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Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a coastal town in Kent with a Royal Harbour. Use this page to find local businesses, events and things to do in and around the town, and to see what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Ramsgate
Removals
Minters Ltd
Removals and storage company at Sandwich Industrial Estate: domestic, commercial and worldwide moves, packing, clearance and self-store.
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Leisure
River Runner
Boat trips from Sandwich Quay along the River Stour to see the seal colony, plus coastal trips and charter hire from Ramsgate Harbour.
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Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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ElectriciansPlumbers
Plumbing & Electrical
Plumbing and electrical call-outs for homes and businesses across Kent and Medway, from Gravesend: boilers, drains, rewires, EICR and EV chargers.
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Taxis
Same Day Couriers Kent
Courier booking service in Gravesend: same day, contract, medical, legal and parts deliveries collected across Kent and delivered UK-wide.
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Roofers
CL Baker Kent Roofing
Sittingbourne roofer for tiled and flat roofs, emergency repairs, chimney stacks, repointing and guttering across east Kent.
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Things to do in Ramsgate
Places to visit
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Ellington Park
Restored Victorian park in Ramsgate with a bandstand, two play areas, trim trail, wildlife pond and a community cafe.
Accessible
Family Friendly
Free
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Pegwell Bay Country Park
Free-to-enter country park on Pegwell Bay with a circular sea wall path, bird hide, play area and cafe, and the way into the nature reserve.
Accessible
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
RAF Manston History Museum
Museum of RAF Manston history near Ramsgate with a Vulcan, Canberra and Victor cockpit, plus a NAAFI cafe and seasonal events.
Accessible
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Britain's only Royal Harbour: a working harbour and marina with a waterfront of cafes, galleries, boat trips, the Obelisk and West Pier lighthouse.
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Ramsgate Tunnels
Wartime air raid shelter tunnels under Ramsgate, explored on guided tours that start with a film in the old Victorian railway tunnel.
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Shrine of St Augustine and National Pugin Centre
Pugin's own church in Ramsgate, now a shrine to St Augustine and home to the National Pugin Centre, open for visits most days.
Guides
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
Ramsgate: the Royal Harbour, the tunnels, Pugin’s church and the Manston museums
Ramsgate Royal Harbour, the tunnels, Pugin's church, Ellington Park, Pegwell Bay and the Manston museums, with the days each is open.
Food & drink in Ramsgate
Restaurants
Alexandra Ristorante Italiano
Family-run Italian restaurant on Ramsgate seafront with alfresco tables, gluten-free and vegan options and wheelchair access.
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Restaurants
Il Tricolore
Independent Italian restaurant at 13 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, open since 2014 and in its present premises since 2017.
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Restaurants
Marc-Pierre’s Kitchen
Ramsgate harbour restaurant serving classic fish and seafood with Kentish ingredients, plus vegetarian and allergy-aware options.
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Cafés
Njord Cafe & Bar
Independent cafe and bar at Cliffsend near Pegwell Bay, serving all day, with table booking and private hire.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
Thai Orchid Restaurant
Family-run Thai restaurant in West Cliff Arcade overlooking Ramsgate harbour, open for dinner, closed Mondays, with takeaway.
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Pubs
The Churchill Tavern
Traditional Paragon pub in Ramsgate with real ales, live music, a pub restaurant and function rooms to hire.
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Local news
Ramsgate
Sea Link electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk approved
Sea Link receives development consent for an electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk, with construction planning to follow.
Ramsgate
Why Ramsgate has a Royal Harbour: history beyond the waterfront cafés
Discover how Ramsgate gained its Royal Harbour title, and explore the engineering and maritime history behind the waterfront.
Ramsgate
Thanet beaches win four Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards in 2026
Thanet’s 2026 beach awards recognise 12 beaches, including four Blue Flag winners. Find the locations and understand the awards.
Town guide
About Ramsgate
Thanet District Council covers the town, and Ramsgate Town Council’s website carries local history pages.
The Kent Historic Environment Record says that, due to George IV’s patronage, Ramsgate’s harbour received the title of Royal Harbour. Visit Ramsgate has a Royal Harbour page, and Ramsgate Town Council’s history pages cover the harbour and its landmarks. Visit Ramsgate also publishes a Royal Harbour Trail guide for walkers.
Historic England lists The Grange, which A W N Pugin built for himself in 1843 to 1844, at Grade I (list entry 1203285). Visit Thanet says The Grange is owned by the Landmark Trust and is open to visitors on set open weekends and by booked tour, and the St Augustine’s Church website has visitor information, so check both for what you can visit.
The Clock House at Pier Yard on the Royal Harbour is listed at Grade II* by Historic England (list entry 1336325), and Thanet District Council has a page on its renovation project. The council also has a page on the Ramsgate Tunnels on Marina Esplanade. Check both pages for current information.
Getting there and around
Ramsgate station is on Station Approach Road, and Southeastern’s station page lists staffing and ticket office hours. Historic England lists the station building at Grade II (list entry 1086060) and dates it to 1924 to 1926. Southeastern’s High Speed services also call at Ramsgate, so check National Rail for which operators call and for current journey times.
Browse local businesses in and around Ramsgate, see what is on, and use the Explore Kent menu to reach neighbouring towns. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live.
Map of Ramsgate
Questions about Ramsgate
Which council covers Ramsgate?
Thanet District Council covers Ramsgate, which also has a town council. The Office for National Statistics counted about 140,600 people in the Thanet district at the 2021 census, and Thanet is also home to Margate and Broadstairs.
Why is it called the Royal Harbour?
The Kent Historic Environment Record says that, due to George IV's patronage, Ramsgate's harbour received the title of Royal Harbour. Visit Ramsgate has a Royal Harbour page and a Royal Harbour Trail guide, and Ramsgate Town Council's history pages cover the harbour's landmarks.
What is The Grange in Ramsgate?
The Grange is a house that A W N Pugin built for himself in 1843 to 1844, and Historic England lists it at Grade I (list entry 1203285). Visit Thanet says the Landmark Trust, which owns the house, opens it on set open weekends and by booked tour, and the St Augustine's Church website has visitor information.
Is there a train station in Ramsgate?
Yes. Ramsgate station is on Station Approach Road, and Southeastern's station page lists staffing and ticket office hours. Southeastern's High Speed services also call at Ramsgate. Check National Rail for which operators call, and for current journey times and fares.
What are the Clock House and the Ramsgate Tunnels?
Historic England lists the Clock House at Pier Yard, Royal Harbour, at Grade II* (list entry 1336325). Thanet District Council has pages on the Clock House renovation project and on the Ramsgate Tunnels on Marina Esplanade, so check them for what is open and for tour times.