The Royal Harbour of Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a typical English seaside town plus lots of added attractions. It has a working harbour and it’s one of my favourite places to sit and have a cup of good coffee and watch the boats coming in and going out with the ever changing sky.
Boats in the harbour in the early evening light
A storm is brewing!
Believe it or not you can swim in the English Channel!
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Where we are
Places to visit
Dickens House Museum and Bleak House (where he wrote David Copperfield); Pugin’s House; St. Augustine’s church; Turner Contemporary Art Gallery; Dover Castle; Viking Ship in Pegwell Bay
Things to do
- Walking along the white cliffs (up to 8km) with stunning sea views.
- nature walks (up to 9km).
- you can cycle (we have spare bikes) along safe scenic routes.
- fishing trips for mackerel and sea bass.
- golf (we have spare golf clubs).
- tennis (just round the corner!).
- and swimming of course!
Where to eat & drink?
Ramsgate has really good places to eat out and the best Indian restaurant, Kumar’s and the best fish & chips, Peter’s Factory. There are some great pubs – our favourite is Queen Charlotte’s, with local beers.
Entertainment?
A really small old cinema in Broadstairs and a much smaller theatre in Margate called Tom Thumb! Lots of pubs with jazz and country style music.The Ramsgate Music Hall.
We are 75 minutes away from Central London by train.
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Visit galleries and museums, or walk around Chinatown, or watch street theatre in Covent Garden. There’s so much to do for free in London. |
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And 20 minutes from Canterbury |
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We’re very close to Canterbury with its cathedral and historic buildings. |