Exploring

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    Seal watching

    Did you know Ramsgate is home to its very own seal colony? You can safely spot these beautiful marine creatures in their natural habitat – by boat, by kayak or on foot.

    Our local skippers, kayak tour providers and nature guides can help you say hello to our friendly seals while respecting and protecting them and their environment.

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    Nature tours

    Ramsgate is home to a wonderful array of wildlife – from the kingfishers who come to our harbour, to the seals who sunbathe at our local bay. Not to mention the range of flora and fauna on display across our coastal nature reserve.

    Our local and knowledgeable experts offer nature walks, boat tours and kayaking safaris to get you out and about and closer to nature.

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    Birdwatching

    Whether you’re a first-time twitcher or experienced birder – Ramsgate is a birdwatching paradise.

    Our coastal and wetland sites attract an incredible array of bird species – from the kingfishers who shelter in our harbour, to the waders and wildfowl that make our local nature reserve their home.

    Bring your binoculars to explore these habitats solo or enjoy a guided bird walk with one of our local experts.

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    Beach hunts & Rockpooling

    Discover the natural wonders of the Kent coast across our two local beaches.

    Let your smaller explorers roam and marvel at the marine life along Ramsgate’s shore – from the seashells and mermaids’ purses to be found along the sands, to the rockpools teeming with crabs, fish and waving anemones.

    You can join guided sessions with experts from Thanet Coast Project or hire your own Coastal Explorers pack from our Visitor Information Centre – both for £5 or less!

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    Ramsgate to Pegwell Nature Walk

    Join Keith Ross wildlife filmmaker on a six mile Nature Walk from Ramsgate Westcliff to Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve.

    The walk can be done at any time of year but the wildlife will vary with the seasons. Depending on the time of year we would hope to see a wide variety of wildlife including the worlds fastest bird the Peregrine Falcon, migrating Cuckoo & Nightingale and views of basking Common Seals & waders in the Bay. It won’t be just birds though as we’d expect to see Lizard, Slow worms, Butterfly and Dragonfly.