Thai, Lao & Cambodian Cuisine. The Surin restaurant is only a seven minute walk from the hotel yet specialises in three exotic Asian cuisines: Thai, Cambodian & Lao.

Surin is named after the hometown of the chef and owner, Miss Damrong, who has worked in gourmet restaurants in London for many years including the Nipa Thai at Lancaster Gate Hotel near Hyde Park and Chaopraya near Bond St which is England's oldest Thai restaurant. Miss Damrong has also cooked for the Thai royal family and featured in cooking magazines such as Waitrose.

She has been filmed at Surin and interviewed for a BBC2 food programme called "The Nation's Favourite Foods". Miss Damrong and Surin have also featured in Kent on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph, Thanet Gazette and The Kent Messenger.
It is also a non smoking restaurant.

30 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8HA

(01843) 592001

 

 

Just yards from the Royal Harbour Hotel this French and Continental Restaurant serves seasonal fish and meat dishes.   They only have space for 20 people with an additional 12 seats outside weather permitting. Evenings 7pm until 11pm (last orders at 10pm) Lunchtime 12 noon until 3pm (last orders at 2pm)

4 Westcliff Arcade, Ramsgate

(01843) 852750

This very friendly independent estate agent has its Ramsgate office (both lettings and sales) only a few minutes walk from the hotel. I find the staff young, keen and attentive. They also have branches in the coastal towns of Margate, Broadstairs, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Dover, Folkestone and Westgate.

Use The Royal Harbour Hotel as your base while you have fun looking for property..there's a lot to choose from in this part of the world...remember to bring your laptop when you stay with us...we now have the latest wi-fi internet broadband facility which is accessible in every room...print up those details, put on your walking shoes and off you go!

51 Queen Street, Ramsgate

01843 570500

I have always loved history. And none more so that learning about the heroic exploits of our young fighter pilots during the Battle of Britain in the hot summer of 1940. Here in this charming museum (about a 10 minute drive from the hotel) you will find a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane in wonderful condition together with an amazing assortment of associated aviation material...quite fascinating! There is a small cafeteria appropriately named 'The Merlin' beautifully positioned next door so that you can gaze out over this old RAF base whilst you enjoy a good value light lunch. It's difficult not to look heavenwards in some silent tribute once you leave.

Free admission. Free carparking. Open throughout the year.

Manston, Kent, CT12 5DF

01843 821940

The Museum, opened in 1984, is housed in the early 19th century Grade II Clock House at the Royal Harbour, Ramsgate. There are four galleries depicting various aspects of maritime heritage and the sea-faring life of Thanet and East Kent which is represented by displays on the history of the harbour and related industries, the heroics of the local lifeboat service, the development of navigation, ship models, artefacts recovered from Goodwin Sands shipwrecks principally the 3rd Rate man of War 'Stirling Castle' lost in the Great Storm of 1703, and the Ramsgate solar Meridian Line. The Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. Adjacent to the Museum is the restored Smeaton's 1791 Dry Dock and historic ship collection which includes the Steam Tug 'Cervia' (1946), two Dunkirk Little Ships - Motor Yacht 'Sundowner' (1912) and Pleasure Launch 'New Britannic' (1936).

Clock House, Pier Yard, Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, CT11 8LS

01843 587765

 

 Ramsgate Motor Museum, a 2 minute walk from the hotel is housed in an old concert hall where The Beatles once played! There is a fabulous collection of Edwardian and vintage cars together with old motorbikes and general auto-memorabilia..all beautifully displayed and lovingly cared for. Perfect for a rainy day!

West Cliff Hall,  West Cliff, Ramsgate, CT11 9JK

+ 44 1843 581948

A very worthy society...any organisation that aims to preserve and to enhance the local environment deserves all our support. It is a civic society and historical group that was formed back in 1964 and now boasts an annual membership of over 400. Subscription is £5 for EU members and £8 for those living outside the EU. Check out their website, there's lots to look at!

41 St. Andrew's Road    Ramsgate    Kent CT11 7EQ

Only a 5 minute walk away from the hotel, The Royal Temple Yacht Club was founded in 1857 by a group of yachtsmen sailing from the Temple Steps on the River Thames. The Ramsgate Clubhouse was opened in 1896. The title Royal was confirmed in 1897 and the Admiralty Warrant issued to wear the undefaced Blue Ensign was issued in 1898.

6 Westcliff Mansions, Ramsgate, CT11 9HY

+44 1843 591766 

Only a 10 minute drive away from the hotel, Thanet Flying Club (run by TG Aviation Ltd) at Manston airport, offers an hours flying with a pilot in a 4 seater Piper Warrior for only £130.00. So you can take 2 guests! At just under £44 each you can find yourself doing what the Club call Circuit 13: Fly up to Whistable, turn left and head over to Canterbury (amazing views of the Cathedral!), fly past Ashford, head over to Folkestone, and then what was the highlight of my trip, following the coast at 500ft alongside the White Cliffs...quite breathtaking! Pass Deal, Ramsgate and then at Broadstairs turn inland to land again at Manston. And the hour can count towards your Private Pilot's Licence should you get the flying bug! More details give the club a call or check out their website below.

Manston Airport, Ramsgate, CT12 5BP

+44 1843 823656 / 823520

The Maritime Heritage Trail Project is a co-operation project between the areas of Medway, Kent and Nord Pas de Calais. It aims at promoting increased awareness and understanding of the Transmanche region's rich maritime cultural heritage and to develop and promote the tourism potential of that resource for the benefit of the region, its residents and visitors.

This sounds like some Euro babble, but any organisation that promotes the coast and maritime culture has my backing!

none given...probably some faceless office in Brussels!

none given as well...but try and contact them through their website.

 

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than 2900 beaches and marinas in 24 countries across Europe and South Africa in 2004. It is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

And you've guessed it....Ramsgate Main Sands was awarded a 'Blue Flag' for 2004! Don't believe me..then check out their site!

ENCAMS, Elizabeth House, The Pier, Wigan, WN3 4EX

+44 1942 612621

This was the judges' verdict on Ramsgate Main Sands

"This sandy family beach has plenty of children's attractions and bathing to enjoy, with cafes, seafood restaurants and public houses. There are enjoyable coastal walks/cycling to Broadstairs and Pegwell Bay, as well as around the historic seafront and harbour/marina"

..this is the award symbol which means "The test(s) passed the higher, guideline standards which is the recommended, highest standard of bathing water"

so come visit...and use The Royal Harbour Hotel as your base!

ENCAMS, Elizabeth House, The Pier, Wigan, WN3 4EX

+44 1942 612621

 

The Thanet Coast, together with Pegwell Bay, is an internationally important place for wintering birds and the marine life associated with the chalk cliffs, caves, reefs and sandy bays. It is also nationally important for the geology, the chalk stacks and arch, and some of the area's coastal plants.  It's a great website which highlights many activities during the year. So come stay with us at The Royal Harbour Hotel and and join in with Rock Doc walks to Marine Week.

Thanet Coast Project Officer, PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1XZ

+44 1843 577672

 

The host of the 2003 Open Championship, the Royal St George's Golf Club was founded in 1887, and is one of the most famous amd most difficult golf courses in the world, providing a true test of links golf.

Royal St Georges Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9PB

Tel. 01304 613090

+44 1304 613090