Ramsgate Tunnels

About

Put on a hard hat and pick up a lantern for a guided tour of Ramsgate’s wartime tunnels. Starting in a magnificent Victorian Railway tunnel discover how the railways came to Ramsgate before journeying into part of Britain’s largest civilian air raid precaution system. Hear about the construction of this amazing system that could hold up to 60,000 people, and see the conditions in which they would have sheltered. Find out why Winston Churchill was refused entry, and learn the rules and regulations governing your wartime stay. Finally visit Tunnel Town and see where over a thousand people set up their own town when the blitz destroyed or badly damaged their houses.
Tours are led throughout by knowledgeable guides who will answer any questions. Photography allowed in most sections. Small cafe on site.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
3-16 years	£4.00 per ticket
Adult	£7.00 per ticket
Senior 60+	£5.00 per ticket

Group and school prices on application.

Facilities

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant - Hot and cold drinks and snacks

Establishment Features

Toilets - Council run facilities 3 minutes walk in summer, 10 minute walk in winter

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge) - Council run car park adjacent to entrance

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 1.25 hours
Groups Accepted
Max group size - 50
Min group size - 20

Specialist Features

Family Fun - Suitable and marketed towards all ages

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted

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Map & Directions

Click here to view the map.

Road Directions

From London or Canterbury follow the B2054 to Ramsgate Harbour. Continue on B2054 up Madeira Walk following signs for East Cliff. Turn right into Marina Road, turn sharp right at the bottom of the hill into Marina Esplanade continue to the end, where you will find a car park and the tunnel entrance.
From Margate follow the A255 into Ramsgate follwing the signs for East Cliff. At the T Junction opposite the Granville Theatre turn right and take first left into Marina Road, then follow directions as above.

Public Transport Directions

By Train and Bus
From Ramsgate Railway Station take the Thanet Loop in an anticlockwise direction (towards Broadstairs). Alight at Ramsgate Harbour and take a 5 minute walk along Harbour Parade and the Seafront to Ramsgate Tunnels.

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - Tourism South East Member 2019 2019

Opening Times

2021 (1 Oct 2020 - 25 Mar 2021)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	Closed*
Wednesday - Friday	10:00	- 14:00*
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00*

2021 (1 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	Closed*
Wednesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00*

* SUMMER (Apr-Sep) Wed - Sun 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm, 4.00pm

WINTER (Oct-Mar) Wed - Sun 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm
*OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DURING SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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Type:Historic Site