Thanet
Properties and events in Thanet
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Birchington Heritage Trust Museum
Local history museum open for HODs
Birchington Station Road Trail
Trail to celebrate 130 years of Birchington's iconic Station Road.
Dickens House Museum
Small museum celebrating Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851) open Free of Charge for Heritage Open Days.
Drapers Windmill
Thanet's last working windmill grinding local grain.
Ellington Park History and Heritage
Ellington Park history and heritage day featuring information boards and talks about the park with special focus this year on our beautifully restored Bandstand which will host a local choir.
Guided walk of Margate High Street and St John's Church
A guided walk of Margate High Street and St John's Church on Saturday 13th September.
Historical Talk and Tour of The Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery, Margate
A talk about the history of The Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery followed by a self-guided tour.
Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate
Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate will host an exhibition, take a look around this beautiful Victorian church and browse the exhibition. There will be images and memorabilia relating to Holy Trinity Church.
Isle of Thanet: Architecture through the decades
A presentation of historical images of iconic buildings of the Isle of Thanet, from the 20th century.
Our Lady Star of the Sea
The church will remain open for guests to explore, from the choir loft the pews. A leaflet will be available for visitors which includes information on the parish and the history of the building.
Palace Cinema Broadstairs
Discover the unique story of the Palace and take a journey through the cinema architecture of Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate, from converted Victorian sheds and halls to grand purpose-built dreamhouses, 1890s to today!
Paradise Lost
Within Ramsgate's Historic Quarter is a street called Paradise which in the 18th century was home to retired sea captains. For HOD 2025 some of the houses will be open to the public accompanied by sea shanties, sea biscuits and ale.
Pierremont Hall
Built in 1785 as a private residence, Pierremont Hall has been home to many and is now open to the community for public and private events.
Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens
Join us on Sunday 14th September for free entry to The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens!
Pugin's Ramsgate: The Grange and St Edward's Presbytery Open Days
The Landmark Trust will be opening both The Grange and St Edward's Presbytery in Ramsgate for Heritage Open Days between Friday 12 September - Monday 15 September 2025.
St George's Church Ramsgate
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 John's, Margate
St John's, Margate, is delighted to welcome visitors to remember the Reverend David Railton MC who, while vicar of St John's 100 years ago, submitted proposals for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.