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Kitesurfing Ramsgate
DON’T MISS Ramsgate has every kind of water condition dependent on the wind direction – from butter flat sandbanks to insane waves. The beauty of the Ramsgate coastline…
Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Ramsgate
I think it is safe to say, Ramsgate is pulling out all the stops to make this truly momentous occasion one that we can all look back on…
Ian Visits Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a seaside town on the far edge of Kent that boasts a lovely seafront to wander along, an amazing tunnel network to visit, a Pugin chapel, and just outside town, Hornby railways.
All this is just over an hour from central London.
Paddleboarding comes to Ramsgate Main Sands
PADDLEBOARDING COMES TO RAMSGATE MAIN SANDS WITH LAUNCH OF NEW BEACH CONCESSION, LESSONS AND SAFARI EXPERIENCES Active Ramsgate is thrilled to announce the launch of a new paddleboarding…
Introducing the new Ramsgate Quiz Trail!
Ahead of the release of the new Ramsgate Trail, we asked the Quiz Trail team to tell us a bit about themselves and find out more about their…
Why Ramsgate is the perfect cycling destination
One of our most popular Active Ramsgate activities is cycling – and it’s easy to see why. First and foremost, we have some amazing trails on our doorstep,…
Fiver Fest is back!
Fiver Fest is back and it’s just got bigger in Ramsgate! Our independent businesses have embraced this initiative once again and there are some lovely offers stretched across…
Birdwatching at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve is of international importance for its bird populations and is also home to a diverse range of rare plants, animals, and…
New Year Fireworks
Ramsgate Town Council is putting on a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display to see the New Year in with a bang! The fireworks will be visible from both…
A December to Remember in Ramsgate
It is officially the Countdown to Christmas, our favourite month in Ramsgate! The boats and our lovely businesses are starting to twinkle with thousands of colourful lights, reassuring…
Ramsgate Christmas Fun Day
Christmas in Ramsgate starts on Sunday 28th November with a Family Fun Day in the town centre, from midday to 5pm. The event will see the return of…
Ramsgate birds – Autumn & Winter wildlife
As the days get colder Autumn turns to Winter and a new set of challenges await our wildlife. Pegwell Bay begins to see the arrival of winter ducks…
Sunset & Sunrise Paddleboarding launch
ACTIVE RAMSGATE LAUNCHES SUNSET AND SUNRISE PADDLEBOARDING EXPERIENCES LINKED TO LOCAL HOSPITALITY The chance to experience the Ramsgate coastline from a new perspective is available for thrill seekers…
Putting Ramsgate on the Map
I’ve been asked a few times now about how I got into creating my Google Maps. I first started using Google Maps to enhance my foodblog www.noexpert.co.uk a few…
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…