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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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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Royal Temple Yacht Club
(MARINA VIEW RESTAURANT)
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. Each room features a TV, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms have an en suite bathroom; the single rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities.
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Accommodation | Activity | B&B | Dog friendly
Langmead Guest House
Langmead Guest House is a small, traditional bed & breakfast, providing comfortable accommodation in the beautiful historic town of Ramsgate, with its Royal Harbour, sandy beaches and lively nightlife.
Your host Denise is a qualified British Nordic Walking instructor who will be happy to help you see more of what Thanet has to offer!
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Accommodation | Airbnb | Dog friendly | Food & Drink | Hotel | Self Catering | Shop
The Falstaff
(THE KITCHEN | BAR | THE BOOK HOTEL)
At The Falstaff, we offer a charming selection of individually designed rooms and spacious apartments, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Nestled within our historic building, each space has its own unique character and comfort, providing a cozy base for exploring Ramsgate and beyond.
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Jo’s House
Victorian House with Double, Single & Twin/Family Rooms. Shared accommodation with garden & cats. AirBnB. Exact address provided when booking.
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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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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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Sorbetto
There has been an ice cream parlour at 76 Harbour Parade for over 70 years. In 2014, the parlour was bought by Nick and Rachel who are continuing the tradition of great Italian ice cream at the Ramsgate seaside.
We also serve hot drinks including Illy coffee and a rather special hot chocolate along with toasties, cakes and waffles.
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Coco Latino
Ramsgate’s only Latino Café & Cocktail Bar in a lovely location overlooking the Marina at Ramsgate Harbour. A regular venue for live music.
Renowned for indulgent chocolate drinks and holiday-style cocktails.
Dogs are welcome on our premises.
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Ramsgate Tandoori
Ramsgate Tandoori is an award winning restaurant and takeaway, that serves the community excellent indian cuisine ever since the day we opened our door in 1988.
We are a 30 second walk from the harbour!
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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 an adventure. My aim is to convey my passion for Indian cuisine in a way which gives you a taste of perfect Indian dishes.
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Vincent’s
Vincent’s is located in Spencer Square in the little hut overlooking the Tennis Courts. They are open for breakfast and lunch.
A friendly place serving good Coffee and homemade Cakes.
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 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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Royal Harbour Trail (Ramsgate waterfront)
Take a stroll around our beautiful harbour – the ONLY Royal Harbour in the UK!
This self-guided trail takes you through the heritage of our waterfront – describing 250 years of our harbour’s construction and evolution. From the lighthouse to the pier, King George IV’s obelisk and the memorial to the Dunkirk “Little Ships” – there’s history at every turn.
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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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Kitesurfing
Experience the exhilaration of the waves and the wind around the East Kent coast!
You don’t need to be a watersports superstar to enjoy kitesurfing. You don’t even need your own equipment! Let our local kitesurfing school kit you out and help you catch some wind.
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Viking Coastal Trail (Thanet Loop)
Where else can you conquer a whole corner of the coast by bike?
Hugging the coastline from Ramsgate, through Broadstairs and Margate, and then onto Reculver Towers – this circular cycle route takes you around the charms of the Isle of Thanet via Regional Cycle Network 15.
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Nature tours
Ramsgate is home to a wonderful array of wildlife – from the kingfishers who come to our harbour, to the seals who sunbathe at our local bay.
• Pegwell Bay Nature Walk
• Kingfisher Royal Harbour Tour
• Wildlife Boat Trips
• Seal Kayak Safari
For a listing of more things to do click here.
