Things To Do
Ramsgate has a wide range of things to do.
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Featured Things To Do
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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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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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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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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.
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Sea Searcher Boat Trips
(OPERATES 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.
More Things To Do
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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 that’s currently hosting a mix of community events while preparing for significant renovations later this year.
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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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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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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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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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Activity | Attraction | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Great outdoors | 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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Activity | Cafe Bar | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Ice-cream Parlour | 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, Ramsgate plus a sports hall with badminton, table tennis, Roller Disco and more.
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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.
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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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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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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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Activity | Attraction | 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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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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Ramsgate Community Cinema
Ramsgate Community Cinema is a volunteer-run charity operating at Paragon Works on Albert Street, offering diverse film screenings (classics, indies, docs), free youth filmmaking clubs, workshops, and events, with a “pay-what-you-can” entry for a welcoming, local movie experience.
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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 herons.
We can accommodate up to 12 passengers per trip on River Runner.
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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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GADDS – The Ramsgate Brewery
(TAP ROOM SHOP | TOURS | FESTIVALS)
GADDS (The Ramsgate Brewery), established in 2002, is an award-winning independent microbrewery. Using local East Kent hops, they supply many pubs and bars throughout Thanet, they also have the freehold of The Montefiore Arms.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Activity | Attraction | Cafe | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Music Venue
Ellington Park
(CAFÉ | BOOK SHOP)
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 | 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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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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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!
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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 family friendly bar, cafe, burgers, pizza and live music venue with art exhibitions.
The boating pool has pedalos you can hire during the summer holidays.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Italianate Glasshouse
(OPEN 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.
Visit Ramsgate – ‘Things To Do’ 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 in Ramsgate.
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