Weekend in Ramsgate : The Ultimate Wet Weekend Survival Guide
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
Donāt let the occasional wet weather spoil your weekend. From historic military airfields and subterranean hideouts to vintage arcade games and retro shopping, Ramsgate offers plenty of fantastic indoor sanctuaries.
Some of Ramsgate’s ‘Wet Weather’ activities.
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Follow the Ramsgate in a Day – Adventure Rain or Shine itinerary. |
| Sunday – Breakfast | š¶āāļø Light breakfast at Giant Coffee (brunch options available), coffee & excellent pastries at Staple or a classic breakfast at The Galley (if you can get a table). šš If you have a car or another ride you can go to the Njord CafĆ© Bar at Cliffsend for breakfast (booking recommended). |
| Sunday – Lunch | š¶āāļø Go for the Sunday Roast at Little Kraken or the Bedford Inn (booking essential). šš If you have a car or another ride you can go to the Belle Vue or the Seaview Restaurant in Pegwell, both have amazing views over Pegwell Bay (booking recommended). The Belle Vue also has live music 4:00pm-6:00pm. šParking at both these venues. |
| Activities after Breakfast and Lunch – Ramsgate is packed with things to do on a Sunday, whatever the weather | Indoor Market & Cinema : Sift through retro gems at Petticoat Lane Emporium or catch a new release on the big screen at the Vue. Museums : Discover Ramsgateās rich maritime history safely under cover. Indoor Gaming : Play all sorts of indoor games, from board games to video games. |
| Late afternoon and evening | Cozy pubs: Escape the rain with a local ale. |
Explore the full list below.
| Shopping | Things to Do |
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | Explore this massive indoor historical market. Itās perfect for a rainy afternoon. It provides a secure, warm environment featuring hundreds of distinct stalls. Open all year round. |
| Sunday Cinema | Vue – Thanet |
Indoor Gaming
| Tabletop gaming | |
| Board At Home | Board Game Specialist: Home to āThe Board Roomā a dedicated downstairs gaming space featuring a library of over 300 board game titles. They run community-focused clubs and regular events. |
| The Grumpy Goblin | TCG & Wargaming Hub: A central town shop heavily focused on major Trading Card Games (TCGs), Games Workshop/Warhammer products, miniature painting, and tabletop role-playing games. |
| The Fermatorium | Hosts weird and wonderful events. DnD, Board games and describes itself as a all round Nerd haven. |
| Crit Hit (opening November 2026) | Tabletop & TTRPGs: Stock covering systems from Warhammer to Bolt Action. Digital Manufacturing Hub: Custom in-house 3D printing (SLA and FDM) and laser engraving for personalized gifts, terrain, and tokens. Refreshments: An on-site bean-to-cup espresso bar. |
| Curio Collectors Emporium | The shop features a gaming area with designated gaming tables available for use. Custom 3D printing. |
| Video games and more | |
| The Micro Museum | Check opening times as they are seasonal. They have a massive hands-on, interactive collection of classic consoles and retro computers from the 1970s up to the early 21st century that visitors can sit down and play. |
| This Museum is Not Obsolete | This unique museum showcases interactive displays; musical, scientific and in some cases, experimental. It is an ideal place for kids (and adults!). |
| Boulevard Amusements | Features a range of entertainment from classic Space Invaders and Pacman to modern Mario Kart racing and basketball hoops. |
| Remote-controlled (RC) cars, construction toys and LegoĀ® building | |
| RC Roastery | RC Roastery is a unique, family-friendly cafe where kids and adults can race RC cars and play with miniature excavators on indoor tracks while enjoying coffee. If you are looking for a place centered around tabletop gaming, esports, or video games, this isnāt quite the right fit, but it is an absolute haven for RC hobbyists. |
| The Little Brick House Cafe | Kentās first LegoĀ® building cafĆ©. |
| Additional Museum recommendations | |
| Thanet Smuggler Experience | Perfect for all ages Thanet Smuggler Experience at Plunder bookshop. š“āā ļø Bring your little pirates along to explore atmospheric storytelling, historic artifacts, and a built-in pirate ship. Open all year round. |
| Sailors Church | The Sailorās Church is open to the public and acts as a mini-maritime museum packed with historic photos, nautical memorabilia, and beautifully detailed scale models of old sailing ships. |
Cosy quiet Pubs
These four spots are perfect places to shelter on a rainy day, especially if you want to actually hear the person next to you.
| Quieter places to drink | Description |
|---|---|
| The Bedford Inn | A beautifully renovated, upscale boutique-style pub and boutique hotel. It balances traditional British pub comfort with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic, featuring spacious dining areas. |
| Queen Charlotte | A quirky and characterful traditional local. It is known for its intriguing, eclectic decor (including unique street art behind the bar), a cozy real log fire, and a warm, community-focused vibe. |
| The Ravensgate | A tiny neighbourhood pub. Serving great UK and European Craft beer and wines with an enthusiasm for the warmth of Aperitivo culture. |
| The Honeysuckle Inn | A nostalgic, warm throwback reminiscent of a 1950s English neighborhood local. It boasts a well-kept, cozy traditional interior, plenty of vintage character. |
Click here for more information on Where to Drink.
Our Wet Weather page is worth checking too.
For further assistance, drop by the Ramsgate Visitors Information Centre.