10 Top Places to See in Ramsgate
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 weekends. |
| Sailor’s Church | A 19th-century quayside building originally built to support fishing apprentices and shipwrecked sailors. Houses an intriguing mini-maritime exhibition. |
| Thanet Smugglers Experience | A self-guided, walk-through experience that features a built-in pirate ship, atmospheric storytelling, and local lore about historical figures. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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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