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Ramsgate

Ramsgate is a seaport town and civil parish in the Thanet district of Kent, southeast England, situated on the Isle of Thanet with a population of 42,027 according to the 2021 census.^[1] Its sheltered harbour, developed from the 18th century as a refuge for ships after a destructive 1748 storm, became a hub for fishing, trade, and military operations.^[2] Designated the only Royal Harbour in the United Kingdom by King George IV in 1821, it features Georgian-era infrastructure including piers begun in 1749 and completed aspects by 1850.^[3]^[4] The town emerged as a prominent Victorian seaside resort in the 19th century, attracting visitors with its sandy beaches, sea-bathing facilities—introduced via the first canopied bathing machines in 1754—and railway connection established in 1846, which facilitated mass tourism.^[2]^[3] Ramsgate's strategic coastal position contributed to its involvement in key historical events, such as serving as a departure point during the Napoleonic Wars and hosting approximately 80,000 evacuated troops during the 1940 Dunkirk operation, where local vessels supported Operation Dynamo.^[3]^[2] The harbour's national importance was further recognized in 2024 with its designation as a Heritage Harbour, underscoring its preserved maritime heritage amid ongoing roles in smaller freight, fishing, and leisure boating.^[5]

Geography and Environment

Location and Topography

Ramsgate lies on the Isle of Thanet in eastern Kent, England, within the district of Thanet, at coordinates approximately 51°20′N 1°25′E.^[6]^[7] The town is positioned about 79 miles southeast of London by road.^[8] The topography of Ramsgate is predominantly flat and low-lying, typical of the Isle of Thanet, with chalk cliffs including East Cliff and West Cliff rising along the coast to heights of up to 30 meters. Sandy beaches lie at the base of these cliffs, forming sheltered bays that create natural harbor conditions.^[9]^[10] Underlying this landscape is Cretaceous chalk bedrock from the Upper Chalk Group, providing a stable foundation resistant to subsidence. Exposure to the North Sea via the Strait of Dover contributes to ongoing coastal erosion, with about 85% of Thanet's shoreline vulnerable, alongside flood risks from tidal inundation and surface water accumulation in flatter areas.^[11]^[12]^[13]

Climate and Coastal Features

Ramsgate features a temperate oceanic climate typical of southeast England, with mild temperatures moderated by its coastal location. The annual mean temperature averages 10.5°C, derived from historical data showing comfortable summers where highs rarely surpass 25°C and winters that seldom drop below freezing, minimizing extreme seasonal swings. Precipitation totals approximately 700-800 mm annually, with the wettest months like October and November recording around 60-80 mm, often influenced by Atlantic weather systems.^[14]^[15]^[16] Prevailing sea breezes from the North Sea provide natural cooling during warmer periods but exacerbate risks from storm surges and gales, given the area's exposure to easterly winds. Notable vulnerability was demonstrated during the North Sea flood of 1953, when a combination of low atmospheric pressure, high tides, and gale-force winds generated surges up to 6 meters, breaching defenses and flooding low-lying coastal areas in Kent, including damage to Ramsgate's infrastructure and prompting subsequent sea wall reinforcements.^[17]^[18] Coastal features include chalk cliffs and reefs along the Thanet shoreline, where erosion rates remain relatively low—typically under 0.5 m per year in managed sections—but pose ongoing threats managed via groynes, sea walls, and periodic beach nourishment to counteract sediment loss. The subtidal and intertidal chalk reefs, forming the UK's second-largest continuous stretch, host diverse benthic communities including algae, sponges, anemones, and crustaceans, sustaining small-scale fisheries through habitats that support fish and shellfish populations.^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]

History

Pre-Modern Origins

Archaeological evidence indicates sparse Roman-era activity at Ramsgate, including burials discovered in 1870 near the Granville Hotel on East Cliff and remnants of tiles and wooden piles suggestive of a minor haven or slipway, though the primary Roman port and administrative centers were located nearby at Richborough, approximately 4.5 miles distant.^[23] Following the Roman withdrawal, Anglo-Saxon settlement in the vicinity commenced with the legendary arrival of Hengist and Horsa in 449 AD at Ebbsfleet in Pegwell Bay, adjacent to Ramsgate, marking the establishment of Jutish influence in Kent; this was followed by St. Augustine's landing in 597 AD at the same site to initiate the conversion of the Kingdom of Kent to Christianity.^[23] Ramsgate emerged as a small fishing and agrarian hamlet by the medieval period, operating under the manor of Minster-in-Thanet, which was documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 as holding 242.5 households and controlled by the monks of St. Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury, reflecting its subordination to larger ecclesiastical estates rather than independent development.^[24] Medieval expansion was constrained and linked to regional religious foundations, notably Minster Abbey established in 670 AD by Ermenburga, which exerted influence over local lands including those encompassing Ramsgate; the settlement's earliest documented name appears in the Kent Hundred Rolls of 1274–1275 as "Ramisgate" or "Remmesgate," denoting a raven's cliff gap.^[25] ^[26] The Isle of Thanet's isolation, maintained by the Wantsum Channel separating it from the mainland until gradual silting rendered it navigable only into the late Middle Ages— with the last recorded passage around 1672—fostered a self-reliant economy centered on fishing and farming, limiting port functions and broader trade until formal incorporation as a limb of the Cinque Port of Sandwich in 1483.^[23] ^[27] ^[28]

18th-19th Century Development

Following a destructive storm in 1748 that damaged existing facilities, parliamentary approval was granted in 1749 for constructing a new harbor of refuge at Ramsgate, initiating significant infrastructural development.^[29] In 1777, the Harbor Board engaged civil engineer John Smeaton to redesign the harbor basin and incorporate a graving dock for ship repairs, with construction spanning from 1774 to the early 1790s under Smeaton's oversight until his death in 1792.^[30] ^[31] These enhancements transformed the harbor into a viable commercial and naval asset, supporting trade and military logistics during the Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815), when Ramsgate served as a primary embarkation point for troops and supplies to the Continent.^[29] ^[32] The harbor's strategic role amid wartime demands, combined with Ramsgate's proximity to London—approximately 80 miles southeast—drove accelerated investment and population expansion, contrasting with slower growth in inland Kent areas reliant on agriculture.^[29] Census records indicate the population rose to 5,746 by 1801, reflecting influxes from maritime activities and garrison establishments.^[33] Postwar demobilization after 1815 shifted focus toward leisure, positioning Ramsgate as an emerging seaside resort amid the Regency era's vogue for sea bathing among the aristocracy. King George IV's visits in 1821 led to the harbor's designation as the Royal Harbour, the only such in the United Kingdom, enhancing its prestige and drawing elite visitors with improved packet boats and amenities.^[34] ^[35] The arrival of the South Eastern Railway extension in 1846 further catalyzed tourism by facilitating mass access from London, expanding the resort's appeal beyond seasonal aristocracy to broader middle-class excursions and solidifying Ramsgate's dual identity as port and pleasure destination.^[29]

World Wars and Mid-20th Century

Ramsgate's harbour supported naval operations during World War I as part of the broader Dover Patrol efforts to secure the English Channel against German naval threats, including patrols and anti-submarine activities.^[36] The town's proximity to Dover placed it within the operational zone, where it faced German bombardments, such as shelling claimed by the Germans in 1915, though impacts were limited.^[37] In World War II, Ramsgate Harbour emerged as a primary assembly and departure point for the "little ships" in Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evacuation from May 26 to June 4, 1940. Around 850 private boats gathered in the harbour before crossing to ferry approximately 100,000 troops from the beaches to larger warships, with Ramsgate handling a substantial portion of the flotilla's organization due to its facilities and Royal Navy presence.^[38]^[39] Local civilians aided by providing food, clothing, and medical support to disembarking soldiers, numbering in the tens of thousands processed through the port.^[40] The town suffered intense Luftwaffe attacks during the Battle of Britain, culminating in a devastating raid on August 24, 1940, when over 500 bombs fell in minutes, killing at least 100 civilians and destroying homes, businesses, and infrastructure.^[41]^[42] Further bombings continued, rendering parts of Ramsgate among the most heavily hit provincial towns, with residents sheltering in the extensive tunnel network developed pre-war.^[41] Post-war reconstruction emphasized restoring housing and public amenities, aligning with national efforts to address war damage through prefabricated and council-built homes under the emerging welfare state framework. Tourism surged in the 1950s and 1960s, drawing thousands of families annually to Ramsgate's sands, piers, and entertainments, fueled by domestic holiday trends and improved rail access before mass air travel eroded seaside stays.^[43] The port adapted with Hoverlloyd's cross-Channel hovercraft service launching in 1966 from Ramsgate to Calais, handling growing passenger volumes into the 1970s amid competition from conventional ferries and aviation. Nationalization of related British Rail shipping interests in the late 1960s constrained private maritime investment, shifting focus toward public operations.

Post-1970s Decline and Regeneration Efforts

The Port of Ramsgate experienced significant decline from the 1980s onward, exacerbated by the loss of cross-Channel ferry routes competing with the Channel Tunnel, which opened in 1994 and contributed to a 26% drop in English Channel ferry passengers by the late 1990s.^[44] This shift, combined with the rise of low-cost airlines, reduced commercial viability, leading to income plummeting by £1.73 million in 2013-2014 alone and placing the port on the verge of bankruptcy.^[45] Broader global trade changes and inadequate UK government subsidies for regional ports further intensified deindustrialization, beyond mere seasonal tourism fluctuations, as freight traffic migrated to larger facilities like Dover.^[46] Commercial operations at the port wound down by 2017, with roll-on/roll-off berths seeing reduced use and the focus shifting to leisure marinas and smaller craft.^[47] Population stagnation reflected these economic pressures, with Ramsgate's numbers holding near 40,408 from 2011 before modest growth to 41,896 by 2021, a roughly 3.6% increase, amid Thanet district's slower 4.8% rise compared to the South East's 7.5%.^[48]^[49] Regeneration initiatives gained traction with Thanet District Council's successful 2021 Levelling Up Fund bid, securing £19.8 million, including over £9 million for harbor projects aimed at infrastructure upgrades and economic revitalization.^[50] Complementary East Kent Growth Framework plans project a 50% rise in regional economic output over 20 years, driven by 36,500 new jobs in logistics and related sectors leveraging port assets. Post-Brexit opportunities in 2024 centered on reviving fishing heritage, with council-backed projects for quayside processing facilities and a potential fish market to boost local industry and jobs, though funding reallocations from £3.5 million in fishing upgrades to broader port reopening highlighted competing priorities.^[51]^[52] These efforts underscore causal links to trade policy adjustments, including enhanced UK control over waters, rather than relying solely on tourism revival.^[53]

Population Dynamics

Ramsgate's population reached 42,418 in 2022, reflecting a 4.7% rise from 40,515 recorded in the 2011 census.^[54] This modest growth occurred within the broader Thanet district, where the population increased by 4.8% over the same period to 140,600, driven primarily by net inward migration amid stagnant natural change.^[55] Population density in the parish area measures approximately 4,238 inhabitants per square kilometer, based on 41,896 residents across 9.885 km² in 2021 census figures.^[56] The town's demographics exhibit an aging profile, with 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over in 2022, exceeding the England and Wales average of 18.4%.^[54] The median age stands at 42 years, up three years since 2011, underscoring a trend of older cohorts expanding relative to younger ones.^[54] This structure contributes to low natural population increase, as fertility rates in the Thanet district hover around 1.52 children per woman, below the 2.1 replacement level and aligned with national declines to 1.44 in England and Wales by 2023.^[57]^[58] Historical patterns show fluctuations tied to economic cycles, with early 20th-century peaks as a resort destination giving way to mid-century dips linked to deindustrialization, though precise census figures from 1901 (around 30,000 for the sub-district) and 1991 remain less granular without direct ward-level data.^[33] Recent upticks rely on positive net migration to counterbalance higher mortality rates in the elderly-heavy populace, maintaining slow overall expansion despite subdued birth rates.^[55]

Ethnic and Cultural Makeup

According to the 2021 Census, 93.5% of residents in the lower-layer super output areas comprising Ramsgate identified their ethnic group as White, with 2.3% Asian, 0.9% Black, 2.5% mixed, and 0.8% other ethnic groups.^[54] This composition reflects a predominantly native English stock, with White British forming the overwhelming majority within the White category, exceeding the England and Wales average where White British accounted for 74.4% of the population.^[59] Ramsgate's lower multiculturalism contrasts with national trends, where the White ethnic group overall stood at 81.7%.^[60] Between the 2011 and 2021 Censuses, Thanet district (encompassing Ramsgate) saw a modest shift, with the White ethnic group declining from 95.5% to 93.0%, accompanied by rises in mixed (to 2.4%) and Asian (to 2.3%) groups.^[49] These changes stem partly from post-2010 EU labor mobility, which boosted Other White residents from Eastern Europe, and limited asylum-related dispersal, resulting in small but concentrated non-native enclaves.^[49] Local community consultations, such as those tied to regeneration plans, have highlighted resident concerns over integration, with feedback emphasizing strains on cohesion from visible cultural differences and service pressures in areas of higher non-native settlement.^[61] Empirical indicators link greater ethnic diversity at the ward level in Thanet to elevated deprivation scores on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, where such areas exhibit higher rates of income deprivation and welfare claims compared to predominantly White British wards.^[62] This pattern aligns with national data showing non-White British groups facing higher economic inactivity and benefit dependency, challenging narratives of uniform net contributions from recent inflows.^[63] Ramsgate's cultural fabric remains anchored in traditional English coastal heritage, with limited multicultural institutions or events, underscoring persistent challenges in assimilating minority populations amid broader socioeconomic decline.

Governance and Local Politics

Administrative Structure

Ramsgate operates within England's two-tier local government system, with administration shared among the parish-level Ramsgate Town Council, the district-level Thanet District Council, and the county-level Kent County Council. The Ramsgate Town Council, comprising 16 elected members responsible for limited functions such as allotments and community grants, holds a Labour majority with 12 Labour councillors, alongside representation from Green, Conservative, and independent members. ^[64] ^[65] Thanet District Council, which covers Ramsgate and surrounding areas, consists of 56 councillors elected across multiple wards, including those encompassing Ramsgate's approximately 42,000 residents; Labour secured 31 seats and overall control following the May 2023 elections, displacing prior Conservative leadership. ^[66] ^[67] Kent County Council provides oversight for broader services like education, highways, and social care across the county, with 81 county councillors operating through a cabinet system. ^[68] Local devolved powers remain constrained, particularly in fiscal matters, as district and parish councils derive only a fraction of their budgets from council tax precepts—typically under 20% for district-level operations after accounting for county and parish shares—while depending heavily on central government revenue support grants, retained business rates, and specific allocations. ^[69] ^[70] This funding structure, evident in Thanet District Council's 2024-2025 medium-term financial plan, limits autonomous decision-making on expenditures, as reductions in national grants directly impact local service delivery without equivalent revenue-raising flexibility. ^[71] In Ramsgate, such dependencies have prompted targeted scrutiny, including 2024 Overview and Scrutiny Panel reviews of harbour procurement and maintenance dredging at the Port of Ramsgate, highlighting operational strains from harbor management amid fiscal reliance on external funding. ^[72] ^[73] The centralized model thus amplifies vulnerabilities to fluctuating grant levels, reducing local councils' capacity to address site-specific pressures like infrastructure upkeep independently. ^[74]

Political History and Current Representation

Ramsgate, situated within the East Thanet parliamentary constituency following boundary changes, has long exhibited a competitive political landscape with a historical lean toward Conservative representation. The former South Thanet constituency, encompassing Ramsgate, was held by Conservative Craig Mackinlay from 2015 until the 2024 general election, reflecting voter preferences for policies emphasizing local economic interests such as fishing and port activities.^[75] In the July 4, 2024, election, Labour's Polly Billington secured the East Thanet seat with 17,054 votes (39.9% share), defeating the Conservative candidate Helen Harrison's 10,083 votes (23.6%), amid a national swing against the Conservatives influenced by broader dissatisfaction but locally tied to maritime sector challenges.^[76] The 2016 EU referendum underscored Ramsgate's skepticism toward supranational governance, with the Thanet area recording approximately 62% support for Leave, driven by port workers' grievances over EU common fisheries policies that imposed quotas limiting local catches and favoring larger fleets.^[77] This outcome aligned with causal factors like economic dependency on fishing, where EU regulations were perceived as undermining sovereignty and livelihoods, contrasting with remain arguments centered on trade stability that overlooked sector-specific constraints.^[78] At the local level, Thanet District Council elections for Ramsgate wards have shown fragmentation, with 2023 results yielding mixed Labour and Conservative holds in areas like Central Harbour, but subsequent 2025 Kent County Council contests marking significant advances for Reform UK, which captured all seven Thanet seats amid campaigns highlighting inadequate migrant border controls. These shifts indicate growing support for independent or reformist voices critiquing centralized immigration policies, as evidenced by local voter turnout favoring candidates prioritizing enforcement over integration narratives promoted by national elites.^[79] Surveys from 2023 reflect resident sentiment favoring stricter border measures, with Kent polls indicating around 70% opposition to unchecked small boat arrivals, attributing strains to resource diversion from native communities and questioning the efficacy of policies that prioritize humanitarian framing over capacity limits.^[80] This stance counters mainstream media portrayals of migration as net beneficial, grounded instead in empirical data on local service pressures and economic opportunity costs.^[81]

Economy

Port and Maritime Activities

The Royal Harbour at Ramsgate, a Grade II* listed ensemble of docks and piers constructed primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries, serves today as a marina accommodating over 700 pleasure craft berths alongside limited facilities for small commercial vessels and occasional cruise liners.^[4] Managed by Thanet District Council since 2014, the port's outer harbor supports roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations with berths up to 180 meters long and 6.5 meters draft, though regular freight services ceased after 2013.^[82]^[83] Freight throughput has plummeted since the early 2000s, with steady declines noted from 2011 onward and zero recorded volumes in 2015 and 2017, shifting the emphasis to leisure boating and sporadic cargo.^[46] At its peak, the port handled approximately 300,000 freight units annually, but current operations reflect a near-total loss of commercial viability without subsidies, as evidenced by cumulative losses of £20 million over eight years ending in 2018.^[84]^[85] Post-Brexit revival efforts have targeted cargo and ferry resumption, including 2024 proposals to invest £4 million in infrastructure from reallocated funds and Levelling Up bids, alongside opportunities for vessel basing amid UK quota expansions.^[86] However, a £7.6 million project to restore ferry operations stalled in June 2025 due to unsuccessful operator tenders, with council reports highlighting persistent underutilization despite the port's strategic location for short-sea freight resilience.^[87]^[88] Annual maintenance, such as £362,000 dredging campaigns in 2024, further strains finances, exceeding mooring revenues that fund only basic operations.^[89]

Fishing Industry

Ramsgate's fishing industry historically centered on the Royal Harbour, which supported a fleet exceeding 300 vessels by 1890, primarily trawlers from local and distant ports like Brixham and Lowestoft targeting North Sea stocks.^[90] By the mid-20th century, the fleet had contracted amid technological shifts from sail to steam and motor vessels, but remained viable for demersal species until broader policy pressures mounted.^[91] The contemporary fleet comprises approximately 20-30 under-10-meter vessels, operating day trips within 25 nautical miles of shore and landing around 1,000 tonnes annually, with primary catches of whelks via potting and Dover sole via drift netting or trawling.^[92] These operations link directly to harbour facilities for auction and processing, though volumes have dwindled from historic peaks due to quota restrictions and competition. The industry's decline accelerated under the EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), implemented from 1983, which allocated quotas favoring larger foreign fleets and displaced an estimated 40% of UK fishing jobs by prioritizing equal access over national sovereignty, leading to overcapacity and stock depletion in the English Channel.^[93] Pre-Brexit CFP rules exacerbated this for Ramsgate trawlers, reducing viable landings of species like sole and plaice as Dutch and French beam trawlers dominated shared waters.^[94] Post-Brexit, illegal overfishing by non-UK vessels persists in the Channel, undermining enforcement efforts despite regained territorial control, with stocks like cod and herring continuing to decline due to inadequate quotas and cross-border poaching.^[95] UK assertions of sovereignty yielded modest quota uplifts valued at £101 million overall, but the 2020 trade deal phases EU access reductions gradually to 2026, limiting immediate benefits for ports like Ramsgate and prompting local criticism of insufficient gains.^[96]^[94] Crew practices have drawn scrutiny, with 2022 investigations revealing exploitation of migrant workers on UK fishing boats, including 20-hour shifts for £3.50 hourly wages, physical abuse, and substandard conditions under transit visa loopholes that evade labor protections.^[97] Such issues, while UK-wide, affect Thanet inshore operations, fueling calls for stricter oversight amid labor shortages post-Brexit.^[98]

Tourism and Service Sector

Tourism constitutes a vital element of Ramsgate's service sector, leveraging the town's beaches, such as Main Sands, and the Royal Harbour Marina—one of the largest on England's south coast—to attract visitors. The marina accommodates over 700 berths and supports yachting activities, while the sandy beaches draw families and leisure seekers.^[99] Accessibility from London, via a high-speed rail service taking under two hours, facilitates day trips, with 73% of visitors to the encompassing Isle of Thanet district being day visitors primarily from the UK.^[100]^[101] In 2023, the Isle of Thanet, where Ramsgate is the second-largest town, welcomed 4.6 million visitors, generating £349 million in economic impact—nearly matching pre-pandemic levels of 2019.^[102] This sector supports approximately 8,257 jobs across the district, equivalent to 14% of total employment, with Ramsgate benefiting from its coastal assets amid shared district resources.^[103] Overnight stays contribute significantly, though day excursions dominate, underscoring reliance on proximity to urban centers like London for volume.^[104] The industry exhibits pronounced seasonality, with peak summer visitation contrasting sharp winter declines, leading to elevated vacancy rates in hotels and retail—retail vacancies averaging 23% district-wide. Since the 1970s, competition from affordable overseas package holidays has halved domestic seaside stays in England and Wales, shifting Ramsgate's model toward day tourism and requiring diversification efforts.^[105] Despite these pressures, the sector's net contribution bolsters local GDP through multiplier effects in hospitality and retail, though off-peak underutilization poses ongoing challenges.^[106]

Small Boat Migrant Crossings

Since 2018, irregular migrant crossings of the English Channel in small boats have surged, with UK Home Office data recording 36,816 detected arrivals in 2024, representing a 25% increase from 29,437 in 2023.^[107]^[108] These crossings typically originate from northern France, facilitated by organized smuggling networks using inflatable vessels, and are concentrated along the Kent coastline, where Border Force vessels intercept and escort boats to ports including Dover.^[109] Ramsgate Harbour has served as a secondary processing site for diverted arrivals when Dover facilities reach capacity, handling an estimated 10-20% of Kent's total in peak periods, though exact figures for Ramsgate remain limited in official releases; for instance, local reports noted around 500 such diversions in 2023 amid overflow pressures.^[109] Demographic data from the Home Office indicates that, since 2018, approximately 75% of small boat arrivals have been adult males aged 18 and over, with nearly all—95% in recent years—subsequently claiming asylum upon arrival.^[110]^[108] Asylum grant rates for these claimants stood at 68% between 2018 and 2024, exceeding the overall rate for other applicants, though critics attribute much of the influx to economic motivations rather than persecution, given the predominance of young working-age males from countries like Albania, Iraq, and Afghanistan where safe return routes exist but are rarely enforced.^[107] Policy responses have yielded low removal rates, with only about 4% of small boat arrivals returned to their home countries between 2018 and mid-2025, reflecting systemic challenges in deportations, legal appeals, and international agreements.^[111] This has contributed to ongoing hotel accommodations for processing, with national costs exceeding £3 billion in 2023/24 alone, placing strain on local authorities in areas like Thanet District Council, which encompasses Ramsgate and has faced budget pressures from temporary migrant housing amid national dispersal policies.^[112]^[113]

Impacts on Local Resources and Community

The requisitioning of hotels in Thanet District, encompassing Ramsgate, for asylum seeker accommodation has imposed measurable strain on local tourism infrastructure, a key economic pillar reliant on seasonal visitors to its beaches and harbor. In January 2023, the Home Office approached the owner of The Oak Hotel on Ramsgate's Harbour Parade to convert the site into asylum housing, though the proposal was rejected as non-preferred.^[114] Similarly, September 2023 plans to utilize The Glenwood Hotel in nearby Cliftonville—part of the same district—drew urgent calls from South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay for withdrawal, citing disruption to hospitality operations.^[115] Nationally, such hotel usage peaked with nearly 400 sites housing migrants by March 2023, exacerbating bed shortages in coastal areas like Ramsgate where demand from tourists competes directly.^[116] Small boat arrivals have compounded this by prompting operational shifts, including the diversion of 153 migrants from three dinghies to Ramsgate in July 2025 to circumvent anti-immigration protests in Dover, increasing local processing burdens without corresponding infrastructure expansion.^[117] These patterns have fueled resident concerns over resource diversion, with protests at asylum hotels signaling broader community friction; local voices, as reported in coverage of Thanet sites, emphasize urgency in halting crossings to restore hotel availability for visitors.^[118] Fiscal impacts further underscore net costs over purported benefits, with UK asylum support expenditures hitting £5.4 billion in 2023-24—a 38% year-on-year rise—largely driven by hotel and dispersal housing for small boat claimants who, in initial years, contribute minimally to taxes while receiving state aid exceeding £8 million daily on average for accommodation alone.^[119]^[120] Empirical analyses of migrant fiscal effects indicate prolonged net drains in host communities, as low-skilled arrivals from Channel routes underperform in immediate employment and revenue generation relative to welfare and service uptake, challenging narratives of economic uplift.^[121] Public opinion in affected regions reflects this strain, with 2024 constituency-level polling showing majority preference (over 50% in South Thanet) for policies like immediate removal without appeal for small boat arrivals, prioritizing border enforcement to mitigate local disruptions over accommodation expansion.^[122] Such views align with causal observations of heightened community tensions, including escalated protests and demands to close hotels, as crossings correlate with localized perceptions of eroded social cohesion in processing hubs like Ramsgate.^[123] While direct crime causation remains contested amid broader UK trends, the resource reallocations have demonstrably favored migrant support over resident stability, underscoring calls for deterrence-focused reforms to preserve community fabric.

Culture and Leisure

Tourism Attractions

Ramsgate's primary tourism draw is its main beach, Ramsgate Main Sands, which earned Blue Flag status in 2025 for water quality, environmental management, and safety facilities, marking its first such award since 2016.^[124]^[125] The beach features lifeguard services, accessible parking, and clean amenities, attracting families despite variable English weather that can limit summer visits to drier periods.^[126] Adjacent to the beach lies the Royal Harbour Marina, offering approximately 700 berths for leisure vessels, supporting yachting activities and providing scenic views integrated with the town's Victorian pier and promenade.^[127]^[128] Annual events like Ramsgate Week, a sailing regatta held in July and organized by the Royal Temple Yacht Club, draw competitors and spectators for races including the Round the Goodwins, positioning it as a more approachable alternative to larger events like Cowes Week.^[129]^[130] Heritage attractions include guided walks exploring the town's Regency architecture and WWII air raid tunnels, part of a network dug into chalk cliffs with a total capacity to shelter up to 60,000 civilians during bombings.^[131] These tunnels, now open for tours, highlight Ramsgate's wartime resilience, with paths connecting to sites like the Italianate Glasshouse and Pegwell Bay.^[132] Visitor reviews on platforms like TripAdvisor rate the beach at 4.2 out of 5 and the harbour at 4.5 out of 5, often praising affordability compared to destinations like Brighton, though emphasizing the need for favorable weather to maximize appeal.^[133]^[134]

Sports and Recreation

Ramsgate F.C. competes in the Premier Division of the Isthmian League, the seventh tier of English football, with home matches at Southwood Stadium.^[135] The club achieved promotion to this level in 2022 after winning the Isthmian League South East Division.^[136] The Ramsgate Corinthian Cricket Club fields teams in the Kent Cricket League, the premier recreational competition in the county, maintaining ties to the Kent Cricket Board through regional affiliations and development pathways.^[137]^[138] Watersports leverage Ramsgate's Royal Harbour, where the Royal Temple Yacht Club organizes IRC and cruiser class racing every Sunday from March to October.^[139] RYA-accredited training occurs via Ramsgate Sailing School and Heron Sailing Sea School, offering courses from beginner to advanced levels.^[140]^[141] Coastal cycling follows the Viking Coastal Trail, a 32-mile National Cycle Network route encircling the Isle of Thanet, with dedicated paths from Ramsgate linking to beaches and cliffs.^[142]^[143] In Thanet District, which includes Ramsgate, adult participation in pitch and team sports lags behind regional and national benchmarks, with Active People Survey data showing rates around 18% for weekly moderate activity in team settings, compared to higher South East averages.^[144] Local deprivation, ranking Thanet among England's most affected districts, correlates with reduced organized sport engagement due to barriers like cost and access, as outlined in district playing pitch assessments.^[145]^[146] Nationally, Sport England reports 63.7% of adults meeting activity guidelines, but organized team participation remains lower in deprived locales.^[147]

Arts, Media, and Local Traditions

Ramsgate Arts Primary School, opened in 2016 as a two-form-entry free school under the Viking Academy Trust, delivers a specialized curriculum emphasizing music, dance, drama, and visual arts to foster creative development among up to 420 primary pupils.^[148] Housed in a purpose-built facility on Newington Road, the institution integrates artistic disciplines into core education, promoting innovative expression through dedicated spaces for performance and studio work.^[149] This grassroots-oriented approach prioritizes practical skill-building over subsidized elite programs, reflecting local commitment to accessible arts training amid broader economic constraints. Community-driven visual arts thrive via independent galleries like York Street Gallery, which hosts weekly exhibitions of works by local artists and artisans, showcasing paintings, sculptures, and crafts tied to Thanet's maritime identity.^[150] Public art efforts by Ramsgate creators often highlight fishing heritage through murals and installations depicting harbor scenes and seafaring motifs, though such projects remain modest compared to neighboring Margate's larger-scale initiatives.^[151] These self-sustained endeavors underscore resilience, with local outputs contributing to a creative sector valued at over £165 million annually for the UK through Thanet-based enterprises.^[152] Local media centers on independent outlets like Academy FM Thanet, a community radio station broadcasting on 107.8 FM from Ramsgate since 2010, delivering 24/7 programming of regional news, music, and event coverage tailored to Isle of Thanet listeners.^[153] Complementing commercial stations such as KMFM Thanet, this volunteer-supported platform emphasizes unfiltered local voices, avoiding reliance on national grants and focusing on hyper-local content like harbor updates and community announcements.^[154] Traditions rooted in Ramsgate's seafaring past are revitalized through annual events like the Maritime Festival and Operation Dynamo commemorations, which in May 2025 drew up to 70 historic vessels to honor the 85th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation's role in Ramsgate's harbor.^[155] These gatherings revive 19th-century customs, including maritime craft demonstrations, tall ship parades, and interactive heritage displays, drawing families without predominant public funding.^[156] Similarly, the Royal Harbour's 200th anniversary in 2021 featured little ships and cultural performances echoing Regency-era naval festivities.^[157] Economic strains have pressured cultural infrastructure, with UK grassroots venues—including Ramsgate's music halls—reporting 43.8% operating at losses in 2024 due to 23.4% drops in ticket sales and escalating rents, favoring self-funded pop-up events over permanent subsidized spaces.^[158] Despite this, independent initiatives persist, bolstering community cohesion through volunteer-led traditions rather than grant-dependent models vulnerable to fiscal cuts.^[159]

Architecture and Heritage

Key Architectural Styles

Ramsgate's built environment evolved prominently during the Georgian and Regency periods, coinciding with its rise as a fashionable seaside resort in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Terraces and crescents constructed from the 1760s onward featured symmetrical facades, sash windows, and later bow-fronted designs, reflecting speculative development to accommodate affluent visitors drawn to sea bathing and royal patronage.^[160]^[161] The Victorian era introduced Gothic Revival as a key style, particularly from the 1840s, influenced by architects advocating pointed arches and ornate detailing as expressions of moral and aesthetic authenticity amid industrial prosperity. This contrasted with earlier classical forms, emphasizing verticality and intricate stonework in ecclesiastical and domestic structures, aligning with Ramsgate's expanding role as a harbor town and cultural hub.^[162]^[163] Post-World War II reconstruction brought modernist concrete blocks and high-rise residential towers, primarily from the 1960s, prioritizing functional housing amid population pressures but often clashing visually with heritage precedents due to their utilitarian massing and materials.^[164] In the 2020s, sustainable retrofits have targeted these post-war elements, including energy-efficient upgrades to tower blocks and all-electric eco-friendly workspaces near the harbor, aiming to reconcile modern needs with environmental imperatives while preserving the town's stylistic diversity. Ramsgate contains over 450 listed buildings, predominantly Georgian and Victorian, though economic deprivation in peripheral areas has contributed to deterioration in unlisted stock.^[165]^[164]^[166]

Preservation and Notable Sites

The Royal Victoria Pavilion, a Grade II-listed seaside structure erected in 1903 to designs by architect Stanley Davenport Adshead, stands as a prominent example of Ramsgate's preserved architectural heritage, originally functioning as a theatre and assembly rooms before restoration from dereliction in the 2010s converted it into a public house.^[167]^[168] Its neoclassical style, inspired by Robert Adam's orangery designs, underscores early 20th-century efforts to enhance the town's resort appeal, with recent interventions preventing further decay from coastal exposure.^[169] Pegwell Bay, integrated into the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve designated in 1987, represents Ramsgate's commitment to natural heritage preservation, safeguarding wetland habitats critical for over 30,000 migratory and overwintering birds annually, including species like avocets and little terns.^[170] Managed primarily by Kent Wildlife Trust, the site features protected dunes, saltmarshes, and cliffs that support rare flora and serve as a geological record of Pleistocene deposits, with access controlled to mitigate human disturbance.^[171] Preservation initiatives in Ramsgate have relied on targeted public funding, such as the Historic England-backed Heritage Action Zone launched in 2017, which allocated resources for structural assessments and repairs across 18 heritage assets, including derelict Victorian buildings and seafront features.^[172] Complementary grants, including £50,000 from a 2018 government heritage fund for stabilizing Pulhamite rock gardens—artificial cliffs prone to weathering—and additional Culture Recovery Fund support in 2021 for emergency works, have addressed decay in exposed locations.^[173]^[174] Coastal erosion poses ongoing threats to these sites, accelerating material degradation through saltwater corrosion and wave action, as evidenced by Historic England's research on Thanet’s shoreline losses, where unmanaged retreat could eliminate unprotected assets within decades absent adaptive measures like reinforced sea walls.^[175] Underfunding exacerbates vulnerabilities, with marine proximity necessitating perpetual maintenance cycles that exceed typical inland heritage costs, though these efforts sustain modest tourism inflows contributing to local visitor economies valued at millions annually.^[176]^[102]

Infrastructure and Transport

Road and Rail Connectivity

Ramsgate connects to London primarily via the A299 Thanet Way, a dual carriageway extending westward from the town toward the M2 motorway and providing a bypass around congested urban areas like Canterbury.^[177] The route covers approximately 78 miles, with driving times typically ranging from 90 minutes under optimal conditions to 2 hours amid traffic delays.^[178] ^[179] Rail access centers on Ramsgate railway station, which offers Southeastern services along the Chatham Main Line to London St Pancras International. Fastest journeys take 76 minutes, with an average of 93 minutes across roughly 89 daily trains.^[180] ^[181] Trains operate frequently, including every 30 minutes from London during peak periods, enhancing commuter reliability.^[182] Station upgrades in the 2020s, part of Southeastern's £9.2 million investment across 134 Kent facilities, have included new toilet blocks at Ramsgate and broader refurbishments to improve passenger amenities and capacity.^[183] ^[184] Local transport patterns reflect high car dependency, as off-peak bus services remain infrequent, prompting greater reliance on private vehicles despite Thanet's above-average bus patronage within Kent.

Maritime Access

Ramsgate Harbour features a protected entrance with 24/7 port control on VHF channel 14, enabling safe access for yachts, fishing vessels, and smaller craft regardless of tidal conditions.^[185] The facility includes inner, western, and eastern marinas accommodating up to 650 moorings, with amenities such as fuel, water, electricity, and showers available to support visiting boats.^[186] This setup positions Ramsgate as a reliable haven for leisure and working vessels along the Kent coast, distinct from larger commercial ports like Dover.^[187] Regular passenger ferry services to continental ports, including Ostend and Calais, operated historically but have declined sharply; the Ramsgate-Ostend route ceased operations, with no scheduled sailings as of recent records.^[188] Efforts to revive cross-Channel passenger ferries, such as potential routes to Calais, stalled in 2025 despite allocated government funding, redirecting resources elsewhere amid competition from Dover's services and the Channel Tunnel.^[189] ^[190] Sea-based passenger travel now relies minimally on occasional private charters, overshadowed by rail connections like Eurostar for efficient France access. Yacht and fishing charters dominate current maritime leisure access from the harbor, with operators offering day trips targeting local fisheries.^[191] Family-run services like Ramsgate Fishing Charters and Cassie Rose Charters provide equipped outings for groups, emphasizing bass and other species in surrounding waters.^[192] ^[193] These activities cater to tourists and locals, filling the gap left by discontinued ferries without involving commercial cargo handling. Maritime safety is bolstered by the Ramsgate Lifeboat Station of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, one of the oldest in Britain, which responds to emergencies involving vessels in distress near the harbor and Kent coast.^[194] The station's crews, awarded over 50 gallantry honors historically, maintain readiness for incidents including strandings and weather-related hazards, complementing the harbor's navigational aids.^[195]

Air Travel Limitations

Ramsgate has no operational commercial airport within close proximity, compelling air travelers to depend on more distant facilities. The nearest airport, Manston Airport, located approximately 5 miles northwest in the Thanet district, ceased passenger operations in 2013 and fully closed in 2021 following financial insolvency.^[196]^[197] Current revival efforts by owners RiverOak Strategic Partners prioritize it as a cargo hub, with any passenger services deemed complementary and not slated for resumption until at least late 2028, pending construction starting in 2027.^[198]^[197] The closest operational airports are Southend Airport, about 34 miles away, and London City Airport, roughly 76 miles distant, both requiring ground transport connections that extend total travel times beyond two hours from major hubs like London Gatwick or Heathrow.^[199]^[200]^[201] Historically, Manston originated as RAF Manston in 1916, evolving into a key World War II fighter base but transitioning to limited civilian use post-war without establishing regular scheduled passenger flights directly serving Ramsgate's tourism or business needs.^[202]^[203] This absence of direct air links constrains accessibility, particularly for time-sensitive business tourism, as evidenced by parliamentary submissions noting the airport's closure as a missed catalyst for regional economic zones encompassing Ramsgate, thereby reinforcing dependence on rail, road, and ferry alternatives for efficient regional connectivity.^[204]^[205]

Education and Community Services

Primary and Secondary Education

Ramsgate maintains approximately ten state-funded primary schools, including Chilton Primary School, Christ Church Church of England Junior School, and Ramsgate Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, alongside three secondary schools: Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, The Ramsgate School, and Royal Harbour Academy.^[206]^[207]^[208] These institutions serve a pupil population marked by socioeconomic challenges, with around 25% eligible for free school meals across local schools, exceeding national trends and reflecting higher deprivation in Thanet district.^[209]^[210] Ofsted evaluations reveal mixed quality, with standout primaries like Ramsgate Holy Trinity rated outstanding in 2021 for pupil progress and leadership effectiveness, while secondaries such as Chatham & Clarendon received a good rating for quality of education in September 2025.^[211]^[212] Persistent absenteeism undermines outcomes, particularly in deprived wards, where rates exceed 19% at schools like Ramsgate Arts Primary—double the pre-pandemic norms—and contribute to stalled social mobility by disrupting consistent learning exposure.^[213]^[214] GCSE attainment averages approximately 60% of pupils meeting benchmarks for grade 5 or above in English and mathematics, trailing Kent's higher county-wide figures where top grammars exceed 80% in core subjects.^[215]^[216] At selective institutions like Chatham & Clarendon, 28% of 2024 grades reached 9-8 levels with a 93% overall pass rate, yet non-selective schools reflect broader local underperformance amid elevated deprivation.^[217] Per-pupil funding in Ramsgate aligns with Kent averages, around £5,500-£6,000 annually, but empirical patterns indicate limited translation to outcomes, as causal drivers like chronic absence and family socioeconomic stability override input increases without targeted behavioral reforms.^[218] This gap highlights that resource allocation alone fails to counter entrenched barriers, prioritizing attendance enforcement and early intervention for measurable mobility gains over undifferentiated spending.^[219]

Higher Education and Vocational Training

EKC Broadstairs College, located on Ramsgate Road in Broadstairs and serving the Thanet district including Ramsgate, provides the primary post-16 vocational training options tailored to local industries such as hospitality and maritime-related activities.^[220] The college offers courses in catering and hospitality, including the Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services, utilizing industry-standard kitchens and partnerships with on-site facilities like The Yarrow hotel for practical training in culinary skills and guest services.^[221]^[222] These programs emphasize hands-on preparation for employment in Thanet's tourism sector, where hospitality roles support seasonal visitor economies around Ramsgate's beaches and harbor.^[223] Apprenticeships form a core component, enabling participants to gain paid experience with East Kent employers while studying at the college, with frameworks covering sectors relevant to Ramsgate's port and fishing activities.^[224] Local initiatives, such as Thanet District Council's 2021 Levelling Up proposals for Ramsgate, target 30 new apprenticeships annually in key sectors, including a fishing hub aimed at expanding the fleet's turnover and providing training in sustainable fisheries and port operations.^[225] This focus aligns with Ramsgate's historical and ongoing role as a fishing port, prioritizing practical skills in seamanship, vessel maintenance, and catch processing over theoretical higher education, given the district's economic reliance on coastal trades amid higher deprivation levels.^[90] Higher education progression from Thanet remains below the UK average of approximately 38% for 18-year-olds entering full-time undergraduate study, with coastal areas like Thanet exhibiting lower participation rates due to socioeconomic factors and preferences for immediate workforce entry.^[226]^[227] EKC Broadstairs provides limited higher-level qualifications and further education pathways, often in partnership with regional universities, but the emphasis stays on vocational routes that enhance employability in Ramsgate's maritime and service industries rather than arts or unrelated degrees, reflecting the practical demands of a post-industrial coastal economy.^[228]^[223]

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Ramsgate: Kent's royal harbour - Fishing News
Apr 15, 2021 · By 1890, there were over 300 fishing vessels using Ramsgate, from as far away as Brixham and Lowestoft. During these boom times, the daily ...Missing: size | Show results with:size
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Kent and the Sea - Kent Archaeological Society
See Clive Powell, Smacks to Steamers – A History of the Ramsgate Fishing Industry 1850-1920 (Ramsgate, 1987); E.J. March, Sailing Trawlers: the Story of ...
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Fishing within the district - Kent & Essex Sea Fisheries Committee
The fleet within the district is mainly composed of small under 10m boats which tend to fish on 'day trips' and travel up to a maximum of 25 nm from port ...
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This is how the brussels common fisheries policy works for them but ...
May 13, 2019 · The EU's Common Fisheries Policy sparked 35 years of decline by UK fishermen, with overfishing by the bloc's boats crippling Cornwall's ...Our fishing rights were a major point in the Leave campaign before ...I realise in financial terms fishing doesn't count for much with the ...More results from www.facebook.com
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Hook, line and sinker: How Brexit betrayed the UK fishing industry
Jun 22, 2023 · Instead, the quota allocated to EU vessels would gradually reduce 25 percent over five-and-a-half years. Advertisement. In exchange, fishermen ...Missing: Ramsgate | Show results with:Ramsgate
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Brexit has done nothing to stem sharp decline of UK fish populations ...
Oct 7, 2025 · The UK's populations of fish such as cod, herring and mackerel are still being “grossly mismanaged” by politicians and overfished, despite ...Missing: Ramsgate Common
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UK Government seizes post-Brexit freedoms for fishing industry
Jul 17, 2023 · The UK government successfully negotiated a significant uplift in quota shares following EU exit, valued at around £101 million in fishing ...
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Migrant workers 'exploited and beaten' on UK fishing boats
May 17, 2022 · Report tells of 20-hour shifts for £3.50 an hour, racism and sexual abuse under cover of transit visa loophole.
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'You complain, you get fired': migrant crews on UK fishing boats ...
Jun 20, 2022 · Trapped by the terms of 'transit visas', many seafarers from outside the EEA are facing exploitation, danger and violence.Missing: Ramsgate | Show results with:Ramsgate
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Ramsgate - Wikipedia
Ramsgate is a seaside 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 ...Missing: coordinates | Show results with:coordinates
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Ramsgate, Kent - 18 Things To Do Guide + Photos 2024 - CK Travels
Boasting the spectacular Royal Harbour and Marina, incredible hilltop views and walks, Ramsgate is perfect for a spot of rest and recreation.Fish and Chips · Ramsgate Beaches – Main... · Royal Harbour Brasserie
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Thanet's Visitors
4.6 million p.a.; 73% are day visitors; Couples and families accounted for almost two thirds (63%) of all visiting groups to Thanet; Most are from the UK ...
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Coastal Views, Harbour Walks & Honest Review | UK Travel Vlog
Jul 6, 2025 · Join me for a relaxed day trip to Ramsgate, a coastal town just under two hours from London by train. We visited the town centre, ...
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Thanet's tourism thrives with record recovery in both visitor numbers ...
Dec 10, 2024 · Visitor numbers reached 99% of pre-pandemic levels, with 4.6 million people choosing to visit Thanet in 2023. This demonstrates growth of 18% ...
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Thanet District Council and Tourism
Research shows that tourism contributes £349 million to the Thanet economy each year, supporting 8,257 jobs and that in 2023 the district welcomed 4.6 million ...
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Research reveals 4.6million visitors to Thanet in 2019 boosting ...
Dec 8, 2020 · Thanet tourism in numbers ; 4.6 million trips were undertaken in the area ; 4.1 million day trips ; 0.5 million overnight visits ; 2.1 million ...
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[PDF] The Seaside Tourist Industry in England and Wales
The bucket and spade holidays of the 1950s and 60s, often the same week every year to the same place, are unlikely ever to return. The market has become ...
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[PDF] Thanet - 2021 Results November 2022 Economic Impact of Tourism
This report examines the volume and value of tourism and the impact of visitor expenditure on the local economy in 2021 and provides comparative data against ...
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People crossing the English Channel in small boats
Jul 18, 2025 · Around 37,000 people were detected crossing the English Channel in small boats in 2024, 25% more than the year before but fewer than in 2022.
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Channel Crossing Tracker - Migration Watch UK
At the beginning of 2023, the Home Office forecast that crossings could reach 85,000. 2025 looks to be heading for another record number. 85,000 crossings would ...What is the problem? · Take Action Now · About Cookies
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Small boat activity in the English Channel - GOV.UK
Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.
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How many people come to the UK irregularly?
Since January 2018, three-quarters (75%) of small boat arrivals have been adult males aged 18 and over. Almost one-sixth (16%) of detected small boat arrivals ...
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https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2023/01/13/approach-to-use-the-oak-hotel-site-in-ramsgate-as-asylum-seeker-accommodation-not-preferred-option-says-owner/
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UK spent 3 billion pounds on asylum seeker hotels in 2023/24, not 7 ...
Nov 15, 2024 · Latest Home Office figures show the government spent 3 billion pounds housing asylum seekers in hotels in the 2023 to 2024 financial year, not 7 billion pounds.
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How many people claim asylum in the UK? - GOV.UK
39% (43,600) of asylum seekers arrived on a small boat and a further 11% (12,100) entered through other irregular routes (on lorries, shipping containers ...
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Approach to use The Oak Hotel site in Ramsgate as asylum seeker ...
Jan 13, 2023 · An approach on behalf of the Home Office to use The Oak Hotel/Restaurant 66 building on Ramsgate's Harbour Parade to provide asylum seeker ...
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MP Craig Mackinlay urges Government to withdraw asylum-seeker ...
Sep 7, 2023 · South Thanet Craig Mackinlay MP has called on the Government to withdraw plans to use The Glenwood Hotel in Cliftonville for asylum seeker accommodation.
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Migrants being housed in almost 400 hotels across UK
Mar 20, 2023 · Almost 400 hotels are currently being used to house asylum seekers, it has been revealed. The number of migrants being housed in private is ...
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Channel small boat arrivals diverted to Ramsgate during anti ...
Jul 23, 2025 · Some 153 people who arrived in UK waters in three dinghies were landed at Ramsgate last weekend due to anti-immigration protests in Dover.
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locals want asylum hotels shut, but are shared houses the answer?
Sep 8, 2025 · He told us he wants the small boats to be stopped urgently and illegal immigrants deported. He worries that the asylum hotel protests nationally ...
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UK's asylum seekers bill hits record £5.4bn - The Telegraph
Nov 28, 2024 · Cost of accommodating and financially supporting backlog of asylum seekers in 2023-24 has risen by 38 per cent in a year.
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New NAO overview shows Home Office total spending on asylum ...
Oct 30, 2024 · In 2023-24, the Home Office spent £4.7 billion on asylum support, of which £3 billion was spent on housing people seeking asylum in hotels – an average of £8 ...
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[PDF] Estimates Day debate: The spending of the Home Office on asylum ...
Mar 11, 2024 · people arriving by small boat accounted for 37% of asylum seekers. ... Rwanda plan to cost UK £1.8m for each asylum seeker, figures show.
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MRP: attitudes to small boats migrants in England & Wales ... - YouGov
Jan 16, 2024 · We found that 'removal without appeal' was the most individual popular position across 516 out of 575 constituencies. The remaining 59 were most likely to ...Missing: Ramsgate resident
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Home Office orders migrant boats to Ramsgate | UK - Daily Express
Jul 23, 2025 · Small boat arrivals are apparently being diverted from Dover to Ramsgate in a bid to avoid clashes with protesters, as tensions continue to escalate at asylum ...
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Thanet achieves 6 Blue Flag and 12 Seaside Awards for 2025
May 15, 2025 · Thanet achieving six Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards – with Ramsgate main sands reclaiming its Blue Flag after a nine year hiatus.
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Keep Britain Tidy has awarded Thanet's beaches 6 Blue Flags and ...
May 14, 2025 · 🎉 We're proud that Ramsgate Main Sands has achieved Blue Flag Award status for the first time since 2016.
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Ramsgate Blue Flag Main Beach (2025) - All You Need ... - Tripadvisor
Rating 4.1 (8) With its Blue Flag status and good toilet facilities this family friendly beach has a good car-park right next to the beach. There are lifeguards to provide ...
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Ramsgate - Marina Price Guide - Practical Boat Owner
Number of berths: 700. Average price per metre: £280.90. Discounts available: N. Harbour dues included: Y. Water: Y. Power: Y. Parking per day: £6.50. Read PBO ...
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Port of Ramsgate | HARBOUR ASSIST marina management software
The marina is spread over four areas, providing 700 berths for leisure boats, wind farm support vessels and a fishing fleet. The port has three roll-on roll-off ...
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Ramsgate Week
Ramsgate Week is widely renowned as the 'friendly regatta' and provides a very viable alternative to our friends in Cowes.About · Competitors · Documentation · Visitors
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Ramsgate Week 19th to 24th July 2026 - Royal Temple Yacht Club
Ramsgate Week 19th to 24th July 2026. Contact us. Royal Temple Yacht Club 6 Westcliff Mansions Ramsgate Kent CT11 9HY Phone: +44(0)1843 591766
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Ramsgate Tunnels | Largest UK network of wartime tunnels
The Ramsgate Tunnels are the UK's largest network of civilian wartime tunnels, including Air Raid Precaution tunnels, that could shelter 60,000 people.Missing: Ellington capacity
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Active Ramsgate walking
Ramsgate offers coastline walks, including a 7-mile walk to Margate, and town walks exploring history, heritage, and the royal harbour.
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Ramsgate Main Sands (2025) - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
Rating 4.2 (284) This reasonably priced pub is lovely inside with good and fast service. Sadly, Ramsgate as a 'Day Trip' offers little to the visitor. Brighton is much nicer and ...
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Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Marina (2025) - Tripadvisor
Rating 4.5 (759) Beautiful Harbour and town. We went for a walk in warm summer evening and it's just fabulous. Lot of places to eat and spent romantic evening. ... This review is ...Missing: affordability | Show results with:affordability
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Ramsgate FC: Home
Following relegation to The Kent League, Ramsgate won numerous league titles, league cups and county cups during the 90s before more success in the 2000s. Read ...Fixtures and Results · Players & staff · About Us · News
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Ramsgate - The Pitching In Isthmian League
Ramsgate Team News, Fixtures and Results 2024/2025 | The Pitching In Isthmian League.
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Ramsgate Corinthian CC - Play-Cricket
We are a friendly, sociable and inclusive cricket club. If you have any queries or would like to join, then please get in touch with us today.Missing: ties | Show results with:ties
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Kent Cricket League
The Kent Cricket League is the top level of competition for recreational club cricket in Kent. ... Ramsgate Corinthian CC. Reculver CC. Rodmersham CC.Missing: ties | Show results with:ties
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Royal Temple Yacht Club – Yacht Racing, Model Yacht Racing ...
We have both IRC & Cruiser class racing every Sunday. Racing is run under both IRC and a Temple handicap system for our cruiser classes.
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Ramsgate Sailing School | RYA Accredited Sailing School ...
Ramsgate Sailing School is based in Ramsgate and is an RYA Accredited sailing school.
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Heron Sailing Sea School - Ramsgate Town Council
We offer the complete range of RYA sailing courses and RYA theory courses for those looking to gain recognised qualifications.
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https://www.thanet.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playing-Pitch-Strategy.pdf
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Viking Coastal Trail - Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
The Viking Coastal Trail begins at the village of Cliffsend near Ramsgate. It travels northwards along Kent's coastline, passing spectacular chalk cliffs, ...
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[XLS] Local area statistics on sport participation - GOV.UK
Background to local area statistics of adult participation in sport and active recreation (formerly NI8) ... Thanet, 18.0%, 1,012, 17.4%, 1,013, 18.9%, 1,005 ...
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[PDF] PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY 2017 -2031 - Thanet District Council
2.59 The market segments with the highest participation rates and which are most likely to play pitch sports are aged from 16 – 34 (segments 1-7 in the scale).
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A Seaside Health Crisis: Thanet's Struggle with Life Expectancy
Socio-economic deprivation is a fundamental driver of poor health outcomes in Thanet. Long-term strategies to tackle income inequality, create sustainable ...
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Active Lives data tables | Sport England
It shows the number of people playing sport and taking part in physical activity in England is at the highest level on record, with 63.7% of the adult ...<|separator|>
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About Us - Ramsgate Arts Primary School
A new, two-form entry primary school with a focus on the 'Arts' (music, dance, drama and art). We are located in a bright, modern, spacious building.
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School - The McAvoy Group
Ramsgate Arts Primary School is a new two-form entry primary school, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for up to 420 children to support its focus on ...
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York Street Gallery (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
Rating 4.9 (43) Local community art gallery showing artworks by local artists and artisans. Exhibitions change weekly on Wednesday's throughout the year. The gallery is ...
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Ramsgate Art - Delve into the artistic offering of the town - Visit Thanet
Ramsgate offers art galleries, public art, and studios. Vincent van Gogh taught there, and famous artists like James J.J Tissot and Edward Linley Sambourne ...
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Report claims Ramsgate creative sector pumping millions into local ...
Feb 11, 2020 · Ramsgate is helping to contribute in excess of £165million to the UK economy through creative individuals and enterprises, according to a new report.Missing: venues decline pressures
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Academy FM Radio Online | Internetradiouk.com
This is a community radio station that broadcasts from Ramsgate across the Isle of Thanet. On air 24/7 since 2010, Academy FM features local news and ...
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107.8 Academy FM Thanet | Ramsgate - Facebook
Rating 5.0 (16) Thanet's Local Radio 107.8fm www.academyfmthanet.com ”Play 107.8 Academy FM Thanet” Get in touch: 01843 808234 studio@academyfmthanet.com.
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Operation Dynamo - Visit Ramsgate
To mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo, up to 70 historic vessels are set to arrive in Ramsgate between 16th and 26th May 2025.
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[PDF] RamsgateTall Ships Festival 2026 - Ramsgate Society
A four-day programme would allow a wide range of activities suitable for all families, including, cultural performances, arts & maritime crafts, inter-active ...
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Celebrate Ramsgate's Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary - Visit Thanet
Sep 21, 2021 · To celebrate, events and activities took place around the harbour including a visit by TS Jack Petchy and some of the 'Little Ships', which ...Missing: traditions | Show results with:traditions
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Grim reading: - 43.8% of grassroots music venues are making a loss ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Grim reading: - 43.8% of grassroots music venues are making a loss in 2024. - 23.4% decline in ticket sales compared to last year.
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Over a third of UK grassroots music venues are loss-making, charity ...
Jan 24, 2024 · Thirty-eight per cent of the 835 venues, most of them small and entirely independent, made a loss, with cost of rent a particular pressure point ...Missing: Ramsgate | Show results with:Ramsgate
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1700-1800s - History - Ramsgate Town Council
Elegant Georgian houses with their beautifully proportioned sash windows were built throughout the 18th century, later evolving into the bow window fronted ...
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Visit Ramsgate - picturesque marina and architecture - Visit Kent
Ramsgate - a delight to visit for culture, heritage ... Fine architecture peppers the town - elegant Georgian terraces and impressive Regency villas.
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Inside the idiosyncratic world of Augustus Pugin - The Landmark Trust
Pugin revived Gothic or 'Pointed' architecture with gusto, believing it to be the only possible style for true Christians. The Grange, Ramsgate. The Grange ...
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St Augustine's Abbey Church, Ramsgate, by A. W. N. Pugin
Victorian Web Home —> Visual Arts ... (b) The Altar of the Sacred Heart, designed in neo-Gothic style by Pugin's youngest child, Peter Paul Pugin.
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Refurbishment and retrofit programme for your building - Thanet
A programme of refurbishment and retrofitting for five of its residential tower blocks – Harbour Towers, Trove Court, Kennedy House, Staner Court and Invicta ...Missing: sustainable 2020s
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Plans for eco-friendly workspaces in Ramsgate submitted - BBC
Sep 27, 2025 · It will consist of buildings which are all eco-friendly, running completely on electricity rather than gas, according to Thanet District Council ...Missing: retrofits 2020s
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Landmarks, Memorials and Monuments - Ramsgate Town Council
Ramsgate is rich in heritage with over 450 listed places, including 443 listed buildings with more than 200 in the vicinity of the harbour.Missing: percentage | Show results with:percentage
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Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate - 1336672 - Historic England
Seaside pavilion of 1903, by Stanley Davenport Adshead, originally incorporating a theatre and cafe, later converted to a casino and then to a public house ...
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Royal Victoria Pavilion - J D Wetherspoon
Built as a concert hall/assembly rooms and designed by architect Stanley Davenport Adshead, it was based on the style of a Robert Adam orangery.
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Endangered building - Royal Victorian Pavilion in Ramsgate
The 1903 Grade II-listed Royal Victoria Pavilion was designed by architect Stanley Davenport Adshead in the style of a Robert Adam orangery.
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Sandwich and Pegwell Bay - Kent Wildlife Trust
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (NNR) is important for breeding, migrating and wintering birds all year round.
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Birdwatching at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay - Visit Ramsgate
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve is of international importance for its bird populations and is also home to a diverse range of rare plants, ...
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Ramsgate - Heritage Action Zone - Thanet District Council
The project was funded by Historic England as part of the Ramsgate Heritage Action Zone, and delivered in partnership with the council. Alan Baxter Ltd produced ...
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Ramsgate receives £50000 from government fund to conserve its ...
Nov 26, 2018 · Ramsgate will receive £50,000 from a £1million government fund to conserve its pulhamite rocks. The project – under the heading Rescuing ...
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Ramsgate Heritage Action Zone receives a lifeline grant from the ...
Aug 20, 2021 · The Ramsgate Heritage Action Zone has received a financial boost from the government's Culture Recovery Fund to help fund much needed repairs ...
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Understanding and Communicating the Loss of Coastal Heritage
Nov 18, 2021 · A collaborative PhD project researching methods of communicating the physical and emotional impacts of coastal heritage loss.
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Seaside Heritage Network - UK Parliament Committees
Seafront buildings require constant maintenance due to their marine location. Lack of investment can cause a vicious cycle of neglected attractions leading to ...
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Thanet Way, A299 Plus A28 - British Cycle Tracks
The A299 Thanet Way is a 22-mile road from Ramsgate almost to Faversham and opened in 1939 (the 5 mile stretch from Monkton to Ramsgate via Manston Airport is ...
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How far is London from Ramsgate - driving distance - Trippy
Get a quick answer: It's 78 miles or 126 km from Ramsgate to London, which takes about 1 hour, 51 minutes to drive. Check a real road trip to save time.
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Ramsgate to London - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car
How far is it from Ramsgate to London? The distance between Ramsgate and London is 86 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles. Get driving directions. How do ...
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Trains from Ramsgate to London St Pancras - Southeastern
It takes approximately 1h 16 minutes to get from Ramsgate to London St Pancras on a Southeastern service. What is the fastest journey from Ramsgate to London St ...
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Trains Ramsgate to London St Pancras International from £16.20
Starting from £16.20The average journey time by train between Ramsgate and London St Pancras International is 1 hour and 33 minutes, with around 89 trains per day running on this ...
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St Pancras International Station to Ramsgate (Station) - Rome2Rio
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–65 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Operators.
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See Kent train stations before and after £9 million improvement project
Jun 25, 2025 · A total of £400,000 was invested in new toilet facilities at Tonbridge, Bearsted, Ramsgate, Westcombe Park, Greenwich and St Mary Cray.Missing: rebuild 2020s
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Southeastern celebrate station improvements - Murky Depths
Jun 26, 2025 · Southeastern have completed a number of projects to upgrade stations across the network. A total of £9.2 million has been spent across 134 stations.
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Mariner's information - Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Port Control is manned 24/7 on VHF 14. Marina staff on VHF 80. Inner, Western, and Eastern marinas exist. Ramsgate is not a residential marina.Missing: maritime | Show results with:maritime
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[PDF] Port of Ramsgate Harbour Guide Sail in and See us
May 1, 2022 · Port Control is manned 24 hours a day and is equipped with the latest radar and communications equipment, on. VHF Channel 14. Marina staff can ...Missing: throughput | Show results with:throughput
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Ramsgate - eOceanic
It has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast, and the Port of Ramsgate provides a cross-Channel ferry service for both passengers and freight.Missing: cargo throughput
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Ramsgate to Ostend ferry | Tickets, Prices Schedules - Direct Ferries
The Ramsgate Ostend ferry route is currently not sailing. Ramsgate Ostend sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season. View our Deal Finder ...
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Port of Ramsgate revival stalls again - by Ed Jennings - Kent Current
Jun 12, 2025 · Ramsgate's port has long promised a revival that never quite arrives. Once a key link between Kent and mainland Europe, it now stands largely unused.
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Reform - Ramsgate Port Another attempt to bring back ... - Facebook
Jun 27, 2025 · Ramsgate Port Another attempt to bring back cross-Channel ferries to Ramsgate has floundered despite government funding.<|separator|>
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Ramsgate Fishing Charters - Updated 2025 Prices
Rating 4.5 (13) Ramsgate Fishing Charters runs angling trips out of Ramsgate and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.
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Ramsgate Fishing Charters
Ramsgate Fishing Charters is a family business run by Roger Lennon, an ex-commercial fisherman and merchant Navy coxswain. He's a dedicated life long angler ...
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Cassie Rose Charters - Ramsgate Fishing Charter
Cassie Rose Charters is a fishing charter based out of Ramsgate Marina offering high quality fishing days out from £40pp.
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Ramsgate Lifeboat Station - RNLI
Discover Ramsgate Lifeboat Station, one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles, presented with over 50 awards for gallantry.Station history · News and media · Our lifeboats · Forecasts and tides
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Ramsgate's station history - RNLI
A bomb burst just outside and six of the nine men were wounded. Up to that time the Ramsgate station had rescued 168 lives since the outbreak of the war. The ...
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Complete story of the Kent Airport where a popular air show is ...
Nov 14, 2024 · But after its primary airline went into administration, Manston Airport went into liquidation and operations were temporarily ceased until a new ...
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Reopening Manston: the next steps | RSP
Jan 31, 2025 · Reopening is expected towards the end of 2028, with construction starting in 2027, and detailed plans finalized in early 2026.
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RiverOak Strategic Partners: RSP - Manston
Reviving Manston Airport as a successful and profitable airfreight hub, of national significance, with complementary passenger and engineering services.About Us · Reopening Manston · Our Teams · Airspace Procedures
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How to get to Ramsgate (Station) from 5 nearby airports - Rome2Rio
The nearest airport to Ramsgate (Station) is Southend (SEN) Airport which is 34.4 miles away. Other nearby airports include London Stansted (STN) (62.4 miles).
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Major airports near Ramsgate, United Kingdom - Travelmath
The nearest major airport is London City Airport (LCY / EGLC). This airport has international and domestic flights from London, United Kingdom and is 76 miles ...
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Travel Info - Visit Ramsgate
From London Gatwick Airport it is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes drive to Ramsgate, whilst Heathrow Airport is approximately a 2 hours drive away. Stansted ...
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RAF Manston History Museum
In the winter of 1915-1916, these early aircraft first began to use the open farmlands at Manston as a site for emergency landings. Thus was soon established ...
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History of Manston Airfield - 100 years of flight
Manston airfield history from 1916 to the present day, including events in World War I, World War II, interwar years and its time as RAF Manston.
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Evidence on Smaller airports - London - UK Parliament Committees
The loss of Manston airport is seen as a lost opportunity for the Enterprise Zone whose extension to the airport and land around it could have helped prevent ...
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https://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk/
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The Best Primary Schools In Ramsgate | Ratings and Reviews
These are the top primary and secondary schools near Ramsgate ordered by their Ofsted inspection rating then name.
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Primary schools in Ramsgate - AllSchools UK
Primary schools in Ramsgate · Chilton Primary School · Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate · Dame Janet Primary Academy · Ellington Infant ...
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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Striving for Excellence
Lower School. Chatham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7PS. Tel: 01843 591075. Upper School. Clarendon Gardens, Ramsgate Kent, CT11 9BB. Tel: 01843 591074. Sixth ...
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[PDF] Facts and Figures 2022 - KELSI
Data includes Northfleet Nursery School, all academies, free schools and the UTC. Free School Meals percentage ... Ramsgate. 299. 362. 417. 465. 494. 551. 569.
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Free school meal expansion in England will benefit fewer than ...
Jun 6, 2025 · The figures from the Department for Education's annual school census show that 25.7% of all pupils now receive free school meals (FSM), up by ...Missing: Ramsgate | Show results with:Ramsgate<|separator|>
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Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School - Open
All reports ; 28 September 2021. School inspection: OutstandingSchool inspection, PDF - 17 November 2021 ; 30 June 2010. Interim assessment Interim assessment, ...
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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Open - Ofsted reports
Inspection outcome. Ofsted made the following key judgements following school inspection on 24 September 2025: Quality of education: Good.
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School - Compare school and college ...
The percentage of pupils missing 10% or more of the mornings or afternoons they could attend, meaning that if a pupil's overall rate of absence is 10% or higher ...Missing: absenteeism | Show results with:absenteeism
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Figures for pupil absence in Kent shows significant rise since ...
Sep 28, 2023 · The latest available figures for persistent absenteeism (10% and above of lessons missed) shows a massive increase from 11.8% (2018/19) to 25.4% ...Missing: rates | Show results with:rates
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GCSE results 2024: Delight at results for Chatham and Clarendon ...
Aug 22, 2024 · Students and staff at Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School in Ramsgate are celebrating another set of fantastic GCSE results, with 28% of grades at the top ...
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GCSE Results August 2024 - Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Aug 22, 2024 · Students and staff at Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School are celebrating another set of fantastic GCSE results, with 28% of grades at the top grades of 9 or 8.
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All schools and colleges in Kent
Compare School and College Performance data in England.
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https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/courses/detail/level-2-diploma-in-hospitality-services-133072
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Broadstairs College: We aim to help everyone achieve their goals
We offer an exciting, hands-on curriculum for those aged 14-16 specialising in Catering and Hospitality, or Sport and Leisure. Applications for EKC Broadstairs ...Missing: vocational maritime
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Catering and Hospitality - Broadstairs College
Study with us and gain the skills needed to thrive in culinary arts and hospitality management.Missing: Ramsgate maritime
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EKC Broadstairs College - Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services
This course is run in partnership with the Exclusive Butler School and is perfect for those who want to start a career in hospitality. Course Details. As you ...
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EKC Group: Family of six community-based colleges in East Kent
EKC Ashford College provides high-quality academic and vocational courses within a supportive learning environment. ... education throughout Thanet and beyond.Missing: degrees | Show results with:degrees
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Apprenticeships - Broadstairs College
Earn while you learn with an Apprenticeship. Get paid experience with an East Kent employer and boost your skills at EKC Broadstairs College.Missing: Ramsgate fishing
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Details of £19.8 million Ramsgate 'Levelling Up' proposals ...
Aug 27, 2021 · 30 New Apprentices per year i n Target Sectors; 100% Increase in turnover of Ramsgate fishing fleet within 2 years of fishing hub. 20% of ...
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[PDF] Higher education student numbers - UK Parliament
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Rating 4.1 (77) EKC Broadstairs College offers Further Education courses to the local community as well as Higher Education opportunities and chances to redevelop skills.