Things To Do In and Around Ramsgate
Ramsgate is located on the South East Coast of England, in the county of Kent known as ‘the Garden of England.
This picturesque seaside town is most famous for the Royal Harbour and golden sandy beaches. It has a rich history dating back to the pre-Roman times and used to be an important port town. There are plenty of places to sit, relax and study around the yachting marina, which is lined with cafés, modern bars and restaurants.
Ramsgate has great transport links to the surrounding areas. Should you want to experience city life, Canterbury is just 30 minutes away by train or car and offers a great deal of history, culture and things to see and do. London is only 76 minutes away by train so you can easily see the famous landmarks, walk around the museums and enjoy all that London has to offer. Ramsgate is also perfectly located to explore England and the rest of Europe. With a quick trip to Ashford or Dover (35 minutes away) you can easily travel to the rest of Europe by Eurotunnel or ferry.
Places To Eat
Ramsgate has a variety of different cuisines on offer, with many of its restaurants boasting views of the beautiful Royal Harbour. From traditional British, to a range of world cuisines, you will be sure to find something suited to your taste.
Italian is always popular, and Ramsgate has a few different restaurants to choose from.
Enjoy some classic British pub food at our very own Churchill Tavern, or grab some traditional fish and chips at Peter’s Fish Factory.
Churchill Tavern
Royal Harbour Brasserie
The Goose
The Royal Victoria Pavilion
Peter’s Fish Factory
Ramsgate has plenty of different Asian cuisines on offer, you can try Thai, Chinese, Indian and more.
Thai Orchid
Ba Fu Chinese
Flavours by Kumar
Panorama Chinese Restaurant
Kyoto Sushi and Grill
Surin Thai Restaurant
If you fancy something different, then try one of Ramsgate’s Greek restaurants, or maybe Russian.
Bon Appetit (French)
CCCP Restaurant (Russian)
A La Turka (Turkish)
Delphi (Greek)
Things To Do
If you are looking for something fun to do, there are lots of different options in Ramsgate and Thanet. We have miles of beautiful coastline and beaches, seaside attractions such as the arcades and water sports, as well as entertainment at Dreamland Amusement Park. Catch a film at the cinema, meet your friends to play golf, or rent a bike for the day.
Revolution Skatepark and Climbing Centre
Joss Bay Surf School
Ramsgate Leisure Centre
Laser tag at Quex
Paintball at Quex
Manston Golf Centre
Stonelees Golf Centre
Dreamland Amusement Park
The Arcades at Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate
Rascal Bay Minigolf
Strokes Adventure Golf
Lost Island Adventure Golf
Bugsy’s Tenpin Bowling
Bicycle Hire, Spencer Square Ramsgate
CTRL ALT ESC Escape Rooms
The Escapement Escape Rooms
The Breakout Room Escape Rooms
The Music Hall is Ramsgate’s main music venue, featuring gigs from local and touring bands of all types.
A festival of folk music that takes over the small town every year. This year it is scheduled for 9-16 August. There are lots of folk music performances in the Broadstairs pubs and along the sea front, and it’s free!
Local History & Culture
As with most of the UK, there is no shortage of places of historical and cultural interest. Explore Dover Castle, take in some theatre at the Winter Gardens or absorb some history at the Ramsgate War-time Tunnels.
Exploring Kent
Kent, known as the ‘Garden of England’ is full of amazing and interesting places to discover and explore. There are plenty of castles, forts and historic sites to visit, pristine English countryside to enjoy and great shopping destinations, all within an hour of Ramsgate.
Canterbury Cathedral
The Canterbury Tales
Leeds Castle
Public Transport
Thanet is served by a regular bus service. The main bus route is called the Loop, and runs a circular route between Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate.
You can find a route planner and all bus timetables on the Stagecoach website.
Thanet is also served by Southeastern Rail. You can take a train to Broadstairs or Margate, or further afield to Canterbury or London.
You can find a route planner and all train departure times on the Southeastern Rail website.
