Ramsgate Royal Harbour

Ramsgate Royal Harbour is a stunning Grade II* listed landmark. It is the only harbour in the United Kingdom that has the official right to call itself “Royal”. It was granted royal status by King George IV in 1821. Click here for more historical information.

Ramsgate’s harbour is a defining characteristic of the town and today, the Royal Harbour effortlessly blends its 24/7 working industry, hosting commercial fishing fleets and offshore wind farm support vessels, with a thriving, cosmopolitan waterfront scene.

Activities :

The Harbour Marina area is a focal point for a number of activities throughout the year, including the stunning Ramsgate Illuminations (the boat owners decorate their boats with Christmas Lights and the Businesses in the Arches join in too).

For more information on activities, see the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar and the Ramsgate Royal Harbour website. The Visitors Information Centre is also within easy reach of the harbour.

Tours and Walks :

The following tours and walks cover the Harbour area, learn more about the history of the harbour and the birds that overwinter there :-

• Royal Harbour Trail (Self Guided) – click here for details.
• Town Rounders : Loop 1 (Self Guided) – click here for details.
• Royal Harbour Costumed Walk (Guilded : July & August) – click here for details
• Kingfisher Walk (Guided : September to April) – click here for details.

Boat Trips :

Ramsgate’s local skippers can take you from the Ramsgate Royal Harbour to discover bays and beaches, as well as the wonderful wildlife, including our resident seal colony.

Click here to view the embarkation map for the Tourist Boats and Fishing Boat Charters based in Ramsgate Royal Harbour.

Restaurants, Cafés and Bars :

Ramsgate Royal Harbour has an eclectic range of Restaurants, Cafés and Bars on the East Harbour Arm, Military Road Arches and Harbour Parade, including :-

East Harbour Arm

• Royal Harbour Brasserie
• Cannon’s Fishmongers & Seafood Stall

Military Road Arches

• Ship Shape Café Bar
• Arch Bar
• The Greek Arch
• Coco Latino
• CUBO

Harbour Parade

• Porto Reale
• Enoteca
• Clique Bar
• Rokka
• Spritz
• Tuk-Tuk Thai Kitchen
• Royal Oak Café & Bar

Shops & Galleries :

Galleries, specialist, and marine-related shops are located in the Military Road Arches, they include :-

Shops

• Harbour Bikes (Bike repairs & hire)
• Arch 16 Retro & Vintage

Galleries & Studios

• Something Fishy Gallery
• Silverland Studios
• Level Eleven Photography Studio

Steps to East Cliff & West Cliff :

The Kent Steps (Pugin Steps) provide harbour access to and from East Cliff. Jacob’s Ladder provides harbour access to and from West Cliff.

Landmarks :

There are several notable landmarks in the harbour, including :-

• The Obelisk : on the approach to the East Pier, this large monument was erected in 1822 to honour King George IV.
• The Clock House : a Grade II* listed 19th-century building currently undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration, due to reopen Autumn 2026.
• Jacob’s Ladder : a historic Grade II listed stone staircase.
• The Sailors Church & Harbour Mission
• Ramsgate (West Pier) Lighthouse

Ramsgate Raven :

Look out for the colourful ‘Sea Cadets Raven‘ sitting above the Harbour Office. It’s one of the Ravens on the Ramsgate Raven Trail.

Dog Friendly :

Yes. Dogs are permitted on leads along the harbor walks and promenades.

Parking :

Pay & Display parking on the East & West Crosswalls, Military Road and Pier Yard and the East Pier. There is also the Ramsgate Harbour Multi-Story Car Park on Leopold Street.

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CONTACT

📍Address :
Port of Ramsgate, Royal Harbour Marina, The Harbour Office, Military Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LQ

📞 Tel : 01843 572100

✉️ Email :

Harbour Office
harbouradmin@thanet.gov.uk

Dock Masters
dockmaster@thanet.gov.uk

Port Control
port.control@thanet.gov.uk

🌐 Website : Click here