Things to do

Ramsgate is one of three villages that make up the Isle of Thanet.  Whether you want to eat at an award winning Thai restaurant such as The Surin , venture on an exhilarating sea safari from Ramsgate Harbour or simply laze around on a golden sandy beach then Ramsgate is for you. A local cinema, leisure centre, museums, art galleries, a 27 mile Viking Coastal Trail, churches and fabulous shopping opportunities makes pretty Ramsgate one of the most diverse holiday destinations you could choose. Ramsgate Harbour has an annual agenda including a Powerboat Grand Prix!

Easy connections to Europe via the nearby Channel Tunnel make this even more exciting and you can take a daily ferry to Belgium! Don't forget to visit beautiful Canterbury or the medieval village of Sandwich either! Charles Dickens wrote many of his works in the next door village of Broadstairs whilst Margate is in the process of creating one of Britain's most impressive art centres named after JMW Turner who chose Thanet to paint many of his famous works.

Ramsgate and the Isle of Thanet are a perfect example of why British Seaside towns are becoming cool again, and at only 90 minutes drive from London, or an easy train ride, why not come and see for yourself! 

Excellent information about what to do in Ramsgate and the Isle of Thanet including:

Sea Searcher Boat Trips (includes angling, seal spotting and bird watching trips)
The Pugins – Ramsgate Town Trail
Ramsgate Bay and Ramsgate main sands
Italianate Greenhouse
The Viking Ship ‘Hugin’
www.visitthanet.co.uk

Nelson Park Riding Centre - The largest horse riding establishment in Thanet!
www.nelsonpark.co.uk

Play Bay - is an exciting award winning indoor play area for 0-8 year olds – easy walking distance from Harbour Cottage
www.playbayramsgate.com

Capital Coastal Sailing - connects central London to Kent's beautiful coastline on their luxury 42ft Feeling yacht Suzianna
www.capitalcoastal.com

Horizon Sea Safaris
www.horizonseasafaris.co.uk 

Stonelees Golf Centre (Ramsgate)
www.stonelees.co.uk

The Pugins – Ramsgate Town Trail (One of Britain’s most famous architects)
www.pugin-society.org

The Ramsgate Maritime Museum
www.ekmt.fogonline.co.uk

Stunning 27 mile Viking Coastal Trail www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk

Monkton Nature Reserve
www.mnr.manston.net

Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
www.westwoodx.co.uk

Ramsgate Sports centre
www.leisureforce.co.uk

Dickens House Museum
www.dickenshouse.co.uk

Westcliff leisure park
www.westcliffleisurepark.co.uk

The Shell Grotto
www.shellgrotto.co.uk

The Turner Contemporary
www.turnercontemporary.org

The Good Beach Guide
www.goodbeachguide.co.uk

Thanet Flying Club
www.tgaviation.com

Ramsgate Motor Museum
www.thanetonline.com/RamsgateMotorMuseum

Royal St George's (World famous golf course)
www.royalstgeorges.com

The Spitfire and Hurricane Museum
www.spitfire.memorial.museum.com

Galleon Cruises
www.galleoncruises.com

Theatre Royal Margate (elegant historic building, second oldest theatre in Britain)
www.theatreroyalmargate.co.uk

Cliftonville Farmers Market (Voted best Farmer's market in Kent in 2006)
Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade, Margate, Kent.
Open between 10am and 1pm on the last Sunday of each month, except in December.

Places to Eat

Siam Kitchen

8-10 Albion Hill, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 593287
Authentic Thai cuisine overlooking Ramsgate's Royal Harbour.

Melins

28 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 585118
Now open - Italian and Mediterranean food and wine freshly prepared daily. Pasta, pizza, fish and meat all available.

Harvey's Crab and Oyster

50 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 591110

Alexandra Ristorante Italiano

70 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 590595
The only Italian restaurant located by the Royal Harbour, serving genuine Italian pizzas, pasta and other speciality all prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked to order. Wide selection of salad and vegetarian meals.

Rokka

64 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 599999
Rokka is a modern and upbeat restaurant bar. Open from 10am, we offer a full drinks range as well as a mediterranean menu throughout the day

Jackson's Wharf

30 York Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592550

The Churchill Pub and Restaurant

19-22 Paragon, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 587862
"The Country Pub in Town". Home cooked traditional English food, real ales, live music and function room available for hire.

China Garden

57 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 588058
Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai Restaurant and Takeaway. 'A la carte' menu and special set dinners available. 'Eat as much as you like' lunchtime and evening buffet from £4.90. Take away service available.

Patogh

2 Effingham Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 852631
If you are interested in food you must come and experinece one of the worlds most influential and important cuisines. Open daily, please call to confirm opening times.

Atlantis Restaurant

The Oak Hotel, 66 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 581582
Atlantis is part of The Oak Hotel complex based on Ramsgate Harbour.

Surin Restaurant

30 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592001
A top 5 Thai restaurant in UK as recommended by The Good Food Guide, Time Out, The Guardian and The Independent.

The Jazz Room's

88 Harbour Parade, Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 595459
Trendy bar for over 25's smart dress. Music policy of soul, jazz and funk over 2 floors. Function suite available. Open till late

The Waterfront

9-12 West Cliff Arcade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 580477
The Waterfront is superbly situated directly overlooking the Royal Harbour. We also have an outside eating area which is a perfect sun trap. As a friendly family run restaurant we have an extensive menu that caters for all.

Thai Style

1-2 Westcliff Arcade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 585505
Home made traditional Thai cuisine in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, enjoying the best views in the area overlooking Ramsgate Harbour. Booking recommended

The Foy Boat

8 Sion Hill, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 591198
Home-cooked food available ranging from light lunches, Steak Nights and Sunday Carvery.

Pizza Express Ramsgate

52 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592186
Situated on the harbour wall offering stunning panoramic views over the whole harbour. We have a private room for parties, functions, business lunches seating uo to 18 people. Disabled access but toilets are upstairs with the baby changing

St Lawrence Tandoori

9 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 852265

Harbour Lights Restaurant

End of East Pier, Ramsgate Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592224
Enjoy our excellent cuisine using the finest seafood and Kent reared meats. We are fully licenced. Open every day of the week for coffee, lunch and dinner, closed Sunday evening.

Bambuddha Hut

14 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 586865
Malaysian Restaurant

St Lawrence Tavern

The High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592337
One of the Real Ale specialist pubs with regular guest ales from local and UK breweries alike. There is always something new to try with drinks from around the world and themed food nights in the restaurant which is extremely popular.

Bon Appetit

4 Westcliff Arcade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 852750
A la carte fresh fish and daily specials, overlooking Ramsgate's Royal Harbour. Open Monday- Saturday for lunches and evening meals, and Sunday for lunch.

The Royal Harbour Restaurant

Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592121
Both a fun pub & restaurant. In the first floor restaurant there are spectacular views over Ramsgate's Royal Harbour and a superb menu expertly created by our team of chefs. In the ground floor pub things get a little mad over the weekend

Bunny's

13 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 592889
Under New Ownership. Coffee bar and licensed restaurant serving homemade British food at realistic prices! Roast on Sunday, daily specials, relaxed atmosphere and families welcome.

Twin Dragons Chinese Restaurant

92 Queen Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Tel: 01843 851888
Proud to present you our eat as much as you like offer. More then 150 items to choose from. Freshly cooked to order. We hope you come & enjoy the experience of fine Chinese cuisine in our elegant and sophisticated setting restaurant