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What’s on in Ramsgate – June 2026
June is a fun time to visit Ramsgate. There’s all sorts of events on. Including a Pirates Festival in the Town Centre and Harbour, the Great Bucket & Spade Run in Government Acre on West Cliff, Comicon at the Museum, a Monster Truck Motorfest in Manston and more…
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338 : Ramsgate Remembers
From 15th May to 28th June, the historic harbour at Ramsgate will become the setting for a powerful and moving tribute as Standing with Giants installs 338 life-sized silhouettes along the quayside, honouring the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those involved in the Dunkirk evacuation of 1940.
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Active Ramsgate Week
Active Ramsgate Week (Free Activities) : 25th May to 1st June 2026.
Active Ramsgate Week returns for eight days full of fun-filled activities for families and individuals alike – and all for free! Whether you fancy a guided walk in nature, seal spotting from a kayak, touring our magnificent bays and beaches by boat, or relaxing with a soothing massage – the choice is yours. Ramsgate Town Council is proud to be working with over 20 local businesses to provide a range of options during half term week – a perfect way to keep children entertained and adults activated.
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Books, sea air and a brand-new festival
Books, sea air and a brand-new festival. The Ramsgate Literary Festival runs from the 23rd to the 30th of May 2026 at ‘The Book Hotel at The Falstaff’ in Addington Street.
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What’s on in Ramsgate – May 2026
There’s so much going on in Ramsgate in May, especially around Half term (23rd -31st May). You also have two Bank Holidays to enjoy this month, so why not book a long weekend stay, there’s lots of different accommodation options in Ramsgate.
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Operation Dynamo: The Return to Ramsgate 2026
This May, Ramsgate Royal Harbour becomes the focal point for remembrance, as Operation Dynamo: The Return to Ramsgate brings the story of Dunkirk back to life.
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What’s on in Ramsgate – April 2026
Easter’s coming! Events include an Easter Beer Festival at GADDS’ The Ramsgate Brewery on the 3rd and 4th of April. Easter Sunday events include the very first Handmade & Vintage Fair of the year at Pier Yard in Ramsgate Harbour,Manston Airfield Market (Easter Special) with Face Painting, a visit from the Easter Bunny and free chocolate for the kids and a Gong Bath at Gather&.
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Ramsgate Through the Senses – 25 & 26 April 2026
Ramsgate Through the Senses returns for its 5th year, offering a delightful programme of events to rejuvenate the body, inspire the mind and tantalise one’s tastebuds!
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We are Ramsgate – loyalty campaign
The ongoing ‘We Are Ramsgate’ loyalty campaign is a way for locals and visitors to show their appreciation and support for local shops or businesses.
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What’s on in Ramsgate – March 2026
This is the month the clock’s spring forward an hour and ‘Spring’ officially begins. Ramsgate prepares for Spring with ‘The Great Ramsgate Spring Clean’. This successful community-led initiative fosters significant local pride and the amazing work from the volunteers helps to make Ramsgate a great place to live, work and play for everyone.
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What’s on in Ramsgate – February 2026
The big event this month is the finale of the Ramsgate Winter Festival on the 14th of February. There will be Art workshops ‘It’s a Love Thing’ hosted by Arts in Ramsgate and Discovery Planet. Ramsgate Town Council will be launching a loyalty campaign ‘We are Ramsgate – 20 for Ramsgate’. All happening at Ramsgate Space in Albert Court.
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What’s on in Ramsgate – January 2026
The Festive season may be over but the Ramsgate Winter Festival is still ongoing, running a series of events in the lead up to the closing community celebration in February. The festival was created by and for the people of Ramsgate to light up the dark winter nights and make glorious memories that last a lifetime, as part of the festival Light Up Ramsgate invites you to wander at your own pace and discover intimate moments of colour, play, and reflection across the town.
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New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day in Ramsgate:
Parade, Party & Stay! The celebrations begin early on New Year’s Eve with a vibrant parade through Ramsgate, bringing colour, music and community spirit to the streets. It’s…
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Ramsgate Winter Festival Presents:
WOW! A Weekend of Wonder 11 – 14 December 2025 Following the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On on 30 November, Ramsgate’s Winter Festival continues with its flagship event: The…
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Christmas in Ramsgate 2025
Ramsgate Winter Festival Begins! Ramsgate is set to shine brighter than ever this festive season as the Ramsgate Winter Festival lights up the town and harbour with a…
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Fight of the Kingfishers
The Kingfishers have made a dramatic return to Ramsgate Harbour. At this time of year a few Kingfishers head to the coast to find somewhere sheltered with a…
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Heritage Open Days
Discover Ramsgate’s Rich Heritage This September This September, Ramsgate will once again celebrate Heritage Open Days – England’s biggest festival of history and culture. From Friday 12th to…
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Ramsgate Festival of Sound 2025 – Music, Creativity & Community Vibes
With less than a week to go, Ramsgate Festival of Sound is back for its eighth year and this time it’s bringing some exciting changes! Mark your diaries…
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Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society
Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society Launches Inaugural Summer Show at Vale Square Something fresh is blossoming in Ramsgate this August as the Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society (R&DHS)…
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Rammy Map
Introducing the 2025 Rammy Map: Your Ultimate Guide to Ramsgate! We’re thrilled to unveil the brand new 2025 edition of the Rammy Map, Ramsgate’s must-have guide for exploring…
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Ramsgate Carnival and Fair 2025 new shorter route – even more fun!
Ramsgate Carnival and Fair is gearing up for their 102nd annual event, taking place on the last weekend of this month – Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July….
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Ramsgate Day 2025
🎉 Ramsgate Day – Saturday 5th July | 10am–5pm 🎉 Join us for Ramsgate Day, a vibrant celebration of everything we love about our town—our community, history and…
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Ramsgate Day Saturday 5 July
Love Ramsgate. Love your town. We all need a little bit of love, don’t we? Ramsgate Day is asking people to come out on Saturday 5 July and…
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Magic Tenner
Ramsgate is taking part in the Totally Locally Magic Tenner Campaign that starts on Saturday 1st March and runs until 16th! Our independent businesses love doing these campaigns…
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Christmas in Ramsgate 2024
Ramsgate just got even brighter this Christmas! In its debut year, Ramsgate Lumiere is bringing all our festivities together and adding even more winter magic, with additions such…
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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…
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Heritage Harbour status for Ramsgate
RAMSGATE’S ROYAL HARBOUR CELEBRATES HERITAGE HARBOUR STATUS JUST IN TIME FOR HERITAGE OPEN DAYS! We are very excited to announce that in July 2024, Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour became…
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D-DAY 80th Anniversary
80th Anniversary of D-Day Ringing out for Peace in Ramsgate 6th June 1944 – 2024 On the 6th June 2024, D-Day 80 events across the world will mark…
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10th Anniversary of The Micro Museum
Easter 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of The Micro Museum in Ramsgate. In 2014, The Micro Museum opened to the public as the first museum in Kent dedicated…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ghost Trail
This event has passed. For information on latest events seehttps://www.visitramsgate.co.uk/ramsgate-events-calendar/ Here in Ramsgate, we love an excuse to have a trail and Halloween is as good a reason…
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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…
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Public Art Trail
Home / Active Ramsgate / Walking / 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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
