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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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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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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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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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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REWD Padel
(& REWD PILATES)
Thanet’s first dedicated padel club, this premium sports and social venue introduces the UK’s fastest-growing sport to the local community with high-specification indoor facilities.
Features four world-class indoor padel courts housed within a purpose-built 12-metre-high enclosed facility with professional floodlighting.
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Cafe | Featured Attraction | Food & Drink | Gluten free | 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.
More Things To Do & Places To See
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Activity | Attraction | Cafe | Country Park | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Great outdoors | Nature Reserve | Walking
Pegwell Bay Country Park/Nature Reserve
(CAMPUCCINO’S | SALTY SEAL CAFÉ)
The park acts as the entrance to a nature reserve and the rare flora and fauna here make this an area of national importance. This stretch of windswept coastline includes chalk cliffs, mud flats, saltmarsh and sand dunes, and is an important habitat for bird species.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Activity | Cocktails | Food & Drink | Gallery | Music Venue | Pubs & Bars
Ramsgate Arts Club
(VAULT COMEDY CLUB | GALLERY SPACE)
Bar in the basement of the old wine warehouse. Open Thursday to Sunday evenings.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Attraction | Garden | Park
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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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 that you can explore the local area.
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Little Ravens
Join us at Little Ravens, where creativity meets community! Explore art, make friends, and unleash your inner artist with our engaging workshops and events.
Little Ravens is aimed at children aged 5 -11 years+ with accompaniment from their adult.
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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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Spencer Square Tennis Courts
Spencer Square Tennis Courts are located in a beautiful Georgian square not far from Ramsgate Town Centre. The venue offers three outdoor hard tennis courts, six dedicated pickleball courts, and a renovated pavilion hosting Vincent’s Café.
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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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Hands and Molecule sculpture
The Hands and Molecule sculpture is a striking 2.4-metre (8-foot) bronze landmark on Ramsgate’s scenic West Cliff Promenade. Perched along the Royal Esplanade, this prominent artwork depicts a giant pair of hands emerging from the ground to cradle a complex molecular structure. The sculpture overlooks Pegwell Bay.
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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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Activity | Cafe | 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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Christ Church • Vale Square
Christ Church is a Grade II listed Anglican parish church. Conceived in 1846–1847.
Vale Square is a highly sought-after, historic residential square celebrated for its intact Grade II listed Greek Revival architecture and its beautiful central community garden.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Activity | Attraction | Beach
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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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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St Augustine’s Cross
St Augustine’s Cross is a 19th-century Celtic stone monument marking where St Augustine is traditionally said to have landed in AD 597 and celebrated his first mass in Britain.
According to local legend, this is where the first meeting was held between King Æthelberht and the monk Augustine.
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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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Boulevard Amusements
Ramsgate’s No 1 Family Attraction. Boulevard Amusements features a range of entertainment from classic Space Invaders and Pacman to modern Mario Kart racing and basketball hoops. You can win tickets from various machines to exchange for prizes, ranging from sweets and keyrings to larger plush toys.
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Activity | Attraction | Beach
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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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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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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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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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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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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Ramsgate Leisure Centre
(SWIM ACADEMY | FEELGOOD FACTORY | SPA)
The leisure centre offers a wide range of group exercise classes, has a fully equipped gym with TechnoGym machines and free weights, two swimming pools (main pool and teaching pool), swimming lessons with STA Your Leisure Swim Academy, the famous FeelGood Factory and the luxurious Your Spa plus a sports hall with badminton, table tennis, Roller Disco and more.
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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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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 | Cafe Bar | 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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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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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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Activity | Attraction | Beach
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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The Custom House • Visitors Information Centre
The Custom House is a striking, Grade II listed Victorian building located on Harbour Parade in Ramsgate. Built in 1893, it is distinguished by its deep red-brick and terracotta façade, ornate columned lantern, and copper dome. Originally serving as offices for Customs & Excise until the 1980s.
Today, the building houses the Ramsgate Visitors Information Centre, the RNLI gift shop, and the Wandering Hut Restaurant.
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Royal Victoria Pavilion
The Royal Victoria Pavilion (commonly referred to as the Royal Harbour Pavilion) is a historic, Grade II-listed landmark located on Harbour Parade in Ramsgate. Built in 1903 and designed by architect Stanley Davenport Adshead.
Today it houses the largest Wetherspoon’s Pub in the UK and ‘Papa’s Fish & Chips, a traditional Fish restaurant and takeaway.
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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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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.
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Ramsgate Costumed Walks
(JULY – AUGUST)
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 a charge for the walks and ask only for donations towards the cost of costumes and printing of leaflets.
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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 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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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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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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Active Ramsgate | Activity | Blog | 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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Activity | Attraction | Books | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | 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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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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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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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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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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Activity | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Vegan | Vegetarian
Union Yoga + Café
We’re a friendly, welcoming & lovingly designed yoga studio and café in the seaside town Ramsgate.
The cafe serves home made food and sweet treats, speciality coffee, a wide range of hot & cold drinks and a simple, nourishing vegetarian menu.
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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’s Living Cliffside Canvas
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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Bettina’s Yoga
Enjoy Kundalini Yoga Lessons with Bettina at Gather& with a fantastic view over Ramsgate’s Harbour.
B-Ji Kundalini Yoga is for Everyone! All levels, ages, physical conditions are welcome – just be yourself!
Bettina also does Gong Bath Meditation sessions.
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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.
‘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.
- Click on menu icon (top left corner) to view Map index.
- Click on the green icon (in map, bottom right) for Map information.
Tourist Attractions
Activities
Tours & Walks
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