Location: Ramsgate
Top Things to do in Ramsgate
What to do and see in Ramsgate, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Ramsgate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in east Kent, England. It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century. In 2001 it had a population of around 40,000. Ramsgate’s main attraction is its coastline, and its main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast, and the Port of Ramsgate has provided cross-channel ferries for many years.
Restaurants in Ramsgate
1. Rib Request - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Rib Requests / go2sea.co.uk is a Kent based company running a safe and versatile Rigid Inflatable Boat from Ramsgate. We run trips to the famous Goodwin Sands, Seal & wildlife trips, Wind Farm trips and bays and Beaches trips along the beautiful Thanet coast. Others trips can be arranged.
2. St Mary the Virgin Church Minster-in-Thanet
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By JennyandIvy
I live across the road from this lovely church, it looks amazing in all seasons. This year due to Covid they did an online version of Minster's open gardens, check them out on their Facebook page - St Mary's Church Minster in Thanet.
3. Macies Bar
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By scottduce2212
What a boozer. Fun fun fun. Great pub. Lovely staff. Landlady is a great girl. And her fella is such a laugh
4. The Micro Museum
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5.0 based on 239 reviews
Kent's only Museum of vintage computers and video games. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 45+ years. Visitors can discover the ideas and inventions that led to the modern digital world, do the history quiz, indulge in some nostalgia and look for their first computer among the 100s of items on display, then play on the many classic games consoles and computers. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. 2020 Open Easter (Good Friday) - 31 August on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays plus extra Mondays and Fridays during Kent school holidays. 1-4pm. All dates and more information can be found on the website.
Reviewed By jessicamrsread - Margate, United Kingdom
This was perfect, the kids loved it, and so did the parents. What a wonderful collection of stuff, a proper trip down memory lane and great fun.
5. Sailors Church
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By margaretp306
Just go. It’s such an unusual church, totally about and for the sailors of the fishing port of Ramsgate. We stumbled across it years ago and always look in when passing by. Don’t expect grand, blousy or huge. Just think of simple and much needed in days gone by. Dont forget to leave a donation as they have to keep it going.....even though you won’t necessarily be there for long
6. King George VI Memorial Park
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
7. Monkton Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Independent, not-for-profit registered charity promoting environmental conservation and education in East Kent.
Reviewed By emmalF2867KQ
Ashamed to say, 35 yrs living in Thanet and driving by this place and we’d never been before! We were totally missing out! We spent just shy of 3 hours here and chose to visit the day they had birds of prey there. We were able to pay £1 for a photo and a hold of one of the birds, with all proceeds going to the reserve. There are plenty of picnic areas. Also plenty of benches to stop at along the walks. There is a fairy trail and a dinosaur trail to keep the little ones busy. There are also brass rubbings but no materials provided for them. My only negative was the museum quiz. We attempted it and even us grown ups couldn’t find the answers so we gave up. Bit disheartening for the kids. This could be made easier.
8. Shrine of St Augustine
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Augustus Pugin - best known for designing most of the Houses of Parliament - radically reformed cityscapes around the world. Pugin built this church as his model of construction, and called it "my own child". Out of all the buildings he built, this was his favourite. St Augustine of Canterbury landed very close by in 597, bringing Christianity back to England. Although is original shrine was destroyed in 1538, St Augustine's is his modern shrine, and contains one of his last remaining relics. There are many things of beauty here, and of great significance too. Despite its stark exterior, the inside is peaceful, tranquil, and beautiful, with major stories to tell.
Reviewed By Tobytots1 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
A beautiful site with friendly staff and parishioners I visited as a pilgrim Very important and of huge historical and religious significance
9. Ramsgate Tunnels
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4.5 based on 1,457 reviews
Your tour starts with a short film show in a 150 year old Victorian Railway Tunnel before heading off into purpose built Air Raid Precaution tunnels under the town of Ramsgate. Hear about the “Mad Mayor” who saved the town Discover how the tunnels were built See where a town below the town evolved Listen to stories of life underground
Reviewed By pauleym658
Didn't know what to expect today, but it was a real treat and great history lesson. Air raid shelter tunnels 2 and a bit miles built in 8months with massive foresight... Thoroughly enjoyed the history and artifacts. Need sturdy shoes to walk the tunnels of which you may cover approx 1 mile underground. Enjoyable afternoon with the family. Avoid taking very young children!
10. Granville Theatre
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4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By GuySE19 - London, United Kingdom
Always try to catch the new releases here rather than at a soulless chain - love the Granville, quirky postwar building nestled into the chalk of the East Cliff in Ramsgate, two great digital screens, has the latest movies, cheap snacks in the foyer & great sound. A proper little gem of a place.
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