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
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 Regency (St Augustine’s Road)
A ground floor luxury period apartment with views stretching to the French coast.
2 bedrooms 1 x superking size bed, 1 x double bed. Kitchen, dining and living area.
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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.
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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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Luxury Apartment (Victoria Parade)
2 Bed luxury apartment overlooking Ramsgate’s sandy beach. A short walk from the town centre, beautiful Royal Marina and all local attractions. Ramsgate is only 1h 15 mins…
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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.
For a listing of more places to stay click here.
Where to Eat
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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.
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Elephant & Castle
A welcoming, “proper” local pub with a cozy interior and live music at the weekends. The pub features a, U-shaped layout with a bar area, a games area with two dart boards and a pool table, and a rear deck/garden area overlooking Boundary Park.
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Cocktails | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Gluten free | Vegan | Vegetarian
Perico Lounge
Our Lounge is a home-from-home, offering delicious food and drinks, all day, on your doorstep. We exist to bring people together and our unique atmosphere changes hour by hour with each new wave of customers. We are proud of our Lounge and its community and our aim is simple: every customer leaves happy.
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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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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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The Home Front Tea Room
Take a step back in time at the Home Front Tea Room, with its authentic 1940’s interior; there’s something about the collective bygone memories this place triggers that resurrects the spirit of camaraderie and friendship of a lost age.
For a listing of more places to eat click here.
Things to Do
Click here for the Ramsgate Events Calendar.
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Dawnie’s Coffee Shop
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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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.
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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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Activity | Attraction | Cocktails | Dog friendly | Featured Cafe | Food & Drink | Gallery | Music Venue | Vegetarian
Ramsgate Boating Pool
The boating pool was originally a bandstand with a tea pavilion, opened in August 1929.
Today it’s a family friendly bar, cafe, pizza and live music venue with art exhibitions.
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Activity | Featured Gallery | Gallery | Shop
Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery
Turner Rowe Art Centre has made it’s home in the heart of the seaside town of Ramsgate. Spend your day admiring beautiful works of art at our showroom, taking a class to learn new skills and make sure to check out our upcoming events and new exhibits.
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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.
For a listing of more things to do click here.
