Ramsgate, a commercial ferry port, with a car ferry service, and also has a marina.
Still a genteel resort, which became popular after a visit by George IV in 1827.
Georgian buildings in the town, and St Augustin's 1851 Roman Catholic church was designed by Pugin and he is buried here.
Chalk cliffs and sands, beach at Pegwell Bay to the south is worth a try.
The town has a Tourist Information Centre.
Minster Abbey Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet, Ramsgate
off A253 west, an early nunnery with 7th century ruins, the Benedictine nuns still occupy the existing house. View by tour only. Shop. Minster Abbey information
Maritime Museum Clock House, Pier Yard, Ramsgate CT11 8LS
in a 19th century clock house, telling the nautical history of Ramsgate and the Goodwin Sands. Maritime Museum information
Ramsgate Motor Museum Westcliff Hall, Ramsgate CT11 9JX
This museum is now closed. Ramsgate Motor Museum information
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Tothill Street,Minster Ramsgate CT12 4HY MAP Just 2 minute’s drive from Ramsgate’s centre, this Premier Inn offers modern rooms with comfortable Hypnos beds. Guests can enjoy free parking and an on-site restaurant. Each room at Premier Inn Ramsgate features a TV and tea/coffee facilities for g... More Information and Book ... |
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Victoria Parade, East Cliff Ramsgate CT11 8DT MAP Situated on Ramsgate's East Cliff, this Comfort Inn features a beauty salon, free Wi-Fi and ample free parking. Some of the en suite rooms have sea views and a balcony. This Grade II Victorian building boasts panoramic views across the English Channel, j... More Information and Book ... |
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Tothill Street, Ramsgate CT12 4AU MAP With 24-hour check-in, the Holiday Inn Ramsgate Minster is 6 miles from the beaches of Margate. Close to Kent International Airport, there are 4 golf courses within a 10-mile radius. Air-conditioned rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate feature power... More Information and Book ... |
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Durlock, Minster Ramsgate CT12 4HD MAP With is quiet location opposite the abbey, yet within walking distance of traditional old English pubs and restaurants, Durlock Lodge offers charming accommodation set in a traditional British village. You can have a self service continental breakfast as ... More Information and Book ... |
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81 Pegwell Road Ramsgate CT11 0NJ MAP Offering stunning panoramic views over the English Channel from atop the Pegwell cliffs, the Pegwell Bay Hotel is ideally situated. Complete with 42 fully refurbished en suite bedrooms, you're free to relax in the residents lounge area (with bar) or the ... More Information and Book ... |
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37 Spencer Square Ramsgate CT11 9LD MAP This licensed, family-run hotel is a Grade II listed, Regency building situated in a magnificent quiet square, 300 metres from the seafront and directly above the Ramsgate ferry terminal. Spencer Court Hotel overlooks gardens, tennis courts and the sea.... More Information and Book ... |
Visit the nearby resorts of Broadstairs and Margate, take a day trip to historic Canterbury
Towns Near Ramsgate To Visit - straight line distance:
Broadstairs Tourist Information (2.05 miles) Margate Tourist Information (4.08 miles) Sandwich Tourist Information (5.21 miles) Deal Tourist Information (7.66 miles)