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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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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Harbour Street Rooms
4 Rooms – 2 Double & 2 Twin single rooms with a shared Kitchen. Each room has a Flatscreen TV & Free Wi-fi. Located on Ramsgate Harbour Street….
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The Regency
A ground floor luxury period apartment with views stretching to the French coast. – Ground Floor Apartment with magnificent sea views– 2 bedrooms 1 x superking size bed,…
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Nethercourt Touring Park
Nethercourt Touring Park is a small family fun campsite in Ramsgate, Kent. Open all year and have a utility and laundry room, a small games room, vending machines,…
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The San Clu
The San Clu Hotel in Ramsgate is a 3 star hotel overlooking Ramsgate beach and ideally located close to Ramsgate town centre with local amenities and public transport…
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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…
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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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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Horse & Groom
This town center pub plays host to great live music gigs! With cover bands performing tracks from various decades, plus an array of local solo artists and duos spanning all kinds of genres, there’s something to cater for all musical tastes. Hosts local bands most Friday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday afternoons.
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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 Royal Harbour Brasserie
With an unrivalled position on the harbour arm in Ramsgate, the Royal Harbour Brasserie recreates the relaxed style of the original Parisienne brasseries. Select from our A la…
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Accommodation | Food & Drink | Hotel | Vegan | Vegetarian
The San Clu
The San Clu Hotel in Ramsgate is a 3 star hotel overlooking Ramsgate beach and ideally located close to Ramsgate town centre with local amenities and public transport…
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Flavours by Kumar
Based in Ramsgate, Flavours by Kumar is a sharing experience….. and dares you to lose yourself in the sensuous world of spice. Food for me has always been…
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Attraction | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gallery | Vegetarian
Ramsgate Boating Pool
Family friendly bar, cafe, pizza and live music venue with art exhibitions. Pedalos are available to hire during the summer holidays.
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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,…
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Maritime Museum
Under Restoration – Due to re-open in 2026 Situated in the Clock House on the quayside at Ramsgate Harbour, Ramsgate Maritime Museum focuses strongly on Ramsgate and its…
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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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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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T P Boats Fishing & Sightseeing Trips
Catamaran in Ramsgate harbour ready for sightseeing & fishing trips. Refreshments are available during fishing trips, and children under 5 can join for free on Kent boat charters…
For a listing of more things to do click here.
