Welcome to Ramsgate
the UK’s only
Royal Harbour
“Come & visit our beautiful seaside town”
RAMSGATE HAS A LOVELY HARBOUR WITH CAFES & BARS. EXCELLENT SANDY BEACHES, COASTAL WALKS & ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS.
Welcome to Visit Ramsgate
Ramsgate is home to the only Royal Harbour in the UK – given this status by King George IV because he was so impressed with the hospitality he received in our coastal town, and the same is still true today.
With one of the warmest climates in the UK, there’s a distinct continental feel in the town. Visitors can soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of the many waterfront bars, cafes and restaurants and enjoy the beautiful architecture and our famous Harbour Arches with stunning views across the marina.
There’s so much to enjoy – relax and explore the eclectic mix of artisan and boutique shops or stroll along our award-winning sandy beaches and shoreline. If you are looking for something more adventurous, why not cycle, canoe or even kitesurf around our stunning chalk cliff coastline, famous the world over.
There’s one thing you can always count on when visiting Ramsgate – and that’s a right Royal welcome!
Ramsgate is a great place to visit in any weather!
Check out the beach guide for
Ramsgate Main Sands tides & weather.
Click here to download our Dog Friendly Beach Map.
Click here to download the Rammy the Raven Map.
What people say…
Just a small selection of what people have said about Ramsgate.
“I Love London and I Love Paris but I am a Child of the Pine Woods and the Sands in Ramsgate”
Vincent Van Gogh
Moved to Ramsgate April 1876
Where to Stay
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Royal Harbour Hotel
The Royal Harbour Hotel is a delightfully quirky 27-bedroom townhouse hotel that stands on a beautiful Georgian crescent with magnificent views of the harbour and sea. The hotel is…
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Bedford Inn
The Bedford Inn is a fantastically, vibrant community hub, in the heart of Ramsgate, recognised for its classic menu, long history and beautiful interior. The décor features candlelit tables, a brick fireplace and a beautiful private garden. The restaurant operates from within the historic public house, built 1874.
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Jo’s House
3 Airbnb rooms in East Cliff Ramsgate. Victorian House with Double, Single & Twin/Family Rooms. Shared accommodation with garden & cats. AirBnB.Exact address provided when booking. Click Room…
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The Falstaff
The Falstaff Inn is a boutique hotel and restaurant complete with deli cafe/store situated in Addington Street in Ramsgate; it has a pretty courtyard garden and the royal…
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Royal Temple Yacht Club
We take great pride in our club, its facilities and the great reputation the Royal Temple Yacht Club has earned over the years for its hospitality. The club…
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Cobbler’s Cottage
Beautifully renovated Georgian Cobbler’s shop featuring quirky shoe ornaments in a nod to it’s industrial heritage. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this unique characterful cottage has an open…
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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Marc-Pierre’s Kitchen
Located in a listed building directly overlooking Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour Marina, the husband and wife team of Marc & Anastasiya Campos offer a contemporary take on classic European…
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Coastal Bar
A bar and restaurant venue offering over 60 Gins & Cocktails. Serves Sunday Roasts and weekday brunch, along with fine Barista Coffee. Occasional live music.
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The Pegwell Bay Hotel
We have a variety of single, double and twin rooms all en-suite; situated over 4 floors and all accessed by our new, modern lift. Many of our rooms…
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The Queens Head
Ramsgate harbour’s No.1 Live Music venue. The very best in local live music every weekend!Pop-Up kitchen “Ruby’s” serving homemade and authentic Curries. Serving Mon-Thurs 1pm-8pm. Fri 1pm-3pm. Dogs…
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Rokka
A fusion of Café, Bar and Restaurant boasting a vibrant atmosphere and stunning location. By day, ROKKA adopts a bustling coffee lounge persona offering a modern menu of…
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Enoteca
A stylish and cosy Cafe/Bar with outside seating overlooking the Royal Harbour Marina. Regular Music nights.
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Ramsgate to Pegwell Nature Walk
Join Keith Ross wildlife filmmaker on a six mile Nature Walk from Ramsgate Westcliff to Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve.
The walk can be done at any time of year but the wildlife will vary with the seasons. Depending on the time of year we would hope to see a wide variety of wildlife including the worlds fastest bird the Peregrine Falcon, migrating Cuckoo & Nightingale and views of basking Common Seals & waders in the Bay. It won’t be just birds though as we’d expect to see Lizard, Slow worms, Butterfly and Dragonfly.
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Activity | Attraction | Museum | Wet weather
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Come and see the iconic RAF fighter planes of the Second World War, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI and the Hawker Hurricane IIC, housed under one museum roof…
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Bettina’s Yoga
Enjoy Kundalini Yoga Lessons with Bettina at ARCHIVE Homestore & Kitchen with a fantastic view over Ramsgate’s Harbour. B-Ji Kundalini Yoga is for Everyone! All levels, ages, physical…
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Guided Kingfisher Walks
Enjoy an Autumn & Winter Nature Walk with wildlife filmmaker Keith Ross @ramsgatebirds. From Sept to March Kingfishers over winter in Ramsgate Harbour. This is a great chance to see these very elusive birds in a very unusual setting.
Kingfisher Harbour walk ( 1-2 hours) – £10 per person (Max 4 – Min 2 people. Solo tour £20).
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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…
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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.
For a listing of more things to do click here.
