Welcome to Ramsgate
the UK’s only
Royal Harbour
“Come & see our illuminations over Xmas”
Ramsgate Winter Festival – Switch On 4.30 pm Sunday 30th Nov – Boats will be lit up from 1st – 31st Dec. Light Up Ramsgate 11th Dec – 25th Jan
RAMSGATE HAS A LOVELY HARBOUR WITH CAFES & BARS. EXCELLENT SANDY BEACHES, COASTAL WALKS & ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS.
Welcome to Visit Ramsgate
Ramsgate is home to the only Royal Harbour in the UK – given this status by King George IV because he was so impressed with the hospitality he received in our coastal town, and the same is still true today.
With one of the warmest climates in the UK, there’s a distinct continental feel in the town. Visitors can soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of the many waterfront bars, cafes and restaurants and enjoy the beautiful architecture and our famous Harbour Arches with stunning views across the marina.
There’s so much to enjoy – relax and explore the eclectic mix of artisan and boutique shops or stroll along our award-winning sandy beaches and shoreline. If you are looking for something more adventurous, why not cycle, canoe or even kitesurf around our stunning chalk cliff coastline, famous the world over.
There’s one thing you can always count on when visiting Ramsgate – and that’s a right Royal welcome!
Ramsgate is a great place to visit in any weather!
Check out the beach guide for
Ramsgate Main Sands tides & weather.
Click here to download our Dog Friendly Beach Map.
Click here to download the Rammy the Raven Map.
What people say…
Just a small selection of what people have said about Ramsgate.
“I Love London and I Love Paris but I am a Child of the Pine Woods and the Sands in Ramsgate”
Vincent Van Gogh
Moved to Ramsgate April 1876
Where to Stay
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Accommodation | Activity | B&B | Dog friendly
Langmead Guest House
(RAMSGATE NORDIC WALKING)
Langmead Guest House is a small, traditional bed & breakfast, providing comfortable accommodation in the beautiful historic town of Ramsgate, with its Royal Harbour, sandy beaches and lively nightlife.
Your host Denise is a qualified British Nordic Walking instructor who will be happy to help you see more of what Thanet has to offer!
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Jo’s House
Victorian House with Double, Single & Twin/Family Rooms. Shared accommodation with garden & cats. AirBnB.
Free parking. 5 mins from the sea. Breakfast not included.
Exact address provided when booking.
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Travel Lodge
Situated just 1 mile from Ramsgate train station, the Ramsgate Seafront hotel is an excellent choice for convenient accommodation in this bustling seaside Kent town. The hotel is perfectly positioned near the beach and an ideal place to stay for a family holiday.
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The House at Ramsgate
(THE DINING ROOM | BAR | GALLERY SPACE)
Stay in a restored Georgian townhouse with sea views, elegant rooms, and fresh coastal cuisine in Ramsgate. Every room at The House Hotel is thoughtfully designed to reflect the building’s Georgian heritage while offering modern comfort.
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The Grange
(TOURS | LANDMARK TRUST PROPERTY)
Set in its own private garden, The Grange offers a retreat from the outside world, within the thriving town of Ramsgate. You can go on a tour and even stay here, in the home Pugin designed for himself and his family, this offers a unique chance to step into his colourful and idiosyncratic world.
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Royal Harbour Hotel
The Royal Harbour Hotel is a delightfully quirky 27-bedroom townhouse hotel that stands on a beautiful Georgian crescent with magnificent views of the harbour and sea. The hotel is full of books and original artwork for our guests to enjoy. Simplicity, elegance and eccentricity go hand in hand!
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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Enoteca
A stylish and cosy Café/Bar with outside seating overlooking the Royal Harbour Marina.
They serve a breakfast menu all day along with, fresh Panini’s, pizzas, salads, baguettes and platters to share.
At night Enoteca is a lively cocktail bar with music.
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Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Music Venue | Restaurant | Vegan | Vegetarian
Jah Jah
A trendy restaurant serving Caribbean-inspired cuisine, and a selection of cocktails and rums. Located in the heart of Ramsgate, it is a great place to meet up for a casual catch-up with friends and family, or to just sit and people-watch in the quieter afternoons.
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The Greek Arch
Family run Taverna, situated on The Royal Harbour walls, providing rustic and authentic Greek Cypriot cuisine.Family run Taverna, situated on The Royal Harbour walls, providing rustic and authentic Greek Cypriot cuisine. Hosts “Greek Nights” featuring live traditional entertainment and specialized meze menus.
Live Music, private functions catered for.
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Accommodation | Food & Drink | Hotel | Music Venue | Pubs & Bars | Restaurant | Spas & Therapy rooms | Vegan | Vegetarian
The San Clu
(BAR | BRASSERIE | FITNESS CENTRE | BEAUTY CLINIC)
The San Clu Hotel is a 3 star hotel overlooking Ramsgate beach and ideally located close to Ramsgate town centre with local amenities and public transport facilities.
It has 44 rooms, all of which have air conditioning, a work desk, free wifi and a flat screen TV.
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Activity | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Vegan | Vegetarian
Union Yoga + Café
We’re a friendly, welcoming & lovingly designed yoga studio and café in the seaside town Ramsgate.
The cafe serves home made food and sweet treats, speciality coffee, a wide range of hot & cold drinks and a simple, nourishing vegetarian menu.
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Harbour Bar
Harbour Bar is a public house situated in the centre of town. Open every day from 11am. Great Prices, Karaoke at weekends.
The distinctive “lighthouse” mural on the outside of the pub serves as a homage to the sea, specifically referencing the shipwreckers who historically lured sailors to the Ramsgate shores.
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Activity | Attraction | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Great outdoors | Walking
Pegwell Bay Country Park (Nature Reserve)
(CAMPUCCINO’S | SALTY SEAL CAFÉ)
The park acts as the entrance to a nature reserve and the rare flora and fauna here make this an area of national importance. This stretch of windswept coastline includes chalk cliffs, mud flats, saltmarsh and sand dunes, and is an important habitat for bird species.
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Viking Coastal Trail (Thanet Loop)
Where else can you conquer a whole corner of the coast by bike?
Hugging the coastline from Ramsgate, through Broadstairs and Margate, and then onto Reculver Towers – this circular cycle route takes you around the charms of the Isle of Thanet via Regional Cycle Network 15.
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Boat trips
Explore the beauty of the East Kent coast by boat!
Ramsgate’s local skippers can take you from our Royal Harbour to discover bays and beaches, as well as the wonderful wildlife, including our resident seal colony.
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Massages & Spas
Time to relax! Why not round off your Ramsgate visit with some rejuvenating treatments and therapies?
Whether it’s a relaxing massage or taking advantage of our local spa facilities – you can find it all right in the centre of our town.
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Sound baths
Fancy a totally new experience to wind down after your visit?
A sound bath – or gong bath – is like a sonic massage that is great for physical release.
Sound baths are a type of meditation which use gongs, chime bowls and other instruments to help focus the mind and guide you into a state of ultimate relaxation.
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The Granville Theatre
(COAST CAFÉ | NOA ROOFTOP BAR | CHUCKL. COMEDY CLUB)
600 seater Theatre, Café, Bar & Event space. The venue hosts theatrical productions, cinema, comedy, dance, music events and workshops.
The Coast Café Bar and the Noa Rooftop Bar are part of the theatre complex.
For a listing of more things to do click here.
