Everyday Histories: Ramsgate Royal Heritage Harbour & Town Trail
Visitor Information Centre at The Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8LP
* 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.
* Walk through the town, visit the sites and learn the stories of tailors, dressmakers, drapers and haberdashers from years gone by, stopping at the Haberdashery & Fabric Shop at 13 King Street to admire their famous "Wall of Buttons" (not Thursday or Sunday).
* Explore the oldest part of the town and see the craft exhibition at Maker's House at 154 High Street (weekends only).
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)
