Where to Shop
Ramsgate has a wide range of shops to explore. Click here for Shopping Maps.
You can also shop at some of the Museums and most of the Galleries in Ramsgate.
Featured Shops
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Potters
Potters is an independent shop in Ramsgate. The shop supplies a range of Scandinavian brands and regularly showcases local ceramicists and artists in ongoing exhibitions. They stock a carefully selected range of ceramics, textiles, gifts and houseplants.
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Petticoat Lane Emporium
(LOFT CAFÉ)
The concept of Petticoat Lane Emporium is to provide a pleasant, secure environment where Traders and Public alike can browse 100’s of stalls dedicated to Vintage, Retro, Craft and Antique goods.
The Loft Café, known for it’s homemade cakes, good coffee, and fresh locally sourced food is situated on the first floor.
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Elephant in the Room
A small but perfectly formed independent gift shop. A feast for the eyes!
With gifts for everyone’s inner child – or even an actual child.Known for its quirky and humorous selection of products, it’s a great place to find unusual gifts, novelties, and stylish homeware.
More Shops
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Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Shop
The Toll Gate Kiosk
A small cafe and ice-cream/souvenir/gift shop at the octagonal sea front kiosk in Victoria Gardens.
Seasonal opening – outside seating when weather permits.
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Activity | Dog friendly | Shop | Wet weather
Board at Home
Board at Home is a specialist board games shop in Ramsgate located at the top of the High Street. We stock a wide range of games from family classics to contemporary board games as well as jigsaw puzzles, 3D puzzles, plush toys, travel games and pocket money games & toys.
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Activity | Dog friendly | Shop | Wet weather
The Grumpy Goblin
The Grumpy Goblin is a gaming store, it specializes in Trading Card Games (TCGs) like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!
It provides a hub for local gamers to meet, trade, and play in a dedicated space.
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The Falstaff 📚 The Book Hotel
(THE KITCHEN | BAR | BOOK SHOP)
The Falstaff opens a new chapter as The Book Hotel.
First recorded as a public house in 1801, The Falstaff has stood watch over Ramsgate’s West Cliff through storm and sunshine for over two hundred years.
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Vinyl Head
A must visit for Vinyl enthusiasts. This shop offers a massive collection of records across various genres. While the initial room may look small, the shop extends much further back into additional rooms.
Inventory includes both new releases and second-hand records, including first pressings.
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Penelope
(PLAT DU JOUR | BOTTLE SHOP)
A popular Natural wine bar and bottle shop.
The venue focuses on “vinyl-listening” with a high-quality sound system and regular DJ sets from “top selectors”.
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Magick Gift Shop
Kent’s finest magical witchcraft shop, based in the heart of Ramsgate our shop stocks a huge range of wicca & pagan products, jewellery & pendulums, figurines, books, crystals, candles, oils, incense & much more…
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Ramsgate Thrift Store
Vintage clothing from all over the world for all ages and sizes. We’re known for our wide selection of quirky and branded items and out commitment to sustainable fashion.
The Store specialises in second-hand and vintage clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, including activewear, jackets, jeans, and shoes.
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Activity | Shop | Wet weather
Created to Treasure Pottery and Castings
(POTTERY STUDIO & SHOP)
At Created to Treasure Pottery and Castings, we offer a relaxing space to paint a wide range of bisque pottery pieces with ceramic glazes and lots more creative opportunities.
We cater for families, schools, nurseries, private functions, corporate team-building and more.
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The Wellbeing Hub
(THE RECOVERY WELL | THE WELLBEING SHOP)
The Wellbeing Hub is a dedicated centre for holistic and complementary therapies :-
• The Recovery Well offers a range of treatments to aid healing of bodies and minds and to promote wellbeing in general.
• The Wellbeing Shop offers health-promoting, eco-friendly, ethical products.
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Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Shop | Vegan | Vegetarian
Plunder
(BOOK SHOP | CAFÉ)
Book shop showcasing new titles and special editions of classics. Great coffee with cow and oat milk options. Amazing cake with gluten-free and vegan options available.
New walk-through attraction Thanet Smuggler Experience opening 2026.
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Our Curated Abode
Our Curated Abode is an independent DIY and Interiors store run by designer Emma Jane Palin. Practical meets pretty in this unique setup, where you can find paint, made-to-last tools, home essentials and decor all under one roof. The store was recently featured in The Sunday Times’ top 50 boutiques in the UK, making it a must-visit destination.
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The Sewing Room
High quality clothes alterations and repairs service on Women’s & Men’s wear. They also sell pre loved & vintage clothing.
Visit the Seagal Clothing rail of unusual and quirky vintage / retro clothes and accessories. All the items are in great condition and are at affordable prices.
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York Street Flowers
A Quality family Florists, specialising in all aspects of Floristry. Caring, friendly, qualified and experienced staff giving customers every assistance and advice whatever the occasion. For all your floral requirements, from tastefully traditional to marvelously modern.
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Cafe Bar | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gallery | Gluten free | Music Venue | Shop | Vegan
Violets
(FLORIST | CAFÉ | BAR)
Florist stocking a range of seasonal flowers and grab n go bunches.
Coffee shop offering a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and light bites.
Bar providing evening entertainment events.
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Harbour Gold
Harbour Gold is a family-run jewellery business with over 40 years experience in the industry, open Tues-Sat 10am – 4pm. We specialise in buying and selling gold and silver scrap, coins & jewellery. Whether you are looking for a new item for your collection, or looking to sell; feel free to pop down and have a chat with one of our friendly staff members.
Visit Ramsgate – Shopping Maps
The following Maps show the locations of the shops listed above, they also provide locations and information on even more shops.
- Click on menu icon (top left corner) to view Map index.
- Click on the green icon (in map, bottom right) for Map information.
Where to Shop
Retro Shopping Trail
Jewellery Shopping