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 Regency (St Augustine’s Road)
A ground floor luxury period apartment with views stretching to the French coast.
2 bedrooms 1 x superking size bed, 1 x double bed. Kitchen, dining and living area.
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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 full of books and original artwork for our guests to enjoy. Simplicity, elegance and eccentricity go hand in hand!
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The House Hotel
Stay in a restored Georgian townhouse with sea views, elegant rooms, and fresh coastal cuisine in Ramsgate. Every room at The House Hotel is thoughtfully designed to reflect the building’s Georgian heritage while offering modern comfort.
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Harbour Street Rooms
Located on Ramsgate Harbour Street. Our four rooms are just a short walk from Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Ramsgate main sands. Each room has all the facilities you need to enjoy your stay in our lovely seaside town.
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Accommodation | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Featured Pubs & Bars | Food & Drink | Hotel | Music Venue
Bedford Inn
The Bedford Inn is a fantastically, vibrant community hub, in the heart of Ramsgate, recognised for its classic menu, long history and beautiful interior. The décor features candlelit tables, a brick fireplace and a beautiful private garden. The restaurant operates from within the historic public house, built 1874.
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Accommodation | Airbnb | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Hotel | Self Catering | Shop
The Falstaff
At The Falstaff, we offer a charming selection of individually designed rooms and spacious apartments, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Nestled within our historic building, each space has its own unique character and comfort, providing a cozy base for exploring Ramsgate and beyond.
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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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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Harbour Street Bar
Public house, open every day from 10am. Karaoke every weekend.
The distinctive “lighthouse” mural on the outside of the pub serves as a homage to the sea, specifically referencing the shipwreckers who historically lured sailors to the Ramsgate shores.
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Attraction | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Shop | Vegan | Vegetarian
Plunder
Bookshop showcasing new titles and special editions of classics. Great coffee with cow and oat milk options. Amazing cake with gluten-free and vegan options available.
New walk-through attraction Thanet Smuggler Experience opening 2026.
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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.
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Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Vegan | Vegetarian
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 hour with each new wave of customers. We are proud of our Lounge and its community and our aim is simple: every customer leaves happy.
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Coffee Shack
Great coffee with soya and oat milk options. Freshly made sandwiches, salad bowls and ice-cream and slush!
Outside seating only. Take away.
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Great outdoors
Bays, beaches and our own local nature reserve – Ramsgate is a haven for outdoor adventures. Whether you take a wildlife walking tour, or go by boat to see our seals, there’s so much to explore, experience and bring you closer to nature.
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Activity | Dog friendly | Shop | Wet weather
Board at Home
Board at Home is a specialist board games shop in Ramsgate located at the top of the High Street. We stock a wide range of games from family classics to contemporary board games as well as jigsaw puzzles, 3D puzzles, plush toys, travel games and pocket money games & toys.
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Dawnie’s Coffee Shop
A friendly community coffee shop that provides top quality coffee and food in heart of Ramsgate. Serves Hot drinks & Shakes, Sweet & Savoury snacks including homemade sausage rolls, beef and vegetable pasties, freshly made soup, toasties, and baguettes.
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Activity | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Featured Pubs & Bars | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Music Venue | Vegan | Vegetarian
Seabird Café Bar
Seabird is a contemporary café bar restaurant serving craft cocktails, tasty low intervention wines, small batch beer, bar snacks and seasonal plates. Included in The Good Food Guide in 2025, Seabird is the ideal spot for lunch, dinner or drinks. Cosy and intimate in the winter, with a sun trap garden in the summer.
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Sound baths
Fancy a totally new experience to wind down after your visit?
A sound bath – or gong bath – is like a sonic massage that is great for physical release.
Sound baths are a type of meditation which use gongs, chime bowls and other instruments to help focus the mind and guide you into a state of ultimate relaxation.
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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 town’s Air Raid Precautions in 1939 and includes a former main line railway tunnel dating back to 1863.
For a listing of more things to do click here.
