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.

What to see - Ramsgate Tourist Attractions

  Churches

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

  Museums

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

Where to stay in Ramsgate

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Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster Tothill Street, Ramsgate CT12 4AU MAP
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate Minster is a new hotel conveniently located for Kent International Airport, Canterbury and the local beaches at Margate and Broadstairs. Each room has a power shower, a flat-screen plasma TV and air conditioning. Interconnect...
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Comfort Inn Ramsgate (Formerly The San Clu Hotel) Victoria Parade, East Cliff Ramsgate CT11 8DT MAP
This fully air conditioned hotel with sea views features a bar, restaurant, beauty salon, wireless internet, conference suite, function room and ample free parking. Situated on Ramsgate's East Cliff, this Grade II Victorian building boasts panoramic view...
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Kent International Hotel Harbour Parade Ramsgate CT11 8LZ MAP
Overlooking the Royal Yachting Marina, with spectacular views across the South Coast, this stylish and modern hotel is a popular place for entertaining and relaxing. The hotel's newly refurbished Atrium Restaurant serves an à la carte menu alongside tr...
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The Oak Hotel 66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate CT11 8LN MAP
The Oak Hotel is ideally located in the coastal seaside resort of Ramsgate, Kent. Situated in the only Royal Harbour in the country, the hotel enjoys spectaular marina and harbour views.The hotel boasts 34 newly refurbished, en-suite bedrooms.. ...
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

The Royal Harbour Hotel 3* Guest House

The Royal Harbour Hotel 10-11 Nelson Crescent Ramsgate CT11 9JF MAP
The Hotel comprises of adjoining Georgian houses and occupies the prime position in an historic garden crescent. Many rooms, some with their own balconies, boast magnificent views over the marina and English Channel.. ...
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Spencer Court Hotel 3* Guest accommodation

Spencer Court Hotel 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....
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The Pegwell Bay Hotel 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 ...
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Durlock Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Durlock Lodge Durlock 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 ...
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Around The Ramsgate Area

Visit the nearby resorts of Broadstairs and Margate, take a day trip to historic Canterbury

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Broadstairs (2.05 miles) Margate (4.08 miles) Sandwich (5.21 miles) Deal (7.66 miles) Herne Bay (12.55 miles) Dover (14.95 miles) Canterbury (15.07 miles) Folkestone (20.25 miles) Hythe (23.08 miles)