Things To Do, Places To See
Ramsgate has a wide range of things to do and places to see.
You can pick up local maps, brochures, leaflets and flyers from the Visitors Information Centre.
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If your list of things to do includes getting some work done, Ramsgate offers excellent shared workspaces for Workcationers and Digital Nomads – click here to check out our co-working page.
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Featured Things To Do & Places To See
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Sea Searcher Boat Trips
(APRIL – OCTOBER)
For over 28 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.
We can also convert the boat to enable disabled access for pre arranged group booking for our seal and fishing trips.
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Cafe | Dog friendly | Featured Activity | Food & Drink | History | Museum | Wet weather
RAF Manston History Museum
(NAAFI CAFE | NAAFI EMPORIUM)
The RAF Manston History Museum is a dedicated aviation museum that chronicles the history of the former RAF Manston airfield from its origins in 1916 through to its closure as a civilian airport in 2014.
NAAFI Cafe. Serves breakfast, light bites, cakes & afternoon tea.
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The Grange
(TOURS | LANDMARK TRUST PROPERTY)
Set in its own private garden, The Grange offers a retreat from the outside world, within the thriving town of Ramsgate. You can go on a tour and even stay here, in the home Pugin designed for himself and his family, this offers a unique chance to step into his colourful and idiosyncratic world.
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Featured Attraction | Free | History | 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 historic Battle of Britain airfield in Manston, Kent.
Experience flying a Spitfire with our amazing simulator.
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Cafe | Featured Attraction | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Guided Walks & Tours | History | Museum | Vegan | Wet weather
Ramsgate Tunnels
(TUNNELS TEA SHOP | MUSEUM | GIFT SHOP)
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.
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Ramsgate Pottery
Ramsgate Pottery is a welcoming studio space where adults and children can learn and practise hand building and wheel pottery skills.
As well as hosting regular classes and workshops, the studio space and kiln are also available to hire for more experienced potters.
More Things To Do & Places To See
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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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Activity | Cafe Bar | Children | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Ice-cream | Kiosks & Stalls | Vegetarian
Frankie’s at the Beach
(CHILDREN’S FUNFAIR)
Frankie’s at the Beach is located right on Ramsgate Main Sands. They serve freshly cooked 6oz steak burgers and have a popular selection of German Bratwurst and footlong hotdogs.
They have a huge variety of ice creams, including Mr Whippy sundaes, waffles, and over 40 different flavours.
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Created to Treasure Pottery and Castings
(POTTERY STUDIO)
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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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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Home for Smack Boys
The Home for Smack Boys was founded in 1881. It provided a safe place, food, and beds for young apprentice boys as young as 10 who worked on sailing fishing boats called smacks. Many of these boys were orphans or sent from local workhouses.
Called smack boys, they made up most of the hard-working crews on local fishing boats.
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Arts in Ramsgate
Arts Community Centre and Gallery. AiR (Arts in Ramsgate) is a community and arts organisation that makes it fun to learn new things. They provide support and everyone is welcome to join in.
Yoga, Crafting, Singing, Art Exhibitions and more.
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Attraction | Boat | History
ST Cervia
ST (Steam Tug) Cervia is a historic, 350-ton deep-sea ocean-going steam tugboat. It is highly notable as the last sea-going commercial steam tug to survive in UK waters and is believed to be the final surviving “Empire Class” vessel in the United Kingdom.
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Activity | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Wet weather
RC Roastery
Remote Control Construction Coffee Shop for Adults and Children. Play with the remote control Excavators, Dozers, front loaders and dumpers.
There is also a RC Drift Track, with a range of different cars to hire.
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Manston Golf Centre
(THE TENTH CAFÉ BAR | RASCAL BAY ADVENTURE GOLF | GOLF SHOP)
Manston has excellent facilities including a 9 hole golf course, floodlit 24 bay driving range, Kent golf superstore, custom fitting specialist and Positive Impact Golf academy, coaching out of a fully equipped studio with all the latest technology.
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Pie Factory Music
Pie Factory Music is a registered creative youth charity operating directly out of the Ramsgate Youth Centre. It is a vital community hub that provides free music, creative arts, and universal youth services to young people across East Kent.
Established in 2002, the charity empowers young people aged up to 25 by providing an inclusive space to learn skills, build confidence, and socialise.
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Active Ramsgate | Activity | Blog | Free | Self-Guided Trails | Walking
Public Art Trail
[CHINE TO CHINE | RAMSGATE RAVEN TRAIL]
Here in Ramsgate, we love a walk or three and with our ever growing creative community we’ve got ourselves a public art trail which takes you from west to east or vice versa, either way, you are guaranteed to enjoy discovering these little gems stretching from chine to chine!
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10 Top Things to Do in Ramsgate
10 Things to Do in Ramsgate.
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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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Ramsgate Town Shed
The Ramsgate Town Shed is a community workshop space for woodwork and DIY projects. It is open to adults aged 18 and over to share skills, work on projects, and socialize. It’s free to attend (utilizing a donation or subscription system to support space costs).
Volunteers work together on shared items designed to improve the town, “such as benches and planters”.
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Spencer Square
Spencer Square is a historic Regency and Georgian residential square. It is famous for its well-preserved period architecture, tranquil community-led gardens, sporting facilities, and deep historical connections to legendary cultural figures.
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Attraction | Children | Museum | Wet weather
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 adults!).
Open every weekend 1:00pm-4:00pm.
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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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Attraction | Cafe | Children | Dog friendly | Free | Park
King George VI Memorial Park
(CAFÉ | ITALIANATE GLASSHOUSE | PLAY AREA)
King George VI Memorial Park is a popular 18-acre clifftop green space. Situated high on the chalky cliffs between Ramsgate and Broadstairs, it offers panoramic coastal views, large open lawns, and woodland walking pathways.
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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.
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KIX Arena
(KIX CAFE | THE BOOT ROOM SHOP)
KIX Arena is a state-of-the-art indoor 3G football and fitness facility transforming an industrial warehouse into an all-weather footballing hub, providing a weather-proof “fortress” for grassroots sports, community events, and training.
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The Promenades
Ramsgate offers scenic coastal routes made up of several distinct walkways. The East Cliff Promenade and West Cliff Promenade dominate the clifftops, joined by the smaller Paragon Promenade on the west side. Below, running parallel to Ramsgate Main Sands, the Marina Esplanade connects with the lower East Cliff Promenade to create a sea level coastal route.
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Thanet Open Top Bus (Route 69)
(APRIL – SEPTEMBER)
The Route 69 Thanet Open Top Bus (Thanet Open Topper) is a seasonal bus service, and a tourist attraction in its own right. Deploying several open top buses, it runs regularly from Ramsgate Boating Pool to Minnis Bay via Westbrook, Margate and Broadstairs.
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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.
• Pegwell Bay Nature Walk
• Kingfisher Royal Harbour Tour
• Wildlife Boat Trips
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Guided Kingfisher Walks
(SEPTEMBER – MARCH)
Enjoy an Autumn & Winter Nature Walk with wildlife filmmaker Keith Ross @ramsgatebirds. 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.
Kingfisher Harbour walk ( 1-2 hours) – £10 per person (Max 4 – Min 2 people. Solo tour £20).
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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.
• Cycle the sights
• Explore our shores
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Ramsgate Croquet Club
Ramsgate Croquet Club is a friendly, active sports group located in a beautiful clifftop setting.
The club features four laser-levelled lawns that are widely reputed to be among the finest in Southeast England.
Ramsgate Croquet Club holds regular taster sessions – three times a week by prior arrangement from mid-March to December.
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Radford House
(GALLERY SPACE)
Radford House is a Grade II listed historic building located on Effingham Street in Ramsgate. Built between 1715 and 1723, it originally served as a private residence, then a fire station. It is now being transformed into a vibrant community hub.
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. RE-OPENING 2027.
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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.
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The Westcliff Rose Garden
The Westcliff Rose Garden is a beautiful, tranquil, and historic coastal green space situated along the West Cliff Promenade. It’s Ramsgate’s only formal rose garden, it provides a calm, sunny retreat with stunning views out over the sea.
Seating is arranged across the lawns and under a protective canopy for visitors looking to relax and take in the sea air.
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Ramsgate Space
Ramsgate Space is a community hub that supports people and organisations to access space, test business ideas, get business support and connect with others shaping the town centre’s future. It also host a number of activities and events, both indoors and outdoors. Ramsgate Space routinely utilizes Albert Court for seasonal community gatherings, enterprise training sessions, and arts programs.
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Winterstoke Gardens
The historic Winterstoke Gardens are a cliff-top oasis overlooking the sea. Gifted to the town in 1920 by Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills, the Grade II-listed park features a Doric sun colonnade and extensive Pulhamite rock work. The gardens are an ideal stopping point on the clifftop walk leading from Ramsgate Royal Harbour to King George VI Memorial Park and on to Broadstairs.
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Sailors Church & Harbour Mission
The Sailors’ Church and Harbour Mission, close by the foot of Jacob’s Ladder was built in 1878.
The Sailor’s 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.
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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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Warre Recreation Ground • Ramsgate Skatepark
Warre Recreation Ground is a public green space situated next to Ramsgate Train Station and directly behind the local fire station. The 25,915-square-metre park serves as an active community and sports hub.
Ramsgate Skatepark is located within the grounds. It features an all-concrete double-section bowl with a 4-foot shallow end and a 6-to-8-foot deep end.
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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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Gather&
Gather& is a multifunctional wellness, events, and community space overlooking the Royal Harbour.
It hosts pop-up dining, creative workshops, vintage markets, and mindful movement classes like yoga, sound baths, and tai chi.
Opening hours depend on the specific pop-up, workshop, or private event taking place.
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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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St George’s Church
(TOURS | SE KITCHEN)
St George’s Church is a Grade l listed building, it is a hub for a number of community activities and events in Ramsgate. It is widely known for its unique Lantern Tower, which stands 136 feet high and historically served as a navigational aid for sailors in the English Channel.
Tower Tours and Crypt Tours.
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Montifiore Synagogue, Mausoleum & Woodlands
Montefiore Woodlands and Montefiore Synagogue are part of the legacy of Sir Moses Montefiore (1784–1885), one of the most prominent Victorian Jewish philanthropists and financiers in British history. Both sites sit on land that was originally part of his expansive country estate, East Cliff Lodge.
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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 • Shrine of St Augustine • National Pugin Centre
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 peoples. St Augustine who landed near to Ramsgate, sent by Pope Gregory the Great in 597AD, is an inspiration for faith and evangelisation today.
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The Italianate Glasshouse
(APRIL – SEPTEMBER)
The Italianate Glasshouse is located on Ramsgate Eastcliff in the King George VI Memorial Park. The beautifully restored Glasshouse was erected in the grounds of East Cliff Lodge, Sir Moses Montefiore’s 22 acre estate in 1832.
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Ramsgate Library
Ramsgate Library is a vibrant public library and essential community hub. Managed by Kent County Council, it offers a blend of historic Edwardian charm and 21st-century facilities.
The library hosts a wide range of regular activities and there are 3 distinct meeting rooms available to reserve for 1-to-1 meetings or group events.
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Activity | Attraction | Beach | Children | Free
Ramsgate Main Sands
Ramsgate Main Sands are an award winning sandy beach approximately 250 metres long with a pedestrian promenade (Marina Esplanade) running the length of the sand. The beach is situated east of the Royal Harbour and Marina.
The beach area offers something for everyone, has a real continental feel and is safe for swimming.
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Ramsgate’s Steps, Ladders & Chines
Ramsgate features a series of famous historic and artistic cliffside stairways that connect the upper town and promenades directly to the Royal Harbour and seafront. They’re well worth climbing/descending and provide excellent photography backdrops. As do the two ‘Chines’ (landscaped, ornamental walkways that connect the clifftops to the beach and the under-cliff promenade).
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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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Ramsgate Bowling Club
Ramsgate Bowling Club is a thriving, historic lawn bowls hub located on the Royal Esplanade. Established over a century ago, it is known for its beautiful cliffside setting and highly welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
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Active Ramsgate | Activity | Cycling | Free
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.
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Activity | Attraction | Books | Cafe | Children | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Free | Music Venue | Park
Ellington Park
(CAFÉ | BOOK SHOP | PLAY AREAS)
Ellington Park is a Victorian 12 acre park with over 400 trees and rolling Victorian landscape and was set out by landscape designer Cheal & Son in 1893.
Café serving hot & cold food. Lots of outdoor seating.
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St Edward’s Presbytery
[LANDMARK TRUST PROPERTY]
St Edward’s Presbytery is a Grade I listed Gothic Revival building, designed and built in 1850 by Augustus Welby Pugin. The property is actively managed by The Landmark Trust. It is primarily operated as a historic holiday rental.
Public exploration is limited to the Heritage Open Days event held annually in mid-September.
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Newington Community Centre
Newington Community Centre is a resident-led community hub located in the heart of the Newington estate in Ramsgate. The centre provides a large, bright, and highly adaptable space for private parties or large community gatherings.
Walking, Cooking, Gardening clubs and more.
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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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The Granville Theatre
(COAST CAFÉ | NOA ROOFTOP BAR | CHUCKL. COMEDY CLUB)
600 seater Theatre, Café, Bar & Event space. The venue hosts theatrical productions, cinema, comedy, dance, music events and workshops.
The Coast Café Bar and the Noa Rooftop Bar are part of the theatre complex.
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Little Seaside Town
Little Seaside Town is an exciting entertainment centre for children and families.
Unlike traditional soft play centres, Little Seaside Town promotes imaginative role play in a stimulating play town environment. Little Seaside Town is a new concept of role play, providing a realistic but scaled down version of a town for young children to play in and to explore safely.
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Activity | Attraction | Free | History | Self-Guided Trails | Walking
Ramsgate’s Living Cliffside Canvas
[PULHAMITE TRAIL]
Ramsgate is home to one of the largest and most ambitious examples of Pulhamite coastal landscaping in the country, with five Grade II listed seafront locations forming a nationally important open-air heritage trail.
The suggested east-to-west route begins at Winterstoke Gardens on the East Cliff and continues towards Albion Place Gardens, Madeira Walk, Royal Parade Harbour Arches and Western Undercliff Chine.
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Ramsgate Sea Garden
The Ramsgate Sea Garden is a reawakening of an earthworks and ecologically conscious garden created in 2007. It is a community project, established by the Ramsgate Sea Garden Group and local volunteers to transform a coastal wasteland into an idyllic area for quiet reflection, featuring plants that thrive in harsh, windy conditions and a restored “Spiral” sculpture. Volunteers typically meet there on Thursday mornings.
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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!
• St Augustine’s Golf Club
• Stonelees Golf Centre
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Ramsgate & Ellington Park Costumed Walks
(JULY – AUGUST) Ramsgate Costumed Walks : Our group is run by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Join our guided walks around Historical Ramsgate and meet famous characters from the past.
(AUGUST) Ellington Park Costumed Walks : Meet the characters of our past with The Elli Park Players! Formed by a group of our volunteers, our troupe runs costumed history walks through the park.
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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.
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Albert Court • Charlotte Court
Albert Court and Charlotte Court are small, interconnected historic courtyards and lanes located in the heart of Ramsgate’s town centre, just yards from the Ramsgate Royal Harbour. They are vibrant hubs for local creative regeneration, community projects, and events.
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TP Boats Fishing & Sightseeing Trips
(APRIL – NOVEMBER)
We have a Catamaran in Ramsgate harbour ready for sightseeing & fishing trips.
At TP Boats, we aim to provide unforgettable experiences along the stunning Kent coast and estuary. Whether you’re interested in fishing trips or scenic coastal sightseeing, our boat charters strive to create memorable adventures for all our guests.
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Monkton Nature Reserve
(BOOK SHOP)
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 species of flowering plant, including 8 species of orchid, and 25 species of butterfly have been recorded, along with innumerable other species of insect, mammal and bird-life.
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Activity | Cafe | Children | Food & Drink | Wet weather
The Little Brick House Café
The Little Brick House Café is Kent’s first Lego® building café.
Our standard sessions are available in 1, 2 and 3 hour sittings. We also offer SEN sessions at reduced capacity.
Customers can choose from hundreds of Lego® sets, free play Lego® and Duplo®.
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Maderia Walk Waterfall leading up to Albion Place Gardens
The Madeira Walk Waterfall is a striking man-made artificial cascade built inside a dramatically engineered chalk gorge.
Perched immediately above the waterfall on the clifftop is Albion Place Gardens, a triangular public park and gardens offering panoramic views over Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour.
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Activity | Cafe Bar | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Restaurant | Vegan | Vegetarian
Stonelees Golf Centre
(FAIRWAYS KITCHEN | AMERICAN GOLF SHOP)
Stonelees has a golf course for the beginner, a golf course for the “average” or improving player, and a golf course for the low-handicapper. This Kent golf centre possesses a floodlit driving range, a teaching centre, a putting green, a popular and remarkably realistic golf simulator, and a fully licensed bar and restaurant.
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Activity | Attraction | Beach | Free
Western Undercliff Beach
Western Undercliff Beach is a quiet, mixed sand-and-rocky beach located next to the Port of Ramsgate. It features high chalk cliffs, a small tidal paddling pool, and local roadside parking.
Access to the lower promenade is via the Royal Harbour Approach Road.
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Activity | Dog friendly | Shop | Wet weather
Board at Home
(BOARD GAMES ROOM)
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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The Fermentorium
Welcome to the Ramsgate home of craft beer. Fermented foods. Weird and wonderful events. DnD, Board games and all round Nerd haven. Come for the brews, stay for the vibes. Beer enjoyers and nerds of the highest order.
In a nutshell The Fermentorium is a place for people to come together over their passions, have an adult beverage or two and get to know their fellow humans!
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Ramsgate (West Pier) Lighthouse
The Ramsgate (West Pier) Lighthouse is an iconic, Grade II listed building located at the end of the western harbour arm.
The area at the end of the pier features public bench seating, making it a peaceful spot to watch passing boats, admire the coastline, and take in panoramic views of the Ramsgate Royal Marina.
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Activity | Attraction | Guide
THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO SEE
Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide
The Things to Do and Places to See Guide is a comprehensive guide covering activities and attractions in Ramsgate.
It highlights water sports, cultural attractions around the UK’s only Royal Harbour and so much more.
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Harbour Street Gate
The cast iron gate on Harbour Street was installed in December 2021 to mark the entrance to the town centre from Ramsgate Royal Harbour.
The gate celebrates the town’s maritime heritage. Its intricate metalwork incorporates The West Pier Lighthouse, an RNLI lifeboat, and traditional fishing vessels.
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Activity | Children | Museum | Wet weather
The Micro Museum
A short walk from Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour will take visitors to the only Museum in Kent solely dedicated to home and personal computing.
Discover the history of computing and learn about the inventors of the digital age.
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Activity | Cocktails | Food & Drink | Gallery | Music Venue | Pubs & Bars
Ramsgate Arts Club
(VAULT COMEDY CLUB | GALLERY SPACE)
The Ramsgate Art Club is an intimate 60-capacity performance space and bar set inside the historic 1804 vaults of an old wine warehouse.
Serves 20+ Craft beers from local Kent breweries, hand picked wines from across the globe, cocktails, cheese & charcuterie and small plates!
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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 can get up close and personal with wildlife.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our boats. Please let us know you will be bringing your dog along at the time of booking.
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10 Top Places to See in Ramsgate
10 Top Places to See.
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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.
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Kent Film Foundation • Ramsgate Community Cinema
The Kent Film Foundation hosts regular free youth filmmaking clubs, workshops and screenings at the Ramsgate Community Cinema. This cozy cinema showcases a diverse array of films, from beloved classics to thought-provoking independent productions. They also host occasional live music and other events.
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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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Attraction | Children | Free | Park
Courtstairs Park
Courtstairs Park is a small, picturesque cliff-top green space. Located at the end of the West Cliff Promenade overlooking Pegwell Bay, it acts as a tranquil community getaway featuring a mix of modern family spaces and local wildlife initiatives.
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The Vincent van Gogh Trail in Ramsgate
This Trail follows the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh when he stayed in Ramsgate during 1876. The trail has been created using extracts from Vincent’s letters to his brother Theo.
The trail is approximately 1.6 miles and takes you on a short journey from Spencer Square down to the harbour and continues along the inner marina, ending at the Main Sands.
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Ramsgate Arches leading up to the Westcliff Arcade
The Ramsgate Arches represent a spectacular masterclass in Late-Victorian urban planning. Built to seamlessly connect the town’s Royal Harbour with the expanding West Cliff.
Though originally intended to be used as maritime warehouses, the Grade II-listed arches have transformed into a thriving, trendy cultural hub.
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Activity | Attraction | Cafe Bar | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gallery | Music Venue | Vegetarian
Ramsgate Boating Pool
(CAFÉ | BAR | GALLERY SPACE)
The boating pool was originally a bandstand with a tea pavilion, opened in August 1929.
Today, it’s a vibrant bar, café, and family hub serving up breakfast, craft burgers and wood-fired pizza alongside outdoor activities for all ages.
Occasional live music and art exhibitions in the bar.
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Ramsgate Royal Harbour
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”.
The harbour area is a focal point for a number of activities throughout the year.
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Beaches & Sea swimming
Are you ready to take the plunge? With THREE beaches in our town, you can do more than double-dip in the sea!
Swim with confidence along our Lifeguarded beach at our Main Sands, join a friendly community of sea swimmers at high tide along Western Undercliff or have fun with your dog all year round at East Cliff Beach.
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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.
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The Clock House
The Clock House is a historic, Grade II* listed 19th-century building on the quayside of Ramsgate Royal Harbour.
The Clock House is undergoing a major restoration/extension project. Once complete, the updated site will feature refreshed historical exhibition spaces and a brand-new adjacent cafe extension.
Expected to re-open in Autumn 2026.
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The Viking Ship ‘Hugin’
‘Hugin’ is a reconstructed longship. It was a gift from the Danish government commemorating the 1500th anniversary of the arrival of Hengist and Horsa, leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion.
In Norse mythology, Hugin is one of a pair of ravens that fly around the world and bring information to the god Odin.
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The Obelisk
The Obelisk in Ramsgate, fondly nicknamed “The Royal Toothpick” by generations of locals, is a historic Grade II listed monument erected to commemorate the visits of King George IV in 1821. In appreciation of the warm hospitality he received, the King bestowed the unique title of “Royal Harbour” upon the port, making Ramsgate the only harbour in the United Kingdom permitted to bear this honour.
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Activity | Attraction | Beach | Free
East Cliff Beach
East Cliff Promenade and Beach is a peaceful, scenic coastal stretch located just a short walk from Ramsgate Main Sands. It offers a quieter, more natural alternative to the main sands.
Accessible at sea level from East Cliff Promenade, a flat, paved sea-level promenade running past the cliffs.
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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.
‘Things To Do/Places To See’ Maps
The following Maps show the locations of the ‘Attractions & Activities’ listed above, they also provide locations and information on even more things to do and places to see in Ramsgate.
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