Ramsgate in a Day : Adventure Rain or Shine
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
If you are taking the bus, do this itinerary on week day or a Saturday. If you have a car or another ride, you can do it on any day (Monday to Sunday).
| DURATION | Activities |
| A ONE DAY ITINERARY | ‘Rain can’t dampen the spirit of adventure in Ramsgate‘. Dive deep into history by stepping underground into the Ramsgate Tunnels, where you can explore the fascinating wartime civilian shelters. Once you resurface, keep the adventure going with an afternoon of aviation history at the RAF Manston History Museum and the neighboring Spitfire and Hurricane Museum. Full-day dining and drinking recommendations included. |
| Morning to Lunch time | Activities |
|---|---|
| 09:00 am Breakfast | Breakfast: Kick off the day with a hearty breakfast at Shipshape – there’s lots of space indoors. They also do healthy breakfasts if you want something lighter. |
| 10:00 am Ramsgate Tunnels Tour | Take a fascinating guided tour through local history. 🅿️ Parking available at Marina Esplanade Car Park. Remember to book in advance! The tunnels stay at a chilly 11°C (52°F), so bring a warm layer and wear flat, sturdy shoes for the uneven ground. |
| 11:45 am | Stay in the Tunnels and checkout the museum and shop. Entry to the museum is free. |
| 12:00 pm Lunchtime Delights | Mediterranean Food Head to Wandering Hut inside the historic Custom House – forget about the rain. Classic Fish & Chips Head to the restaurant at Peter’s Fish Factory or Papa’s Fish & Chips – sitting right on the beachfront, it offers a front-row seat to any dramatic coastal weather while keeping you warm and cozy behind expansive glass windows. |
Images – Morning to Lunch
| After Lunch | Activities |
|---|---|
| 01:00 pm Head out to the Manston Museums (The 48 bus should leave Ramsgate Train station at 1:35pm – but check the timetable prior to your trip*). | 🚘🚖Drive or take an 11 mins taxi trip to the Spitfire & Hurricane Museum. 🆓 Parking. or 🚍catch the Loop bus to Ramsgate Train Station, then the 48 bus* from Ramsgate Train Station (Birchington Direction) to the Manston Museums bus stop. There is a bus roughly every 1.5 to 2 hours, journey time is 15 minutes with a 3 minute walk from the bus stop to the museums. *Monday – Saturday only. Spitfire and Hurricane Museum – Free entry. Try the flight simulator (Booking essential – A 30 minute Lancaster flight costs £75.00 / A 30 minute Spitfire flight costs £35.00. RAF Manston History Museum – explore military and civilian aviation history from 1916 to the present day. |
| 02:00 pm Coffee Break | Enjoy a coffee at the NAAFI Cafe. Browse the NAAFI Emporium. |
| RAF Manston History Museum | Continue exploring the RAF Manston History Museum. Walk through a 1940s WWII civilian survival experience and view scale LEGO aircraft models. |
| 05:00 pm Return to Ramsgate (The 48 bus should leave the Manston Museums bus stop at 5:09pm – but check the timetable prior to your trip*). | 🚘🚖 Drive or take an 11 minute taxi trip back to Ramsgate Harbour. or Catch the 48 bus from the Manston Museums bus stop to Ramsgate Train Station (Dumpton Direction). There is a bus roughly every 1.5 to 2 hours, journey time is 15 minutes. *Monday – Saturday only. Then catch the Loop bus from Ramsgate Train Station to Ramsgate Harbour. |
Images – After lunch
| Evening | Activities |
|---|---|
| 05:30/6:00 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks 06:30/7:00 pm Dinner | Budget : Experience what it’s like in the largest Wetherspoon’s Pub in the UK. The pub has some dramatic views of the beach and a very helpful app for ordering food and drinks. 🅿️ Parking : Pier Yard Car Park is nearby. |
05:30/6:00 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks 06:30/7:00 pm Dinner | Luxury : Experience the exceptional hospitality of The House at Ramsgate Hotel. 🅿️ Pay & Display and street parking. Your perfect escape from the rain, whether you are staying overnight or just dropping by. Relax and indulge in a beautifully cooked meal, complemented by perfectly mixed cocktails before your dinner, and perhaps a nightcap to finish (make sure to book ahead!). The bar and restaurant staff can prepare zero-proof drinks and mocktails for your designated driver. |
| Alternatively – see what’s on at the cinema. | Click here for Cinema information. |
Images – Evening
All times listed in this itinerary are rough estimates.
For further assistance, drop by the Ramsgate Visitors Information Centre.