Location: Ramsgate
Top Things to do in Ramsgate
What to do and see in Ramsgate, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. 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.
2. St Laurence Church
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Hatfield_visitor - Borehamwood, United Kingdom
Great tour of the historic churchyard. Led by very knowledgeable and friendly guide Barbara. Saw monuments to some of the better known residents and heard interesting stories about them and the history of the churchyard. There are over 1400 graves in the churchyard including some Commonwealth War Graves. Would be good if more could be dome to maintain some of the graves/monuments. Had the chance of a quick look around the church before the tour....very beautiful and quite large.... must return to do one of the Church Tours which are apparently held on the first Saturday of each month for much of the year.
3. The Grange
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5.0 based on 63 reviews
Augustus Pugin is regarded as one of Britain’s most influential architects and designers. The Grange was his family home. It has now been restored by the Landmark Trust and can be rented for holidays and short breaks for up to 8 people.
Reviewed By EllaH264
Family of 7 stayed here in August 2020. Very clean when we arrived. Great quality restoraiton and it is an enchanting experience to be in a house with such history. All the rooms were decorated to a very authentic, high quality standard. The location is great - just outside the property there are some steps down to a beach (lesser known than the main sands and consequently not very busy at all). Sea views from 3 out of 4 bedrooms. The garden is huge and probably could do with some TLC as it was not in a good condition, but deck chairs were provided so that we could sit outside (a garden table/picnic table is the only thing we thought should have been added). House sleeps 8 and there are 4 toilets, 2 showers and 1 bath in total. 2 toilets and a shower room downstairs, 1 bathroom on the 1st floor with the bedrooms and 1 bathroom half way to the tower with a bath and a toilet. The bathrooms (especially the downstairs one) were the only rooms in the house we feel that did not have Pugin's charm in them (maybe could have featured some replicas of his tiles?). Also 2 out of 4 toilets are slighlty novelty (they are wooden benches with holes in them like in the olden days). This was funny but they smelt a bit funny and were not that comfortable to sit on. The beds were very comfortable although it was very hot with the heavy duvet they provided in summer. The kitchen, living room, breakfast room and dining room were all functional and practical. The dining room was probably the most impressive room and it was amaxing eating an evening meal here. The chapel was also very curious although we didn't spend much time here
4. Minster Abbey
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. St George the Martyr Church
7. 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
8. 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!
9. Divine Retreat Centre - St Augustine’s Abbey Ramsgate
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By J7988TUshannonl
Amazing experience. The place is so divine . You feel so much at peace . The Fathers are humble and Welcoming. The volunteers too are very much welcoming. The food is prepared with so much of love so very tasty . We pray that may the Lord draws flocks of people at this divine place for an experience with the Lord
10. The Montefiore Synagogue and Mausoleum
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Stay677417
It is in a beautiful and peaceful setting. The synagogue is beautifully kept, and is a credit tomis congregation. It was built by Sir Moses Montefiore, really ashis private family place of worship, and it is important historically for Ramsgate as Sir Moses, who came as an immigrant, became a very important and influential mayor of .Ramsgte. The synagogue is very Victorian in style, and it has been kept true to its history. The people volunteering to help with the herttage day there were very informative and friendly, and the obviously love their synagogue. There is a lot of information about Sir Moses and Lady Judith Montefiore, and their lives in Ramsgate at that time. I found the time enjoyable and informative and it was great the be able to meet some representatives of a different community in Ramsgate.
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