Paradise Lost
3, 7, 9 Paradise, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9TX
Paradise is situated within the Ramsgate Historic Quarter, which was developed in the 17th and 18th centuries and occupied by sea captains and merchants engaged at one of Kent's busiest ports. The proceeds of international trade with Norway, Russia and New England resulted in a very high standard of architecture, including Dutch gabled rows and grand sea captains' mansions. In the days before steam power, the Spread Eagle coaching inn brought in the first tourists from the capital.
Visitors will be invited to walk around the historic quarter area and visit some of the houses. There will be a small exhibition of contemporary map, illustrations and artefacts. A number of original architectural features, like ship masts for beams and a kitchen sink made of sandstone will be pointed out during the tour. From 4 pm there will be live traditional folk music with sea biscuits and ale.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Tours 1200-1600 and music and ale from 1600-1800
Location & directions
3, 7, 9 Paradise, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9TX
- Directions:
- On foot from the train station take a stroll through Ellington Park to join the high street descending down the hill above the town. At the junction of Asda supermarket and the Ramsgate Leisure Centre is the entrance to the Ramsgate Historic Quarter. Paradise is on the right.
- Contact on day:
- Robert Milton Wallace
- Telephone number:
- +447812363272
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Disabled access on the ground floors of the properties only. Lavatory at number 3 Paradise Cannon Street car park is free on Saturdays
Additional information
This tour might change the way you see historic buildings
- Max no of people per tour:
- 4
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
