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About Ramsgate

Ramsgate lies at the centre of three famous east coast resorts, the other two being Broadstairs and Margate. It is also not far away from the coast of Deal, the area in which Julius Caesar tried to land in 55 BC.

Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822 and it is this visit that gave the town the popularity it has enjoyed ever since. There is also a picturesque marina, this is always a lively place where it is a pleasure to wander around just to look at tall mast yachts and bright sailing boats. The fact that the town is known first as a ferry port takes nothing away from the pleasant ambience felt in its streets, gardens and along its brightly lit promenade.

The main bathing beach lies to the north of the harbour, this is quite safe for swimming as long as you stay clear of the harbour wall. The sands are fun for children and good for sun-worshippers.

The town preserves many handsome Georgian properties, of interest is St.Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, this was designed by Pugin it dates from 1851 and is where he is buried.

Ramsgate is busier than its near neighbour Broadstairs, and probably less hectic than Margate. It offers much of interest with chalk cliffs, sands at nearby Pegwell Bay and at close-by Sandwich there is a nature reserve and the Royal George Golf Links.

With plenty of shops, restaurants, inns, hotels and other sorts of holiday accommodation, Margate makes an ideal resort for a family holiday.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Ramsgate

Bleak House	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
North Foreland Lighthouse	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Richborough Roman Amphitheatre	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Deal Castle	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Walmer Castle & Garden	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Reculver Towers & Roman Fort	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Goodnestone Park Gardens	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Howletts Wild Animal Park	(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Wealden Woodlands	(13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
The White Cliffs of Dover	(13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Lydden Motor Racing Circuit	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
St Augustine's Abbey	(14.6 miles, 23.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Crabble Corn Mill	(14.6 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Dover Castle	(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Dover Museum	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Ramsgate

Broadstairs, in the county of Kent (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction N)
At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens.
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Margate, in the county of Kent (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)
Traditional seaside resort which is famous for the invention of the covered bathing machine.
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Birchington, in the county of Kent (5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW)
Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea.
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Barfrestone, in the county of Kent (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SW)
Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages.
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Aylesham, in the county of Kent (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines.
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Snowdown, in the county of Kent (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales.
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St Margaret's at Cliffe, in the county of Kent (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction S)
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Canterbury, in the county of Kent (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English...
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Dover, in the county of Kent (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction S)
The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
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Chilham, in the county of Kent (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction W)
Chilham is a place of extraordinary serenity, it is both picturesque and pleasant, a lovely place to spend a perfectly peaceful day or a quiet, romantic weekend.
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Hythe, in the county of Kent (23.5 miles, 37.8 km, direction SW)
This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred.
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Nearby travel help

Ramsgate Station	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Dumpton Park Station	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
M20 Junction 13	(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SW)
M20 Junction 12	(21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction SW)
Lydd Airport	(33.6 miles, 54.1 km, direction SW)
London City Airport	(60.0 miles, 96.5 km, direction W)
Ramsgate to London	(67.9 miles, 109.3 km, direction W)

Hotels & Accommodation in Ramsgate

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Ramsgate center
The Oak Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Kent International Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Comfort Inn Ramsgate (Formerly The San Clu Hotel)	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
The Royal Harbour Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
The Pegwell Bay Hotel	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SW)
Lonsdales Court Hotel	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Glenwood Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)
Palm Court Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N)
The Malvern Hotel & The Blues Grill	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N)
Pavilion View Hotel	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)
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