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St George's Church Ramsgate

St Georges Church, Church Hill, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8QY

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Situated at the heart of Ramsgate town centre, St George’s is a glorious Grade I Listed late Georgian church built in 1827, an outstanding feature being its octagonal stone Lantern which served as a navigational aid for shipping in the Channel.

St George’s will be open on Saturday 13th and Saturday 20th September, from 1000 to 1500. This wonderful building is steeped in the history of the development of Ramsgate from the Nineteenth century up to modern times. You can wander round the church at your leisure – highlights include the Dunkirk window, which shows the little boats setting sail for Dunkirk from Ramsgate Harbour, and our Grade II Listed Organ, built by William Hill, a famous organ maker.

There will be guided tours up the lantern tower and down into the crypt. You can climb the tower (141 steps to the top of the church) to see all over Ramsgate and on a clear day France. The climb is unsuitable for under 8’s and any children under 12 must be escorted by an adult because the stairs are steep. In the crypt underneath the church, you will see where the first Mayor of Ramsgate is buried and where church services were held during the Second World War.

Tours are free on Heritage Open Days but donations towards the restoration of the church are gratefully received.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1000-1500
Saturday 20 September:
1000-1500

Location & directions

St Georges Church, Church Hill, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8QY

Directions:
St George's is situated in the town centre off the High Street at the corner of Church Hill and Broad Street.
Contact on day:
Jemima Brown
Telephone number:
+447971782477

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Please book via the booking link below.
Booking contact name:
Jemima Brown
Booking telephone number:
+447971782477
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://stgeorgechurchramsgate.uk/crypt-and-tower-tours/

Accessibility details

There is no parking available on site. Disabled toilets are available in the Church Hall adjacent to the Church.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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