Everyday Histories: Ramsgate Royal Heritage Harbour & Town Trail

* Start at the Visitor Information Centre in Harbour Parade, with an introduction to Ramsgate's craft heritage and those who worked in around the town's Grade II* listed Royal Harbour - the only official Harbour of Refuge in the UK (full tour only available on Saturday 19th September).
* Learn about the skills needed by Ramsgate's fishing fleet, the lives of the Smack Boy apprentices and the crafts of sailors working on the trading wherries along the quaysides.
* Visit the Sailor's Church on the quayside.
* Walk through the town and discover the stories of Victorian brewers, grocers, tailors, dressmakers and drapers.
* Visit the Haberdashery & Fabric Shop at 13 King Street to admire their famous "Wall of Buttons".
* Explore the oldest part of the town and see the craft exhibition at Maker's House at 154 High Street.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

From 2pm to 4pm

Location & directions

Visitor Information Centre at The Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8LP

Directions:

Go to the Ramsgate Visitor & Information Centre, Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP for a map and more information.

Contact on day:

The Team at the Ramsgate Visitor Information Centre, Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP

Telephone number:

+441843598750

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This is a walking tour, mainly flat, but some parts may not be fully accessible. Accessible public toilets are available along the route.

Additional information

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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