Why go
- Seaside town in Kent, England.
History
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 there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.6 mi from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.7 mi from the centre
Where to stay
49 W Cliff Rd, Broadstairs CT10 1PY, United Kingdom · thecornerbroadstairs.co.uk
24 Ramsgate Rd, Broadstairs CT10 1PP, United Kingdom · broadstairshouse.co.uk
Thorne Hill, Ramsgate CT12 5DS, United Kingdom · chapelhouseestate.co.uk
24 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs CT10 1QL, United Kingdom · cintrabb.com
29 W Cliff Rd, Ramsgate CT11 9JP, United Kingdom · thebedfordinn.co.uk
Ramsgate Rd, Broadstairs CT10 1PN, United Kingdom · yarrowhotel.co.uk
Indoor
38 Crow Hill, Broadstairs CT10 1HT, United Kingdom · booking.com
81 Pegwell Rd, Ramsgate CT11 0NJ, United Kingdom · pegwellbayhotel.co.uk
481 Margate Rd, Westwood, Broadstairs CT10 2QD, United Kingdom · marstonsinns.co.uk
23 High St, Broadstairs CT10 1LP, United Kingdom · facebook.com
The Falstaff, 16-18 Addington St, Ramsgate CT11 9JJ, United Kingdom · thefalstafframsgate.com
29 Beach St, Deal CT14 6HY, United Kingdom · waterfrontdeal.net
45 Grange Rd, Ramsgate CT11 9LR, United Kingdom · thehoteldeville.co.uk
66 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LN, United Kingdom · royaloakramsgate.com
Discovery Park, Spitfire Wy, Sandwich CT13 9FR, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
10-12 Nelson Cres, Ramsgate CT11 9JF, United Kingdom · royalharbourhotel.co.uk
8 Dundonald Rd, Broadstairs CT10 1PE, United Kingdom · smithtownhouse.co.uk
53 Margate Rd, Westwood, Broadstairs, Ramsgate CT12 5GR, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Royal Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LZ, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
27 Albion St, Broadstairs CT10 1LU, United Kingdom · thesealounge.co.uk
37 Spencer Square, Ramsgate CT11 9LD, United Kingdom · spencercourthotel.co.uk
6-12 Albion St, Broadstairs CT10 1AN, United Kingdom · albionbroadstairs.co.uk
29 Augusta Rd, Ramsgate CT11 8JP, United Kingdom
20 Queens Rd, Broadstairs CT10 1NU, United Kingdom · theguesthousebroadstairs.com
Indoor
73, Ramsgate CT12 6JE, United Kingdom
Indoor
1 Alma Rd, Ramsgate CT11 7PA, United Kingdom
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 16 King Street, Margate, CT9 1DA · hantverk-found.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 14 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LU · posillipo.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 10 Duke Street, Margate, CT9 1EP · margatemasalagate.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1-2 Marine Gardens, Margate, CT9 1UH · topspizza.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2AL · storelocator.asda.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, kosher, step-free access · Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2FH · kfc.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2QG · mcdonalds.com
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00 · Beach Drive, Ramsgate, CT11 8HF · thelounges.co.uk
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · frankieandbennys.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:30-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 106 High Street, Margate,… · greggs.co.uk
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00,10:00-12:00+ Features: vegetarian options · 29 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LX · albarinorestaurant.co.uk
Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:30,17:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 21 The Parade, Margate, CT9 1EX · angelasofmargate.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 15:00-22:00 Features: delivery, step-free access · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PR · kaspas.co.uk
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th off; Fr 17:30-23:00; Sa 13:00-16:00,17:30-23:00; Su 11:00+ Features: outdoor seating · 6 Harbour Arm Stone Pier,… · divemargate.com
French, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 54 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1NF · restaurant54.co.uk
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 13 Northwood Road, CT12 6RR · smokeandcoramsgate.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 172 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JW
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00;Sa 09:00-16:00;Su 09:00-13:00 · George Hill Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3BN · taddysbarn.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, dogs welcome · 13 Margate Harbour Arm, Margate,… · sargasso.bar
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 15:00-21:00; We-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off Features: step-free access · 72 Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 5RY
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 140 High Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1JB
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · barletta.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-16:00; Th 11:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-20:00 · 43 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1NE
Oriental, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 186 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QN
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00+ · 1-2 West Cliff Arcade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LH
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 86 Queen Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9ER · queens-kebab.co.uk
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · 16 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate, CT9 2DY · facebook.com
Crepe, Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 45 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1NE
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 117 High Street, CT10 1NQ
Steak House, Burger, Grill, Restaurant · Steak House/Burger restaurant · 19-21 Albion Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1LU
Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,We-Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu off · 6 The Broadway, Broadstairs, CT10 2AD
Food Court · food court · Westbrook Promenade · thesundeck.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 250 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2PX
Fish, Fast Food · Fish fast food · Fort Hill, Margate, CT9 1HD
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 6 Market Place, Margate, CT9 1EN
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant · 182 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QN
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 80 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2RE
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · askitalian.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 64 Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 5RY · bayleafmargate.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 47 - 49 High Street, CT10 1JL · papajohns.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:30-15:30 Features: takeaway · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · caffenero.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 Features: vegetarian options · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF · nandos.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Margate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PR · locations.burgerking.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · New Haine Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5AD · tobycarvery.co.uk
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Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Ramsgate, UK — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ramsgate, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach