Ramsgate Royal Harbour

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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 :-

  • Ramsgate Royal Harbour Heritage Trail (Self Guided – Discover 14 stories from more than 250 years of life around Ramsgate’s historic harbour). Click here for details.
  • Town Rounders : Loop 1 (Self Guided – Soak up your surroundings with this twin trail around our town – taking in the riviera vibe, Regency architecture and our royal connections, all in under two hours). Click here for details.
  • Royal Harbour Costumed Walk (Guilded – walk around Historical Ramsgate, meet famous characters from the past. July & August only). Click here for details
  • Kingfisher Walk (Guided : From September to March Kingfishers over winter in Ramsgate Harbour. This is a great chance to see these very elusive birds in a very unusual setting. Click here for details.

There are also some walks and cycle trails that start at the harbour, they are shown on the Tours, Trails & Walks Map – click here to view.

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
Military Road Arches
Harbour Parade
Shops & Galleries :

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

Shops
Galleries, Studios & more
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 :-

Notable Boats in the Harbour :
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.

Accessibility :

Ramsgate Royal Harbour features wide paved walkways, step-free routes around main quayside areas and dedicated blue badge parking bays, making it accessible for visitors with limited mobility.

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