Ramsgate Royal Harbour
South East
Ramsgate

Ramsgate ‘Royal’ Harbour, the only one in the country, was bestowed the title by King George IV for the friendly welcome he received in 1821.

The historic waterfront town of Ramsgate has a lively cosmopolitan feel. Select an alfresco café, sip a drink, enjoy a meal whilst watching the boats and yachts in the picturesque marina. 

The harbour has played an important role through recent history, as one of the main embarkation harbours during the Napoleonic wars. During WWII Operation Dynamo was launched and an assortment of yachts, motor cruisers, fishing boats and other small craft assembled at Ramsgate, before crossing to Dunkirk to ferry men from the beaches to waiting ships. 

Ramsgate Royal Harbour and Port are operated by Thanet District Council