Things To Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar. Xmas Maps & Trails can be found here.
For the more active check out our Active Ramsgate page here.
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Viking Coastal Trail (Thanet Loop)
Where else can you conquer a whole corner of the coast by bike?
Hugging the coastline from Ramsgate, through Broadstairs and Margate, and then onto Reculver Towers – this circular cycle route takes you around the charms of the Isle of Thanet via Regional Cycle Network 15.
Enjoy sea views and breath-taking scenery from your bike on this well-signed and mostly off-road, traffic-free route. Take a day to do the loop, or take on a shorter section for a leisurely ride.
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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…
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Great outdoors
Bays, beaches and our own local nature reserve – Ramsgate is a haven for outdoor adventures. Whether you take a wildlife walking tour, or go by boat to see our seals, there’s so much to explore, experience and bring you closer to nature.
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Maritime Museum
Under Restoration – Due to re-open in 2026 Situated in the Clock House on the quayside at Ramsgate Harbour, Ramsgate Maritime Museum focuses strongly on Ramsgate and its immediate environs,…
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Beach hunts & Rockpooling
Discover the natural wonders of the Kent coast across our two local beaches.
Let your smaller explorers roam and marvel at the marine life along Ramsgate’s shore – from the seashells and mermaids’ purses to be found along the sands, to the rockpools teeming with crabs, fish and waving anemones.
You can join guided sessions with experts from Thanet Coast Project or hire your own Coastal Explorers pack from our Visitor Information Centre – both for £5 or less!
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Kiddies Corner
A family run traditional beach concession providing retro beach fun for children of all ages. Plus deckchairs and beach eqipment. Sun’s out, loungers out – where are you? Ramsgate Main…
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Beaches & Sea swimming
Are you ready to take the plunge? With TWO beaches in our town, you can double-dip in the sea!
Swim with confidence along our Lifeguarded beach at our Main Sands, or join a friendly community of sea swimmers at high tide along Western Undercliff.
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Royal Harbour Trail (Ramsgate waterfront)
Take a stroll around our beautiful harbour – the ONLY Royal Harbour in the UK!
This self-guided trail takes you through the heritage of our waterfront – describing 250 years of our harbour’s construction and evolution. From the lighthouse to the pier, King George IV’s obelisk and the memorial to the Dunkirk “Little Ships” – there’s history at every turn.
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Sea kayaking
Pick up your paddle and explore some of the most dramatic landscapes in Kent by kayak!
Sea kayaking gives you access to the hidden gems you can’t reach on foot, whilst maintaining the peacefulness of the area so as not to disturb the natural balance.
From Ramsgate, you can join a guided sea kayaking safari around our local bay, or take on a 2-mile trail to Broadstairs.
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Pier to Pier (Ramsgate to Deal)
Explore the gems of the East Kent coast by bike!
From Ramsgate’s East Pier overlooking its lighthouse and harbour, to Deal’s traditional pier reaching out beyond the waves – this seaside cycle ride packs in plenty in just an hour or two’s pedalling.
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St. Augustine’s Church
Pugin’s magnificent personal church and burial place, dedicated to his patron St Augustine, became, on 1st March 2012, the official shrine commemorating the coming of the Gospel to the Anglo-Saxon…
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This Museum Is Not Obsolete
Sam Battle, creator of ‘Look Mum, No Computer’ opened this unique museum to showcase…interactive displays; musical, scientific and in some cases, experimental! It is an ideal place for kids (and…
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Hidden gems
Want to explore the best-kept secrets Ramsgate has to offer? Check out some of our favourites to make the most of our coast.
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Tours, quiz trails and more
Want to walk down memory lane and delve further into Ramsgate’s past? Follow in famous footsteps, from Jane Austen to Van Gogh, or relive the bravery of those who faced the Blitz.
We have a wealth of local heritage to explore, from living history walks, to virtual story guides and even a quiz trail too.
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Yoga & Pilates
Want to move your mind and body? Yoga and Pilates use movements and exercises that focus on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost both physical and mental wellbeing.
Our welcoming studios and instructors cater for all abilities and styles, so book in to stretch out, reset and restore.
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Sea It All (Ramsgate to Broadstairs)
A walk that takes in the coast, cliffs and café cultures of two of Kent’s finest seaside towns.
From bustling harbour to Victorian backstreets – via some hidden gems – this trail has it all, and all under 3 hours.
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Golf
If you like to keep your feet firmly on the ground start with a round of golf or hit a few balls down at the golf range, finished off with a round or two in the 19th hole of course!
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Kitesurfing
Experience the exhilaration of the waves and the wind around the East Kent coast!
You don’t need to be a watersports superstar to enjoy kitesurfing. You don’t even need your own equipment! Let our local kitesurfing school kit you out and help you catch some wind – from first-timers to experienced kiters, we’ve got you covered.
So come on down and let yourself fly around the Kent coast.
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Family fun
Beyond our beautiful beaches, we’ve got so many fun-filled activities to keep all the family active!
Whether you want to ride the waves, ride bikes or try a ride at the funfair – there’s something for all ages, keeping everyone from the kids to the grandparents happy.
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Scuba diving
Ready to take the plunge and go scuba diving? It’s a totally magical way of experiencing a hidden world beneath the waves.
Our corner of the East Kent coast has some 2,000 wrecks – making it one of the most exciting places to dive in the UK.
Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned diver, our diving centre caters for all abilities, with the trips, training and kit you need.
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Little Seaside Town
Little Seaside Town is a new and exciting entertainment centre for children and families, Booking calendar NOW LIVE! Unlike traditional soft play centres, Little Seaside Town promotes imaginative role play in a stimulating…
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Bettina’s Yoga
Enjoy Kundalini Yoga Lessons with Bettina at ARCHIVE Homestore & Kitchen with a fantastic view over Ramsgate’s Harbour. B-Ji Kundalini Yoga is for Everyone! All levels, ages, physical conditions are…
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Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery
Founded in 2011, Turner Rowe Art Centre creates glass art, hand-built ceramics, kiln-formed art, acrylic paintings, detailed pencil drawings and is a centre of excellence in tuition. Home to a wide range of…
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Sound baths
Fancy a totally new experience to wind down after your visit?
A sound bath – or gong bath – is like a sonic massage that is great for physical release.
Sound baths are a type of meditation which use gongs, chime bowls and other instruments to help focus the mind and guide you into a state of ultimate relaxation.
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Massages & Spas
Time to relax! Why not round off your Ramsgate visit with some rejuvenating treatments and therapies?
Whether it’s a relaxing massage or taking advantage of our local spa facilities – you can find it all right in the centre of our town.
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AswasIsNow
ASWASISNOW Gallery is wonderful space show casing the Artwork of the late Artist Dave Smith. opened in April 2023 by Dave’s family.
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Stonelees Golf Centre
We have 3 excellent courses for any golfer, no matter your level or ability. The first a par 3, five hole course where the holes range from 101 to 165…
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Boat trips
Explore the beauty of the East Kent coast by boat!
Ramsgate’s local skippers can take you from our Royal Harbour to discover bays and beaches, as well as the wonderful wildlife, including our resident seal colony.
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Manston Golf Centre
Home to – Greensole Golf Course, 9 hole Par 33 course with 6 par 4’s, 3 par 3’s, water on 3 holes, great greens all year round. Total Golf Academy…
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Kids Bright House
Kids Bright House is a family-run, indoor play area for children ages up to 11 (eleven). We have always wanted to do something for the community, to build a place…
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River Runner
Board at Sandwich Quay or Ramsgate harbour, travel along the River Stour towards Shellness Point, on the edge of the Pegwell nature reserve. See the resident seal colony, cormorants and…
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The Grange
Set in its own private garden, The Grange offers a retreat from the outside world, within the thriving town of Ramsgate. To stay here, in the home Pugin designed for…
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Challenging treks and caminos
Are you looking for a longer walking adventure? Then step right up.
Ramsgate lies at a crossroads of the great England Coast Path, and is the start and end point for many ancient pilgrimage and camino routes, which criss-cross the beauty of Kent’s countryside. Let your epic journey begin!
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Sea Searcher Boat Trips
For the last 25 years SEA SEARCHER BOAT TRIPS have been offering thousands of holiday makers sightseeing trips around Ramsgate’s harbours, and more recently, wildlife watching and seal spotting trips….
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Activity | Shop | Wet weather
Created to Treasure Pottery and Castings
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. No experience…
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Thanet coast bike tour
Let our local cycling guide show you the sights by bike!
Starting from Ramsgate and looping through Broadstairs, Margate and St. Peters – this leisurely 16-mile, full-day experience kicks off with a visit to our iconic lighthouse, glides past the former home of visionary architect Augustus Pugin and then on to the serene St. Augustine’s Abbey – plus stops for lunch and of course, ice-cream!
You can bring your own bike, or bike hire is included in the tour.
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Monkton Nature Reserve
Monkton Nature Reserve, managed by the Thanet Countryside Trust, is situated in an 16 acre abandoned chalk quarry on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent. There are over 350…
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The Beach Roamer (Ramsgate to Margate)
A walk with bays and beaches galore!
Explore the spectacular scenery of the Thanet coastline with this stunning 7 mile trail – taking in the best sands from Ramsgate to Margate, via the chalk stacks of Botany Bay.
At low tide, you can walk the entire route along the sands and catch a bus or train back.
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Ramsgate Costumed Walks
Our group is run by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Whatever the weather, so long as members of the public turn up, we carry on the walks. We do not make…
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Petticoat Lane Emporium
PETTICOAT LANE EMPORIUM – THE CITY of PARAPHERNALIA Where Art rubs shoulders with Antiques, Curios with Crafts, and Retro with Vintage. Including RETROPOLIS Collectables Shop, COASTAL Vintage Furniture Shop, and…
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The Italianate Glasshouse
The Italianate Glasshouse is located on Ramsgate Eastcliff in the King George VI Memorial Park. The beautifully restored Glasshouse is open from April 1st till Sept 3oth. Open Saturdays 11am –…
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Bike hire
There’s no better way to explore our coast than a seaside cycle ride!
And with bargain bike hire available right in our harbour, you’re all set for free-wheeling freedom. Choose between traditional pedal-power or a selection of e-bikes at our local bike hire shop – or drop in with your own wheels if you need a tune up and check over.
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Guided Kingfisher Walks
Enjoy an Autumn & Winter Nature Walk with wildlife filmmaker Keith Ross @ramsgatebirds. From Sept to March Kingfishers over winter in Ramsgate Harbour. This is a great chance to see these very elusive birds in a very unusual setting.
Kingfisher Harbour walk ( 1-2 hours) – £10 per person (Max 4 – Min 2 people. Solo tour £20).
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Attraction | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gallery | Vegetarian
Ramsgate Boating Pool
Family friendly bar, cafe, pizza and live music venue with art exhibitions. Pedalos are available to hire during the summer holidays.
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Town Rounders (Ramsgate loops)
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.
Plus there are plenty of cosy pubs, cafés and eateries along the way to keep you going!
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Ramsgate to Pegwell Nature Walk
Join Keith Ross wildlife filmmaker on a six mile Nature Walk from Ramsgate Westcliff to Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve.
The walk can be done at any time of year but the wildlife will vary with the seasons. Depending on the time of year we would hope to see a wide variety of wildlife including the worlds fastest bird the Peregrine Falcon, migrating Cuckoo & Nightingale and views of basking Common Seals & waders in the Bay. It won’t be just birds though as we’d expect to see Lizard, Slow worms, Butterfly and Dragonfly.
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Nature tours
Ramsgate is home to a wonderful array of wildlife – from the kingfishers who come to our harbour, to the seals who sunbathe at our local bay. Not to mention the range of flora and fauna on display across our coastal nature reserve.
Our local and knowledgeable experts offer nature walks, boat tours and kayaking safaris to get you out and about and closer to nature.
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Go2Sea
Have you ever witnessed Seals in their natural habitat? Well now you can! We run trips from Ramsgate to visit the home ground of the local seals so that you…
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Activity | Attraction | Museum | Wet weather
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Come and see the iconic RAF fighter planes of the Second World War, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI and the Hawker Hurricane IIC, housed under one museum roof at the…
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The Contra Trail (Ramsgate to Pegwell)
Boats, birds and a beautiful bay await you on this 6 mile walk, which packs in the nautical and the natural in equal measure.
Bring your binoculars to spot the abundance of wildlife – from basking seals in the bay, to wading birds along our local nature reserve. No zooming-in needed to spot our Viking ship along the way!
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Seal watching
Did you know Ramsgate is home to its very own seal colony? You can safely spot these beautiful marine creatures in their natural habitat – by boat, by kayak or on foot.
Our local skippers, kayak tour providers and nature guides can help you say hello to our friendly seals while respecting and protecting them and their environment.
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Attraction | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Shop | Vegan | Vegetarian
Plunder
Bookshop 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.
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Nordic walking
Want to step it up? Why not try Nordic walking?
It’s an enhanced walking technique using poles to give your upper body and legs more of a workout – and you get to explore our beautiful coastline at the same time!
Take on a taster session to see if it’s for you, or try a full day’s walk to master the technique.
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Harbour Bikes
Harbour Bikes is a cycle repair business in Ramsgate, specialising in cycle repairs and servicing. All makes and types of cycles repaired and serviced. We also Hire out bikes so…
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Birdwatching
Whether you’re a first-time twitcher or experienced birder – Ramsgate is a birdwatching paradise.
Our coastal and wetland sites attract an incredible array of bird species – from the kingfishers who shelter in our harbour, to the waders and wildfowl that make our local nature reserve their home.
Bring your binoculars to explore these habitats solo or enjoy a guided bird walk with one of our local experts.
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Activity | Attraction | Museum | Wet weather
The Micro Museum
Discover, See, Play A short walk from Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour will take visitors to the only Museum in Kent solely dedicated to home and personal computing. FUN FOR ALL AGES,…
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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…
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Boulevard Amusements
Ramsgate’s No 1 Family Attraction. Win loads of tickets and exchange them at our Prize Centre, open all year round. We visited here with our children to warm up a…
