10 Top Things to Do in Ramsgate
| Activities & Attractions | What to do |
|---|---|
| Ramsgate Tunnels | Book a guided tunnel tour and visit the free on-site museum. |
| Ramsgate Arches | Indulge. This is your go-to destination for fantastic food and drinks. ☀️Enjoy vibrant alfresco dining with authentic wood-fired pizzas at Cubo Pizzeria or traditional Mediterranean flavors at the Greek Arch Taverna. If you’re looking for drinks, catch the sun1 while sipping cocktails and sharing light bites at Coco Latino or The Arch Bar, Lounge and Kitchen. Plus, don’t miss the legendary, hearty Full English breakfasts at Ship Shape to start your day right. ❄️ All of the above places have inside seating too. 🎄This area comes alive during the Christmas season – don’t miss the Ramsgate Illuminations. The Arches lead up to West Cliff Parade, where you will find even more eating and drinking establishments including the Royal Temple Yacht Club. |
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Explore the harbour by following the Heritage Trail. 🎄This area comes alive during the Christmas season – don’t miss the Ramsgate Illuminations. |
| Main Sands Beach | ☀️Warm weather – Relax on beach and cool off at one of our beachside spots :- Frankie’s at the Beach (Lively atmosphere with a children’s funfair, right on the beach). Boulevard Kiosk Cafe (A traditional seaside cafe with elevated views of the beach and coastline). Coasters Bar & Cafe (A quieter, more relaxed choice). *Perico Lounge (Highly popular with plenty of outdoor seating). *Papas Fish & Chips and *Wetherspoon’s (Conveniently located right on the beach). ❄️The beach bars are seasonal but * places are open all year, so you can warm up there after a bracing beach walk during the colder months. |
| St Augustine’s Church and The Grange | Visit the Historical church and The Grange (Former home of Augustus Pugin). There are St Augustine’s Guided Tours on the first Sunday of every month (2:00pm – 3:00pm). Discover the history & beauty of AWN Pugin’s St Augustine’s Church with expert guides. Limited to 12 places, email to book ramsgate@rcaos.org.uk There are guided tours of the ground floor every Wednesday afternoon (except over Christmas and the New Year). Tours are at 2:00pm and 3:00pm. |
| The Granville Theatre | Visit the Granville Theatre and not just for the live shows, Coast & Noa Rooftop Bar are great places to just eat, drink and enjoy the coastal views. |
| King George VI Memorial Park and the Italianate Glasshouse | Grab an ice-cream or something to eat at Alison’s Cafe Kiosk, they do really good bacon & sausage sandwiches. Wander through the park’s scenic pathways, see if you can find the magnificent Italianate Glasshouse (Open Saturdays 11am – 4pm from April 1st – Sept 30th). Along the way, look up to enjoy the lively antics of the resident flock of colourful wild Ring-necked Parakeets. ❄️You can still view the exterior of the Italianate Glasshouse from the park grounds if you visit off season. |
| The Contra Trail | Follow this Self Guided Trail, which features the Viking Ship Hugin. Places to eat and drink on route include The Belle Vue, Sir Stanley Gray, The Viking Ship Cafe and Njord Café Bar. |
| Ramsgate Retro Shopping Trail | Follow this Self Guided Trail. For the best experience, time your visit with an Addington Street Vintage Trail weekend, though excellent vintage shopping is available on the route all year-round. |
| Visit our museums | Town Centre : The Micro Museum Play on classic games (included in the admission price). This Museum Is Not Obsolete. Try out unique creations like the famous “Furby Organ,” a working full-size pipe organ built by Look Mum No Computer. 🏴☠️Thanet Smuggler Experience at Plunder book store. Explore atmospheric storytelling, historic artifacts, and a built-in pirate ship. Manston : 🛩️The Spitfire & Hurricane Museum (free admission) Experience flying a Spitfire with the museums amazing simulator. 🛩️The RAF Manston History Museum. Explore extensive aviation exhibits, inspect classic aircraft and cockpits. Walk through the 1940s experience showing how locals survived the Blitz, see a recovered practice “bouncing bomb” from the Dambusters raid, and browse weapons used by the RAF Regiment. 🕘Check opening hours to avoid disappointment. |
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