Thanet
Properties and events in Thanet
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
154 High Street Ramsgate
Substantial Georgian Sea Captain’s house open for the first time. Including: 14 brick dog kennels built by Plunketts the vets The secret staircase - uncovered in 2024 behind a cupboard! WW11 reinforcements to the basement as an air-raid shelter
After Dunkirk Ramsgate Town Trail
Explore Ramsgate's role in the early years of the Second World War with a this gentle walk in and round the Royal Harbour and town centre.
Barcelona Air-Raid Shelters: From The Spanish Civil War To The Blitz
A testimony of civilian resistance, silenced during Franco’s dictatorship, the network of underground air-raid shelters still lives under the streets of Barcelona. Explore this exhibition at Ramsgate Tunnels.
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.
Christchurch and Gardens Open Day
Church and gardens open for Heritage Open Days
Dickens House Museum
Small museum celebrating Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851) open Free of Charge for Heritage Open Days.
Dickens Town Trail - A walk around Broadstairs
A short guided tour of Dickensian Broadstairs
Drapers Windmill
Thanet's last working windmill grinding local grain.
Ellington Park History and Heritage
Ellington Park history and heritage day featuring information about the park with special focus on our beautifully restored Bandstand which will host a local choir and our new Architecture Trail which explores various structures, past and present.
Guided tour of the Grade II listed Adult Education Centre, Hawley Square, Margate
Guided tour of the interior of this Grade II listed Art-Deco building.
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
An exhibition of items relating to the history of Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate. While you browse listen to church music played on the organ by the Director of Music. Refreshments available.
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, in this centenary year of Art Deco, enjoy a stroll around the streamlined, glamorous architecture of the Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate cinemas which opened their doors in the 1930s.
Paradise Lost
Within Ramsgate's Historic Quarter is a street called Paradise which in the 18th century was home to retired sea captains. Three of the houses will be open to the public for tours and later there will 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!