Thanet
Properties and events in Thanet
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A Day in Paradise
Within the Ramsgate Historic Quarter is the town's oldest street Paradise which was home to retired sea captains in the early 18th century. Some of the houses will be open to the public accompanied by sea shanties and characters in costume.
Augustus Pugin's Ramsgate: The Grange and St Edward's Presbytery
The Grange was built by Augustus Pugin, designer of the Palace of Westminster, in 1843-4 as his family home. The Grange offers total immersion in the Gothic Revival style - a must for any fan of the Victorian era.
Birchington Map Exhibition
A collection of original and reproduced maps from the Birchington Heritage Trusts archives will be on display for all to see.
Broadstairs History Walks
History walk of Broadstairs
Celebrating Spencer Square
The historic Spencer Square will be celebrating its connections with Van Gogh who lived her for a time. Visitors will also get a chance to enjoy a free tennis taster session and watch a competitive match on the tennis courts located in the square.
Clock House Museum Exhibition at Arch 6
This exhibition, called 'Ramsgate's Harbour', is a celebration of the history, heritage, and people involved with the harbour over the centuries.
Conducted tour of Grade II* listed India House, Margate
A conducted tour of India House, Margate, one of the finest and most unusual buildings in Margate.
Dickens House Museum
Dickens House Museum celebrates Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851). It is housed in the cottage that was Charles Dickens' inspiration for the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield.
Dickens Town Trail - A walk around Broadstairs
A short guided tour of Dickensian Broadstairs
Drapers Windmill
Thanet's last working windmill grinding local grain.
Dreamland Heritage Trust Local History Fair & Heritage Tours
The Dreamland Heritage Trust would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the wonderful history and heritage within Kent at our Local History Day event taking place in Dreamland on Sunday 15th September for Heritage Open Days 2024
Ellington Park
English Heritage Open Day Sunday 8th September 11am - 3pm to showcase the history and heritage of Ellington Park, Ramsgate, Kent.
Evacuees - A Talk by Helen Seaton
Ramsgate Tunnels Oral Historian Helen Seaton will be giving a one off talk about the experiences of evacuees during World War II at Ramsgate Tunnels.
Four Thousand Lives: the rescue of German Jewish men to Britain, 1939 - a talk by Clare Ungerson
Complementing the Leave to Land exhibition, this talk by author Clare Ungerson describes how the rescue came about, what life was like for the men in the camp and what residents made of having 4000 German speaking Jews living in a camp in Sandwich.
Free entry to Margate Caves
Pre-book only- free entry to the Caves on the day of booking.
Historical Talk and Tour of The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum, Margate
A guided tour and talk about the history of The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum.
Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate
Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate will host a local history exhibition, take a look around this beautiful Victorian church and browse the exhibition. There will be images and memorabilia relating to old Ramsgate and Broadstairs and Holy Trinity Church.
Italianate Glasshouse
Grade 2 Listed Glasshouse open for viewing.
Leave to Land: The Kitchener Camp Rescue, 1939
In 1939 the Kitchener Camp was set up in a derelict army base in Sandwich, saving 4,000 men from the Holocaust. This exhibition brings together archival records and family treasures to build a moving and compelling picture of this unlikely sanctuary.
Mini-Pilgrimage along the Augustine Camino
A mini-pilgrimage from Minster Abbey to the Shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate. 1300 to 1600. 5 miles easy walking via St Augustine's Cross and the Viking Ship. Learn about saints, scholars, Vikings and powerful princesses.