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Christmas in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is gearing up for another spectacular Christmas, starting with our Christmas Lights Switch On which takes place on 26th November and includes Santa’s Grotto and workshops, facepainting,…
Rammy the Raven Route
Rammy the Raven will be coming to town in all sorts of guises over the coming months! His first visit will be in miniature form where you will…
Ramsgate Day
We are really excited to announce that Ramsgate Day is finally happening after it was first thought about just before lockdown! The idea for the event was about…
Magic Tenner 2023
Ramsgate has gone all Totally Locally Magic Tenner* crazy starting from tomorrow, 7th October with 2 weeks of fab £10 deals across town! To help you find your…
Thanet wildlife on BBC Springwatch
Thanet wildlife will feature in a short film on BBC Springwatch when the series returns on Monday 29th May and runs for 3 weeks. Wildlife cameraman Richard Taylor-Jones,…
The King’s Coronation
The Coronation of King Charles III is almost up on us, and Ramsgate is doing it with bells on! We have strung the bunting through the town centre…
RAMSGATE DAY 2023
Ramsgate Day 21st Oct 2023 For the latest info on Ramsgate Day click here. Event Organiser required, immediate start (April 2023) We are looking for an experienced event…
Thanet Ten-Tastic Blog with map links
Thanet Ten-Tastic will run from 24th March for ten days, ending on 2nd April and with lots of independent businesses taking part across the Isle, this is a…
Birdwatching in Ramsgate
I love these lighter winter days in Ramsgate for many reasons, not least because we are closer to Spring! The sky’s light this time of year is an…
Wonderful Winter in Ramsgate
We are fast approaching one of my favourite times of the year in Ramsgate when so many people come together to create a truly magical build up to…
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…
Ghost Trail
Here in Ramsgate, we love an excuse to have a trail and Halloween is as good a reason as any! We’ve had the ‘Elf ‘n’ Safety Trail, Easter…
Fantastic Fiver Fest Fortnight is back for October!
For those of us that love a good deal, especially from one of our lovely independent shops, make sure you pop into town over the next two weeks…
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…
Ramsgate Festival of Sound 2022
The Festival of Sound comes to Ramsgate once again, August 27th – September 4th. After two years of complying with Covid guidelines, the festival team is thrilled to…
Triathlon comes to Ramsgate with launch of new GO TRI taster experience
This month Active Ramsgate is thrilled to announce the launch of a new outdoor activity in Ramsgate – with triathlon taster experiences available for the very first time….
Why the water is the hottest thing this summer in Ramsgate
Did you know that Ramsgate is one of the hottest destinations in the UK for water-based activities? With airport disruptions in the news, many are still looking at…
Ramsgate Film & TV Festival is Back!
After a 2-year hiatus when the organisers produced trailblazing online/digital events instead, we are delighted that the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival (RITVF) is back in town…
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…
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…