10 Top Places to See in Ramsgate
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
Here is a selection of recommendations.1
| Place to See | Description |
|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Marina | The only harbour in the United Kingdom to carry a “Royal” designation, awarded by King George IV. It is a picturesque area for walking, boat trips, and dining alongside the yachts. |
| Ramsgate Beaches | Ramsgate Main Sands An award winning sandy beach approximately 250 metres long with a pedestrian promenade running the length of the sand. There are also two additional smaller (dog friendly) beaches nearby :- Western Undercliff Beach (west of the Royal Harbour and Marina – next to the Port of Ramsgate). East Cliff Beach (east of Ramsgate Main Sands – next to the Ramsgate Sea Garden). |
| Ramsgate Green Spaces (including the Viking Ship Hugin on Hugin Green). | Ramsgate and its surrounding areas boast an abundance of charming parks, historic gardens, and open green spaces. |
| Ramsgate Tunnels | An atmospheric subterranean network of tunnels that served as a massive air-raid shelter during World War II. Guided tours reveal its extensive wartime history. Open all year round. Opening hours are seasonal. |
| Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse | Built around 1842, this iconic, functional stone lighthouse stands at the end of the West Pier. It is a stunning architectural feature of the harbour and a popular spot for scenic coastal views and sunset photography. |
| Ramsgate Steps & Chines | Ramsgate features a series of famous historic and artistic cliffside stairways that connect the upper town and promenades directly to the Royal Harbour and seafront. |
| Ramsgate’s Living Cliffside Canvas | Ramsgate is the UK Capital of Pulhamite : Explore Ramsgate’s Grade II Pulhamite Trail (1890s-1930s). |
| Italianate Glasshouse | A beautiful, restored 1832 Grade II listed greenhouse hidden within King George VI Memorial Park. It features rare desert plants. Seasonal opening. |
| Pegwell Bay Country Park | A stunning nature reserve on the edge of town, perfect for peaceful walks, bird watching, and spotting local marine wildlife like seals. |
…and the final recommendation is to go and see our Museums in Ramsgate Town Centre and Manston.2
| Museum | Description |
|---|---|
| Town Centre & Harbour area | |
| The Micro Museum | A unique specialty museum showcasing a private collection of vintage computers, calculation devices, and retro arcade/console games collected over 45 years. Seasonal opening |
| This Museum is not Obsolete | Showcases interactive musical, scientific, and experimental displays. Features the world-famous “Furby Organ” (a working, full-size pipe organ built by Look Mum No Computer). Open every weekend all year round. |
| Sailor’s Church | A 19th-century quayside building originally built to support fishing apprentices and shipwrecked sailors. Houses an intriguing mini-maritime exhibition. Open all year round. |
| Thanet Smugglers Experience | A self-guided, walk-through experience that features a built-in pirate ship, atmospheric storytelling, and local lore about historical figures. Open all year round. |
| Manston | |
| RAF Manston History Museum | Chronicles the airfield’s history from 1916 to the modern era. Features over 15 aircraft, cockpit displays, and military vehicles. Includes the NAAFI Cafe and NAAFI Emporium shop. Open all year round. |
| Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum | Located adjacent to RAF Manston. Offers free entry, houses authentic WWII Allied fighter planes (including a real Spitfire and Hurricane), and features an immersive flight simulator. Open all year round. |
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Footnote :
- The recommendations aren’t in any specific order. ↩︎
- If you count the Beaches, Green Spaces and Museums individually this list covers a lot more than just the 10 Top Places.
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