgate is a great place to visit in any weather!
Check out the beach guide for
Ramsgate Main Sands tides & weather.
What people say…
Just a small selection of what people have said about Ramsgate.
“I Love London and I Love Paris but I am a Child of the Pine Woods and the Sands in Ramsgate”
Vincent Van Gogh
Moved to Ramsgate April 1876
Where to Stay
Langmead Guest House
Langmead Guest House is a small, traditional bed & breakfast, providing comfortable accommodation in the beautiful historic town of Ramsgate, Kent with its Royal Harbour, sandy beaches and…
Travel Lodge
Situated just 1 mile from Ramsgate train station, the Ramsgate Seafront hotel is an excellent choice for convenient accommodation in this bustling seaside Kent town. The hotel is perfectly…
Cobbler’s Cottage
Beautifully renovated Georgian Cobbler’s shop featuring quirky shoe ornaments in a nod to it’s industrial heritage. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this unique characterful cottage has an open…
Royal Harbour Hotel
The Royal Harbour Hotel is a delightfully quirky 27-bedroom townhouse hotel that stands on a beautiful Georgian crescent with magnificent views of the harbour and sea. The hotel is…
Nethercourt Touring Park
Nethercourt Touring Park is a small family fun campsite in Ramsgate, Kent. Open all year and have a utility and laundry room, a small games room, vending machines,…
Albion House
The clifftop location of Albion House affords it an incredible vantage point over the beach, a view that stretches right down to the Royal Harbour. The beauty of Albion House,…
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
The Greek Arch
Family run Taverna, situated on The Royal Harbour walls, providing rustic and authentic Greek Cypriot cuisine.Live Music, private functions catered for. Dogs are welcome on our premises. Water…
Elephant & Castle
A community pub with Live music every Sunday.
The Queens Head
Ramsgate harbour’s No.1 Live Music venue. The very best in local live music every weekend!Pop-Up kitchen “Ruby’s” serving homemade and authentic Curries. Serving Mon-Thurs 1pm-8pm. Fri 1pm-3pm. Dogs…
Harbour Street Bar
Public house, open every day from 10am. Karaoke every weekend.
Perico Lounge
Our Lounge is a home-from-home, offering delicious food and drinks, all day, on your doorstep. We exist to bring people together and our unique atmosphere changes hour by…
Eats ‘n’ Beats
A Cafe, Cocktail Bar & Music venue.
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
Ramsgate Tunnels
Beneath Ramsgate lies an abandoned labyrinth of tunnels which extends for more than 3 miles around the town. This unique underground city was constructed as part of the…
Monkton Nature Reserve
Monkton Nature Reserve, managed by the Thanet Countryside Trust, is situated in an 16 acre abandoned chalk quarry on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent. There are…
Boat Trips
Experience the freedom and exhilaration of getting out to sea with one of Ramsgate’s boat operators and get close-up and personal with a raft of inquisitive seals and magnificent birdlife.
Sea Kayaking
If you think that you’ve already enjoyed the best that kayaking can offer in Kent, then think again. Get on board with Active Ramsgate’s sea kayak trails. Think about the exhilaration that comes with setting yourself free on the water.
Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery
Founded in 2011, Turner Rowe Art Centre creates glass art, hand-built ceramics, kiln-formed art, acrylic paintings, detailed pencil drawings and is a centre of excellence in tuition. Home to a wide…
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