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 visit our Maps and Trails page.
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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The House Hotel
(THE DINING ROOM | BAR)
Stay in a restored Georgian townhouse with sea views, elegant rooms, and fresh coastal cuisine in Ramsgate. Every room at The House Hotel is thoughtfully designed to reflect the building’s Georgian heritage while offering modern comfort.
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The San Clu
(BAR | BRASSERIE | FITNESS CENTRE | BEAUTY CLINIC)
The San Clu Hotel is a 3 star hotel overlooking Ramsgate beach and ideally located close to Ramsgate town centre with local amenities and public transport facilities.
It has 44 rooms, all of which have air conditioning, a work desk, free wifi and a flat screen TV.
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Harbour Street Rooms
Located on Ramsgate Harbour Street. Our four rooms are just a short walk from Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Ramsgate main sands. Each room has all the facilities you need to enjoy your stay in our lovely seaside town.
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Travel Lodge
Situated just 1 mile from Ramsgate train station, the Ramsgate Seafront hotel is an excellent choice for convenient accommodation in this bustling seaside Kent town. The hotel is perfectly positioned near the beach and an ideal place to stay for a family holiday.
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Nethercourt Touring Park
Nethercourt Touring Park is a small family fun campsite in Ramsgate. Open all year and have a utility and laundry room, a small games room, vending machines, and tourist information on site. Showers and Wi-Fi are inclusive of the pitch fee.
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Accommodation | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Featured Pubs & Bars | Food & Drink | Hotel | Music Venue
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.
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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Activity | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Museum | Shop | 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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Coastal Bar
Coastal Bar is the perfect Ramsgate harbour-side spot for great drinks and good vibes. With over 1,000 spirits and mixers, there’s something for every taste, from classic cocktails to adventurous creations.
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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 cuisine. Classic dishes with a fine sprinkling of fusion flair.
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Accommodation | Airbnb | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Hotel | Self Catering | Shop
The Falstaff – The Book Hotel
(THE KITCHEN | BAR | BOOK SHOP)
The Falstaff opens a new chapter as The Book Hotel.
First recorded as a public house in 1801, The Falstaff has stood watch over Ramsgate’s West Cliff through storm and sunshine for over two hundred years.
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Dawnie’s Coffee Shop
(CHESS CLUB)
A friendly community coffee shop that provides top quality coffee and food in heart of Ramsgate. Serves Hot drinks & Shakes, Sweet & Savoury snacks including homemade sausage rolls, beef and vegetable pasties, freshly made soup, toasties, and baguettes.
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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.
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Sea Searcher Boat Trips
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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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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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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The Grange
(LANDMARK TRUST PROPERTY | TOURS)
Set in its own private garden, The Grange offers a retreat from the outside world, within the thriving town of Ramsgate. To stay here, in the home Pugin designed for himself and his family, offers a unique chance to step into his colourful and idiosyncratic world.
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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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Activity | Dog friendly | Shop | Wet weather
Board at Home
Board at Home is a specialist board games shop in Ramsgate located at the top of the High Street. We stock a wide range of games from family classics to contemporary board games as well as jigsaw puzzles, 3D puzzles, plush toys, travel games and pocket money games & toys.
For a listing of more things to do click here.
