Ramsgate Tunnels

Beneath Ramsgate lies an abandoned labyrinth of tunnels which extends for more than 3 miles around the town. This unique underground city was constructed as part of the town’s Air Raid Precautions in 1939 and includes a former main line railway tunnel dating back to 1863.

Your tour starts with a short film show in a 150 year old Victorian Railway Tunnel before heading off into purpose built Air Raid Precaution tunnels under the town of Ramsgate.

Museum :

The Tunnel Museum is free to enter. The exhibitions cover a distinct chronological timeline :

  • World War I Beginnings : Exhibits detailing Ramsgate’s role in WWI, when it became the most heavily bombed and shelled coastal town in Britain.
  • Tunnel Construction & Design : The planning and engineering behind the deep shelter network, which was built to protect over 60,000 citizens from WWII air raids.
  • Life Underground : Displays highlighting what it was actually like to live and take refuge in the tunnels during WWII.
  • The Home Front Collection : A growing collection of 1940s wartime memorabilia, domestic artifacts, and ephemera that offer a glimpse into local daily life during the war.
  • Modern History : Documentation of the tunnels’ eventual closure, their subsequent dereliction, and the community effort required to finally reopen them to the public in 2014.

The museum also features oral history recordings and interactive touch screens.

Cafe :

Tunnels Tea Shop situated just inside the entrance of the Tunnel, there is also plenty of outside seating, with a view over Ramsgate Main Sands.

Shop :

Gift Shop located in the Ticket Office. For more information click here.

Activities :

Regular Tours and occasional events.

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For more information on activities & events, see the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar or check The Ramsgate Tunnels social media.

Overnight stays :

Organised Youth Groups – Scouts, Guides, Cadets – can take part in a unique Second World War themed overnight experience at Ramsgate Tunnels and discover what it was like to stay underground during an air raid, for more information click here.

Accessibility :

Step free access to Cafe, Main Entrance & Reception.

Ramp access to Ticket Office, Museum and Attractions.

Toilets :

No accessible toilet.

Photography & Filming :
  • Photography is only permitted in the lit areas of the system.
  • Filming is not permitted without express permission.
Dog friendly :

Ramsgate Tunnels are not generally dog-friendly, as only assistance dogs are permitted on the guided tunnel tours. However, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the Tunnels Tea Shop.

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CONTACT

📍Address: Ramsgate Tunnels, Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate CT11 8FH

📞Tel: 01843 588123
✉️Email: admin@ramsgatetunnels.org

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Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am–2:00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:30am–2:00pm
Thursday 9:30am–2:00pm
Friday 9:30am–2:00pm
Saturday 9:30am–2:00pm
Sunday 9:30am–2:00pm