Weekend in Ramsgate : Using Visit Ramsgate Trails
| DURATION | Activities |
| A WEEKEND ITINERARY | Discover the best of Ramsgate with this weekend itinerary. Begin your Saturday with a leisurely stroll along the East and West Cliff Promenades. Afterward, explore the eclectic independent shops on Addington Street and take in the panoramic views over Pegwell Bay. Dedicate your Sunday to a peaceful blend of nature and art. Full-day dining and drinking recommendations included. |
| Day 1: Saturday • Heritage Trail • Pulhamite Trail EAST TO WEST | Day 2: Sunday • Contra Trail • Public Art Trail WEST TO EAST |
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| • Breakfast: Kick off your weekend with a hearty breakfast at Shipshape right by the water. | 🚖Take a 10-minute taxi ride to Njord on the Sandwich Road. (Note: The 44 bus doesn’t run on Sundays!). • Breakfast: Grab a light breakfast at Njord, or head to Campucino/Salty Seal if the weather is nice enough to eat outside. |
| • Morning: Explore the Royal Harbour while following the Harbour Heritage Trail. | • Morning: Explore Pegwell Bay Country Park and Nature Reserve. |
| • Late Morning: Stroll down the main sands to East Cliff Beach. (use promenade at high tide). Climb the East Cliff Chine and begin the Pulhamite Trail heading West. | • Late Morning: Walk back towards the West Cliff via Courtstairs Park along the Contra Trail (Reverse the route as you’re travelling from Pegwell to Ramsgate), it’s a lovely stroll. Head towards West Cliff Road. 🚶♀️Allow approximately 90 minutes at a leisurely pace. |
| • Lunch & Shopping: Enjoy a light lunch at Vincents in Spencer Square, then browse the charming independent shops on Addington Street. Time your visit for an Addington Street Vintage Trail weekend if you can. | • Lunch: Tuck into a classic Sunday Roast at The Bedford Inn (make sure to book ahead!) – Sunday Roasts are served from 12:00pm to 6:30pm, so If you want to spend more time in Pegwell, you can book a later lunch. Head up to Royal Road and on to Spencer Square. |
| • Afternoon: Continue along the Pulhamite Trail all the way to Courtstairs Park, taking in the historic rockwork at the West Cliff Chine. | • Late Afternoon: Walk off lunch with a stroll through the town centre guided by the Public Art Trail – start at the Vincent van Gogh bust in Spencer Square and finish just outside the Granville Theatre. |
| • Pre-Dinner Drinks: Head out to Pegwell Bay for panoramic coastal views and drinks on the terrace at The Sir Stanley Gray or The Belle Vue. | • Pre-Dinner Drinks: Head to the Noa Rooftop Bar at the Granville Theatre, or relax on the large beachside terrace at the historic Royal Victoria Pavilion. |
| • Dinner: Treat yourself to a memorable evening dinner at the Seaview Restaurant (make sure to book ahead!). | • Dinner: Keep it casual with delicious small plates and great views at Bar Finns in the West Cliff Arcade. |
| • Relaxing Evening! Stay in Pegwell for after dinner drinks at The Sir Stanley Gray or The Belle Vue. 🚖🚶♀️Order a taxi or take an evening stroll back into town. • Lively Evening! Head down to Harbour Parade. That’s where all the action is in Ramsgate on a Saturday Night. See 10 Top Bars/Pubs in Ramsgate. | • Relaxing Evening! Make your way to Charlotte Court in the town centre. Here, you can descend into the Ramsgate Arts Club, an intimate basement bar operating out of the Old Wine Warehouse vaults. It’s a fantastic, unpretentious local secret for a quiet drink. |
Day 1 Images (Saturday)
Day 2 Images (Sunday)
All times listed in this itinerary are rough estimates.