10 Things to Do in Ramsgate That You Shouldn't Miss

April 6, 2018 Giuseppe Pratt

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. The Micro Museum

11 Church Hill, Ramsgate CT11 8RA, England +44 7876 271255
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5 based on 174 reviews

The Micro Museum

Kent's only Museum of vintage computers, gaming and micro electronics. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 40+ 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. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. 2018 - Open Easter (Good Friday) - 2 September, then open again during October. Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays plus extra Mondays and Fridays during Kent school holidays. 1-4pm. All dates can be found on the website.

Reviewed By Virginie P - Ramsgate, United Kingdom

We visited the Micro Museum yesterday by chance when we saw some leaflets in a shop window and we LOVED the place!!! We did the quiz and we liked Reading all the information displayed (it is amazing how time has passed since early computers were...MoreThank you for these very kind words Virginie P. So glad you enjoyed your visit and we and our team look forward to seeing you again soon.

2. Viking Bay

Harbour Street, Broadstairs CT10 1EU, England
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4.5 based on 661 reviews

Viking Bay

Reviewed By ShaunFradd - London, United Kingdom

Viking Bay is beautiful. We visited mid-March as the second “beast from the east” presented itself. It snowed for the first two days but somehow this only added to the ruggedness if the coastline. It certainly didn’t put a couple of local surfers off. Being off season meant that all amenities were closed but the beach huts and the Promenade are all beautifully maintained. It must be amazing in summer!

3. Hair Of The Dog

52 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4AB, England
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5 based on 32 reviews

Hair Of The Dog

Reviewed By Peter D - Kent, United Kingdom

Returned to see the old place and it is just as happy with staff ready to help, a chance to win a big bear all proceeds to charity and with Christmas just around corner decorations will be up soon, making locals and visitors feel in the spirit.

4. Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum

The Airfield Manston Road | The Airfield, Manston CT12 5DF, England +44 1843 821940
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4.5 based on 349 reviews

Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum

Reviewed By mr97man - Isle of Thanet, United Kingdom

It's a lovely little museum to visit. Although it's it only a couple of rooms, there's a lot to see, including the Hurricame and Spitfire aircraft. Another nice thing is that it's quiet, so you can really concemtrate on what you're looking at.
It's free to enter, parking is plentiful and wheelchair access is good.
Depending on how quick you go round, it will probably take about 30-45 minutes.

5. Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Marina

Harbour Offices Military Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LQ, England +44 1843 587661
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4.5 based on 542 reviews

Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Marina

Reviewed By Martin M - Iwade, United Kingdom

Ramsgate Royal Harbour is a working harbour, a ferry port (mostly unused) and an inner Marina. The inner marina contains about 150 yatchs, power boats and barges. You can walk right around the Marina although around high water the tidal gate is open for boat traffic and the foot bridge lifted. Along the Marine Parade are many places to eat and drink from Bistro’s to Wetherspoon (the largest in the UK) to Greek Tavernas.
Past the harbour is a long sandy beach perfect for swimming.

6. Stone Bay

Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs CT10 1DU, England
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Stone Bay

Reviewed By RonGLondon - London

This is a lovely beach as are all the Beaches in Broadstairs, it on the extreme left of Viking Beach that is in front of Broadstairs, if you are staying and camping it is not far from camping sites, it is also quite but well liked by the locals.

7. Minster Abbey

Church Street, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4HF, England +44 1843 821254
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Minster Abbey

Reviewed By penfolds_bin_95 - Broadstairs, United Kingdom

Very nice and a peaceful interlude away from the normal hussle and bussle of live. Obviously not for everyone but would recommend taking a little time out to relax and visit

8. The RAF Manston History Museum

Manston Road, Manston CT12 5DF, England +44 1843 825224
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

The RAF Manston History Museum

Reviewed By nickpayne82 - Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Whilst visiting the Memorial Museum just across the car park is this wonderful museum covering the History of Manston as both an Airforce Base (1916 to 1999) and also its current use as a Commercial Airport. Lots of models and real plans, with lots to read and look at. Excellent story of the airfield and how was used across the decades. A small nominal entry fee of £2 per person. Really well done.

9. Sailors Church

Military Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LG, England +44 1843 589848
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Sailors Church

Reviewed By Thomas M - Offenbach, Germany

When you're in Ramsgate, drop by at the quaint, tiny Sailors Church in the harbour area. It is very small, there is only one main "hall" - decorated with models of old ships. Rather photogenic I should say.

10. Joss Bay

Joss Gap Road, Broadstairs, England
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Joss Bay

Reviewed By HelenaJ1980

Beautiful clean sandy beach. Not as crowded as the main beach at Broadstairs.
Excellent facilities: VERY clean toilets, large car park, shop/ cafe, life guards and a children's area containing bouncy Castles. You could purchase a days pass for the children's area for £5 and the children could use it as much as they liked.
Was pleased to see on both of our visits there was a litter collector patrolling.
Beach is sandy and has easy access to rock pools at either end.
Car Park cost £7 for four hours if you used the app rather than cash.
Watch out for sea gulls who are very brazen about stealing packed lunches!!!

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