Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a seaside port town and civil parish in the district of Thanet in eastern Kent, England.
It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century. In 2021 it had a population of 42,027. Ramsgate's main attraction is its coastline, and its main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast, and the Port of Ramsgate provided cross-channel ferries for many years.
Getting to Ramsgate
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A new classical-style station built by Edwin Fry between 1924 and 1926, the building is now Grade-II listed.
Things to do
There are lots of things to do in Ramsgate such as walking, water sports, land-based fun and cycling. Take a stroll around Ramsgate's Royal Harbour and enjoy the thriving cafe culture alongside the marina. The Main Sands. Ramsgate's Main Sands were awarded an environmental Blue Flag award for its cleanliness (in 2010) and can be less crowded than the more popular beaches at Margate and Broadstairs.
Where to eat
Ramsgate offers some of the best dining in the South East of England, with several well-regarded restaurants situated around the picturesque harbour including the renowned Surin Restaurant, Alexandra Ristorante and young businesses such as Eddie Gilberts and Age & Sons which have built up formidable reputations in a very short amount of time.
Getting around Ramsgate the local way
- Get aroundAirport Connections () offers luxury car and minibus connections to Kent International Airport.
- Go nextDover is also the main port in South-east England with cross-channel ferry services to Calais, Boulogne and Oostende.
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