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Latest News & Events in Ramsgate
Come and join in the Royal Harbour 200 Celebrations!
A fun packed weekend starts in Ramsgate this Friday, 24th September, celebrating 200 years since King George IV granted Royal Status to our Harbour. This bi centennial celebration…
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…
Festival of Sound 2021
With less than a week to go before the fabulous Festival of Sound make their entrance with a Screaming Alley Cabaret at the newly restored Ellington Park, the…
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.
Circo Rum Ba Ba comes to town
Circo Rum Ba Ba, an all-female acrobatic troupe, is coming to Ramsgate on 1st August to perform their highly entertaining (and very clever) show, L’Hotel, just for you! …
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…
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 will run from May till September (…
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…
Ramsgreat Week
This October half-term, Visit Ramsgate and Ramsgate Arts are proud to present ‘Ramsgreat Week’ – a nine-day festival taking place from Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November…
Guided Kingfisher Walks
Enjoy an Autumn & Winter Nature Walk with wildlife filmmaker Keith Ross @ramsgatebirds. From Sept to March Kingfishers over winter in Ramsgate Harbour. This is a great chance to…
Festival of Sound 2020
Festival of Sound is almost upon us with a sensational, socially distanced week of activities, talks and events lined up, starting from tomorrow, Saturday 5th September, through to …
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…
Molly Pickles Design – British Wildlife
An exhibition at Italianate Glasshouse, King George VI Park, 10am to 4.30pm from 8th – 16th August. Molly will be on site every day where you can enjoy…
Micro Museum virtual season
Check out the Micro Museum’s virtual season (Easter-October) which can be accessed via their YouTube Channel or through the Micro Spot on their website which will be continually updated…
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…
Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival 2020 to go ahead
We are very excited to announce that Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival will go ahead this year running from 11th June until 14th, it is going to…
Ramsgate Squirrel to feature on BBC WinterWatch
Keep an eye out for one of our Ramsgate residents appearing in a short film on BBC Winterwatch starting on Tues 28th – 31st Jan 2020. Wildlife cameraman…