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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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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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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Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate
A friendly Ramsgate hotel in a listed art deco building with breakfast included and free parking Holiday Inn Express® Ramsgate – Minster hotel is 5 miles from Ramsgate town centre….
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Harbour Cottage (self catering)
Tucked away in Ramsgate’s beautiful and historic area, our stylish 2-bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort & location. A short stroll to the harbour, beaches,…
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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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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…
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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Sir Stanley Gray
The Seaview Bar & Restaurant. Pub with a view, lovely balcony, massive deck and kids play area. Good food & friendly service. CONTACT 81 Pegwell Road Pegwell, Ramsgate…
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Harbour Street Bar
Public house, open every day from 10am. Karaoke every weekend.
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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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Coco Latino
Ramsgate’s only Latino Café & Cocktail Bar in a lovely location overlooking the Marina at Ramsgate Harbour. Serves excellent Cocktails and is a regular venue for live music….
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Albion House
The clifftop location of Albion House affords it an incredible vantage point over the beach, a view that stretches right down to the Royal Harbour. The beauty of Albion House,…
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Clique Bar
A Bar, Dance club & Nightclub with an extensive Cocktail Menu. Stunning views of the Royal Harbour Marina.
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 the last 25 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…
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Petticoat Lane Emporium
PETTICOAT LANE EMPORIUM – THE CITY of PARAPHERNALIA Where Art rubs shoulders with Antiques, Curios with Crafts, and Retro with Vintage. Including RETROPOLIS Collectables Shop, COASTAL Vintage Furniture…
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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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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.
From Ramsgate, you can join a guided sea kayaking safari around our local bay, or take on a 2-mile trail to Broadstairs.
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Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery
Founded in 2011, Turner Rowe Art Centre creates glass art, hand-built ceramics, kiln-formed art, acrylic paintings, detailed pencil drawings and is a centre of excellence in tuition. Home to a wide…
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Ramsgate Tunnels
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…
For a listing of more things to do click here.
