The Ramsgate Tunnels are delighted to announce the return of our popular Local
History Day on Saturday 16 May, from 10:00 to 16:00.
This free, one-day event will feature displays from local museums and heritage sites
across Thanet and East Kent, celebrating the area's rich history, from flying aces to
historic holy sites.
A selection of Ramsgate Archive papers, chronicling the town's history over the past
hundred years, will be on display. We will also have our passionate and friendly
volunteers on hand to offer expert advice and inspire visitors in their own historical
investigations.
The Tunnels' popular Deep Tunnel Shelter tours will operate as normal, standard rates
apply, throughout the day (pre-booking advised). Step back in time and discover the origins, construction, and use of the UK's largest purpose-built civilian air-raid shelter, and the lives of those who once called it home.
For those wishing to take a break, the Tunnels' café will be open all day, offering a
tempting selection of refreshments, light snacks, and cakes.
With so much to see and do, Local History Day is an unmissable event for history lovers, enthusiasts, or anyone planning their next weekend outing. To book a place on a tour, or to learn more about the organisations taking part, please visit the Tunnels' website:www.ramsgatetunnels.org.
| Season (16 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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