In and around Ramsgate
Ramsgate and the surrounding areas have a wide variety of places to go and things to do to keep you busy during your stay at Redcot House.
We've included just a few ideas on this page and when you arrive at Redcot House, you'll find more information and of course, feel free to ask us as well.
You can also learn more about Thanet's places and events by going to www.visitthanet.co.uk and Ramsgate's Visitor Information Point is on Harbour Parade, opposite the Maritime Museum and is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
When you arrive, you can also learn more about the town, the surrounding area and what to do by meeting a Kent Greeter. It's totally FREE and run by volunteers who are passionate about our town and want to share their expert knowledge with you!
Ramsgate town - A 15 minute stroll along the seafront from Redcot House will take you into the town centre, with a mixture of High Street shops and independent retailers, as well as a cosmopolitan array of cafes, bars and restaurants, many with fantastic views across the Royal Harbour Marina.
King George VI Park – 3 minutes’ walk from Redcot House, the park is famous for wild green Parakeets. You can also see the amazing Italianate greenhouse, pictured above and recently restored, originally part of East Cliff Lodge.
Ramsgate beaches – award winning beaches a few minutes walk away.
Royal Marina – the UK’s only Royal Harbour Marina, steeped in history and a great place to people watch outside one of the many cafes and bars, explore some interesting shops in the old boat arches or visit the 18th century sailor’s Church.
The Grange – designed and built by Augustus Pugin as his family home, now a Landmark Trust property with a small museum open on Wednesdays from 2pm – 4pm. AWN Pugin was responsible for the interiors of the Houses of Parliament and you can see the impact he had on Ramsgate on a walking trail, visiting 29 sites around the town.
The Granville Theatre & Cinema – a few minutes walk from Redcot House and home to a wide range of shows, events and the latest Hollywood films. We let you know what’s on during your stay, click here before you book or check out the posters on your way into Ramsgate town.
Costumed walks - throughout July and August you can join guided walks around the town and meet famous characters from the past.
The Great Wall of Ramsgate - 100 large scale pieces of artwork by local artists, celebrating the past, present and future of Ramsgate.
Maritime museum - situated on Ramsgates harbour in an old Clock House.
Boat trips - take a boat trip from the harbour to watch the local seals, cruise along the coast or even visit Europes largest off-shore wind farm. Check the following sites for details of trips available - Horizon Sea Safaris or Sea Searcher Boat Trips.
Viking Ship 'Hugin' - overlooking Pegwell Bay, a replica of the Viking ship which sailed from Denmark to Thanet in 1949 commemorating the 1500 year anniversary of the invasion of Britain.