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.
Click here to download our Dog Friendly Beach Map.
Click here to visit our Maps and Trails page.
Click here to download the Rammy the Raven Map.
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
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The Falstaff
The Falstaff Inn is a boutique hotel and restaurant complete with deli cafe/store situated in Addington Street in Ramsgate; it has a pretty courtyard garden and the royal…
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Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate
A friendly Ramsgate hotel in a listed art deco building with breakfast included and free parking Holiday Inn Express® Ramsgate – Minster hotel is 5 miles from Ramsgate town centre….
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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…
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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,…
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Harbour Cottage (self catering)
Tucked away in Ramsgate’s beautiful and historic area, our stylish 2-bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort & location. A short stroll to the harbour, beaches,…
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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,…
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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Enoteca
A stylish and cosy Cafe/Bar with outside seating overlooking the Royal Harbour Marina. Regular Music nights.
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Elephant & Castle
A community pub with Live music every Sunday.
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Horse & Groom
This town center pub plays host to great live music gigs! With cover bands performing tracks from various decades, plus an array of local solo artists and duos spanning all kinds of genres, there’s something to cater for all musical tastes. Hosts local bands most Friday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday afternoons.
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Marc-Pierre’s Kitchen
Located in a listed building directly overlooking Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour Marina, the husband and wife team of Marc & Anastasiya Campos offer a contemporary take on classic European…
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Arch Bar Lounge & Kitchen
A comfy lounge bar, right on Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour. DJ on Saturday nights and a fabulous breakfast and all day food menu. Over 21s from 7pm. Dogs are…
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Rokka
A fusion of Café, Bar and Restaurant boasting a vibrant atmosphere and stunning location. By day, ROKKA adopts a bustling coffee lounge persona offering a modern menu of…
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Ramsgate to Pegwell Nature Walk
Join Keith Ross wildlife filmmaker on a six mile Nature Walk from Ramsgate Westcliff to Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve.
The walk can be done at any time of year but the wildlife will vary with the seasons. Depending on the time of year we would hope to see a wide variety of wildlife including the worlds fastest bird the Peregrine Falcon, migrating Cuckoo & Nightingale and views of basking Common Seals & waders in the Bay. It won’t be just birds though as we’d expect to see Lizard, Slow worms, Butterfly and Dragonfly.
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Nordic walking
Want to step it up? Why not try Nordic walking?
It’s an enhanced walking technique using poles to give your upper body and legs more of a workout – and you get to explore our beautiful coastline at the same time!
Take on a taster session to see if it’s for you, or try a full day’s walk to master the technique.
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Manston Golf Centre
Home to – Greensole Golf Course, 9 hole Par 33 course with 6 par 4’s, 3 par 3’s, water on 3 holes, great greens all year round. Total…
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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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Activity | Attraction | Museum | Wet weather
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Come and see the iconic RAF fighter planes of the Second World War, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI and the Hawker Hurricane IIC, housed under one museum roof…
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The Grange
Set in its own private garden, The Grange offers a retreat from the outside world, within the thriving town of Ramsgate. To stay here, in the home Pugin…
For a listing of more things to do click here.
