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Love the Town you Live in! (and spend a fiver while you’re at it!)
In true Ramsgate style, our independent businesses are embracing the Fiver Fest Fortnight with passion for the town and their customers! Starting on 9th October and running for…
Our world class walking country is great for locals too!
St Augustine’s in Ramsgate is the destination for a week-long walking pilgrimage called the Augustine Camino and it is attracting people from all over the world. Pilgrims from the US, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain and Malta have all walked from Rochester Cathedral to Ramsgate to visit the Shrine of St Augustine and National Pugin Centre.
Walking tips for beginners
Walking is one of the best forms of exercise you can do. We’re encouraged to exercise for 150 minutes every week, and this can be for as little…
Tasty Heritage Open Days for 2021
Ramsgate and the rest of Thanet is geared up for a host of Heritage venue choices that are taking part in this year’s national Heritage Open Days ten-day…
The Vincent van Gogh Trail in Ramsgate
I am excited to announce the launch of our newest leaflet trail, based on extracts from letters Vincent van Gogh sent to his brother, Theo in 1876 during…
First ever British Freestyle Wing Foiling Championships takes place in Ramsgate
Last weekend saw Ramsgate host the 2021 British Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships on Ramsgate Main Sands, with a new Championship event taking place for the first time ever in…
Public Art Trail
Introducing (one of) our new art trails! Here in Ramsgate, we love a walk or three and responsible tourism is what we are all about! Combine that with…
British Kitesurfing Championships
Ramsgate will play host to the British Kitesurf Freestyle Championships this year.
Following the postponement of the Championships last year due to COVID-19, the British Kitesports Association (BKSA) will once again be bringing the event back to Ramsgate – but with a significant difference – the addition of new events designed to test even the most experienced kitesurfer.
Ramsgate Pier – a history
Did you know that Ramsgate once had a traditional pier? Although there is currently a concrete part of the Harbour called the East Pier, there was a time…
Ramsgate Welcomes you back! Let’s have some fun in 2021!
Ramsgate is giddy with excitement and springing into life from today (12th April) with most of our businesses opening their doors for the first time this year! It’s…
Happy 2021!
I am trying to stay positive even if the New Year has started in much the same way as the last one ended, which I think you’ll agree…
Don’t shed a Tier!
Shopping locally has never been more important so before you click the Amazon app, check out our very own virtual shopping (and eating!) options, created just for you!…
Launching our Virtual Shopping Campaign
As we find ourselves in the midst of another lockdown with a distinct possibility of it being extended, I wanted to spread the word about many of our…
Ramsgate welcomes you back
Ramsgate is buzzing at the moment! The beaches are being enjoyed in a safe way, restaurants and cafes are making the most of the wonderful weather and their…
Strange Days
It is certainly a strange and unnerving time we all find ourselves in; not just in the UK but across the world as we struggle to come to…
Winter Events 2019
There is so much going on in Ramsgate this winter, I thought the best way was to list it all in one poster but below, are the highlights…
Halloween in Ramsgate 2019
This year, Ramsgate independent businesses are putting on quite a few events for your delight, spanning over a number of days, spreading the fear of ghosts, witches and…
Vincent in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is getting Van Gogh ready for the summer season! A group of artists, enthusiasts and volunteers are working towards a series of events and projects to commemorate…
Winter Events Blog
Ramsgate is always a lovely place to be but in December, it becomes truly magical! Once the Christmas tree and lights are switched on in late November, the…
Ramsgate Birds – Autumn & Winter Wildlife
We’ve had some lovely warm and sunny days right into Autumn this year. Bird migration is already underway with Wheatear and Whinchat appearing along the coast and cliff…