Situated on the south-eastern tip of Kent, the Isle of Thanet covers an area of approximately 30 square miles. Its three principal resorts - Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate - have been welcoming visitors for generations.
The beaches of Margate made it one of the first seaside resorts in Britain and all the traditional pleasure from sandcastles to donkey rides are still on offer. Margate is home to Dreamland Fun Park, the largest coastal leisure complex in the South of England. The park’s 1,000 metre rollercoaster, opened in 1921, is the UK’s oldest operating wooden scenic railway.
The nautical theme continues at Ramsgate as you pass the time watching fishermen land their daily catch or enjoy a boat cruise along the coast. The beautiful Royal Harbour and marina, with its pubs, pavement cafés and newly restored steam tug Cervia all sparkle on the seafront - focus of a stunning £90 million rejuvenation.
But it’s not just on the coast that a visitor will find delights. Many of the ancient villages that dot the island offer their own unique attractions. Among them are the majestic Quex House and Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington, with its 500 African and Asian mammals on display, Minster’s Rural Craft Museum and Workshops, the Windmill and Animal Farm at Sarre and the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Pavilion and Manston.
The new Thanet Way brings all this within an hour of the M2 and M25. The Isle of Thanet is easy to get to and fun when you’re here. Add in direct train links and the pleasures of a visit to this glorious corner of England have never been greater, or easier to access. Population 38,000
Attraction
Minster Abbey
RAF Manston History Museum
Ramsgate Main Sands
Sandwich & Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Steam Tug Cervia
The Boating Pool
Budget
Travelodge Ramsgate Seafront *book online*
Caravan Park
Casino
Classes
Dentist
Dumpton Park Dental Surgery
Hamill Family Dental Practice
Vale Square Dental Practice
Doctor
East Cliff Medical Practice
Newington Road Surgery
Summerhill Surgery
The Grange Practice
The Wickham Surgery
Golf Club
Stonelees Golf CentreHealth and Fitness Club
Body Biz Health Club
Changes Day Spa
Market
Pub and Bar
Albert Public House
Blazing Donkey
Camden Arms
Cherry Orchard
Eagle Inn
Horse & Groom
King Of Denmark
Port Anchor
Prince Harry
Queens Head
Rising Sun
South Eastern Tavern
Vale Tavern
York Arms
Restaurant
Alexandra Ristorante Italiano
Surin Thai Restaurant
Solicitor
Robinson & Allfree
Robinson Allfree
Thorn Drury & Searles
Taxi
Central Cars
Dee Lux Cars
Invicta Taxis
Ramsgate Cars
Smiley Cars
Star Cars
Vet
Sports Clubs
Cliftonville (Men's Hockey)
Cliftonville (Women's Hockey)
Minster CC (Cricket)
Royal Temple Yacht Club (Sailing)
XL Club ( Kent & East Sussex District) (Cricket)
Shops
W H Smith Ltd
Lavendersblue Flowers
Grass Roots
Boots
Wyevale Garden Centre
Sherleys Pet Stores
Animal Kingdom
Thanet Organic Produce
Courts Pharmacy
R & J Moore Ltd
Martins
M J Stockbridge
Express Pictures
Downings Gallery
Holland and Barratt
Peacocks
Careford Catering Company
Nice Things
Ahoy Fishmongers
Antiques
Thanet Antiques & Marine Paraphernalia Ltd
Patricia Antiques
Activities
Ten-Ring Archery(Archery)
Sea Searcher Boat Trips(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Searcher Boat Trips(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Ramsgate
Foy Boat (0.27 miles)
Travelodge Ramsgate Seafront (0.29 miles)
Royal Harbour Hotel (0.39 miles)
The Hotel comprises of adjoining Georgian houses and occupies the prime position in an historic garden crescent. Many rooms, some with their own balconies, boast magnificent views over the marina ... More
My Seaside Luxury (0.39 miles)
Spencer Court Hotel (0.39 miles)
The hotel is situated well within easy reach of the train station, the sea front, the Royal Harbour and yacht marina, we are proud of our three star guest accommodation rating ... More
9 The Regency (0.54 miles)
Comfort Inn Ramsgate (0.58 miles)
This fully air conditioned hotel with sea views features a bar, restaurant, beauty salon, wireless internet, conference suite, function room and ample free parking.
Situated on Ramsgate's East Cliff, this Grade II ... More
Redcot House (0.59 miles)
Pegwell Bay Hotel (1.20 miles)
Offering stunning panoramic views over the English Channel from atop the Pegwell cliffs, the Pegwell Bay Hotel is ideally situated.
Complete with 42 fully refurbished en suite bedrooms, you're free to relax ... More
South Lodge Guest House (1.72 miles)
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