Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Ramsgate, England

April 24, 2022 Margarita Chappel

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

Church Street, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4AB England +44 1843 821250 http://minster-in-thanet.org.uk/church.shtml
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

St Mary the Virgin Church Minster-in-Thanet

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.

22 York Street, Ramsgate CT11 9DS England [email protected] http://www.yorkstreetgallery.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

York Street Gallery

Local community art gallery showing artworks by local artists and artisans. Exhibitions change weekly on Wednesday's throughout the year. The gallery is open daily. Monday - 10am -noon Tuesday - Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm Saturday - 10:30am - 4pm Sunday - 11am - 4pm

3. St Laurence Church

High Street St Lawrence, Ramsgate CT11 0QT England http://www.kentresources.co.uk/th-r-sl1.htm
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

St Laurence Church

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.

4. Macies Bar

71 High Street, Ramsgate CT11 0QR England +44 7725 943318 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Macies-Bar/641445525894805?sk=timeline
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Macies Bar

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

5. The Grange

The Grange St. Augustines Road, Ramsgate CT11 9NY England +44 1628 825925 [email protected] http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/grange-8160
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

The Grange

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

6. Hair Of The Dog

52 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4AB England http://www.hairofthedogpub.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Hair Of The Dog

Situated in a former Hair Salon in Minster High Street near Ramsgate in Thanet, we are a an Ale & Cider House and we look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy our beers, ciders, wines, atmosphere, conversation and laughs.

Reviewed By mferrari2018 - London, United Kingdom

I love it here. It’s like popping over to a friend’s for a pint and a catch up. Because it’s so small and cosy there’s none of the normal settle in to a quiet corner/booth in a big pub and keeping yourself to yourself. You end up talking to everyone and meeting new people each time you go. Gary and Julie make everyone welcome and the drinks are cheap. A good mix of real ales and ciders which is cycled regularly.

7. Ramsgate Music Hall

13 Turner Street, Ramsgate CT11 8NJ England +44 1843 591815 http://www.ramsgatemusichall.com/
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Ramsgate Music Hall

Since opening in Oct 2013 Ramsgate Music Hall has built a solid reputation as one of the UK's finest small venues winning the NME's Britain's Best Small Venue award in 2015. In its short history the venue has hosted a diverse range of acts including Neneh Cherry, Sleaford Mods, Jungle Brothers, Beak and many, many more.

Reviewed By thevillanchris - Westgate-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Well ! What a pleasant and unexpected surprise this music venue is and it,s on my doorstep in Thanet too ! We booked tickets in advance at a bargain £7 each to see a good band that I,ve recently discovered called Port Erin who I saw on their website were playing at this venue . If you like Radiohead/ XTC / Talking Heads then you will like this band . Most of their tracks are over 5 minutes long and this 3 piece band played very well on the night . As this venue is small and intimate , I was able to talk with Rueben - Singer/ Guitarist with Port Erin , and we had a great chat afterwards and I think that he appreciated my positive comments about his bands music incl their lastest album . You can't do this at some bigger venues ! The staff ( particularly the barmaid ) were very friendly and chatty . The bar is upstairs from the stage and is very quirky but in an interesting pleasant way Downstairs is where the stage is and the capacity for this venue I understand is approx 130 people . There is what looks like a permanent sound mixing desk and the sound was good on the night if not just slightly too loud . Another feature that I like about this venue is that you can watch what's happening on the stage on a screen upstairs in the bar area . I liked that original idea which I,ve not seen before elsewhere . There also was a projection show going on behind the band as they were playing which you probably would,nt get at other small music venues of this size . This definitely enhanced the enjoyment of Port Erin's performance in my opinion . I noticed that this venue proudly boasts that it has won the best smallest music venue in Britain award ! Well done to the owners who have obviously invested their time and money into this excellent music venue and better still that it is in Thanet too ! So , come music lovers of all types of music and get yourself down to this great little Music venue . I look forward to returning again for a gig very soon !

8. The Micro Museum

11 Church Hill, Ramsgate CT11 8RA England +44 7876 271255 [email protected] http://www.themicromuseum.org
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5.0 based on 239 reviews

The Micro Museum

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.

9. The Ravensgate Arms

56/58 King Street, Ramsgate CT11 8NY England +44 1843 582570 [email protected] https://www.ravensgatearms.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 55 reviews

The Ravensgate Arms

10. Conqueror Alehouse

4C Grange Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LR England +44 7890 203282 [email protected] http://www.conqueror-alehouse.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Conqueror Alehouse

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