Name: Ramsgate Tunnels
Rating: 5.0

Ramsgate Tunnels

Ramsgate Tunnels Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate CT11 8FH

1-90 Years

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The Deep Tunnel Shelter Explorer Tour and Overground Underground Tour offer a unique opportunity to explore Ramsgate’s extensive network of wartime tunnels. Beneath the town lies an abandoned labyrinth of tunnels stretching over 3 miles, originally constructed as part of the town's Air Raid Precautions in 1939. These fascinating tunnels, including a historic main line railway tunnel from 1863, give visitors a glimpse into what it was like to shelter and live underground during World War II.

For the Deep Tunnel Shelter Explorer Tour, children can enjoy the experience for £6.00 . The Overground Underground Tour is priced at £15.00 for children. For the special Ramsgate Air Raid Experience, tickets for children under 16 are £12.00. Additionally, there's a Family Ticket for the Air Raid Experience at £45.00.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Deep Shelter Explorer Tours: The tour begins with a short film in Railway Tunnel, followed by a visit to the purpose-built Air Raid Precaution tunnels, where thousands took shelter during WWII. Hear about the "Mad Mayor" who saved the town, discover how the tunnels were built, listen to underground life stories, and see how a town existed beneath Ramsgate. Distance: 1.25 km (0.78 miles) Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Special Tours at Ramsgate Tunnels
- The Ramsgate Air Raid Experience: Step back in time to August 24th, 1940, and experience the daily air raids on Ramsgate. With living history reenactors, you’ll rush to shelter as sirens wail, wondering if you'll have a home to return to after the raid. Journey through the tunnels, exploring how these shelters protected the inhabitants of Ramsgate during WWII.
- Overground Underground Tour: This 2.5-hour specialist walking tour takes you both above and below ground, following Ramsgate’s wartime Tunnels. Discover hidden entrances and significant above-ground features, then descend into the Tunnels where people sought refuge during the war. The experience will take you through the tunnels, showcasing their crucial role in protecting Ramsgate's residents during the Second World War. With expert hosts, you'll hear stories and explore the importance of the shelters.
Overnight Experience at Ramsgate Tunnels: Organised youth groups, such as Scouts, Guides, and Cadets, now have the unique opportunity to experience a Second World War-themed overnight stay at Ramsgate Tunnels. Groups will sleep in the historic chalk-cut Air Raid Precaution (ARP) tunnels, using facilities that mirror those available during the war.

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Parking nearby
Onsite restaurant
Photography permitted in lit areas only
Assistance dogs allowed
No public toilets in tunnels (nearest at Bathing Station)

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Deep Tunnel Shelter Explorer Tour:
- Child: Price: £6.00 & Gift Aid Price: £6.60
- Adult: Price: £9.00 & Gift Aid Price: £9.90
- Senior (65+): Price: £7.00 & Gift Aid Price: £7.70
- Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): Price: £25.00
Overground Underground Tour: Price: £15.00 & Gift Aid Price: £16.50
Ramsgate Air Raid Experience:
- Adult/Senior: Price: £15.00 & Gift Aid Price: £16.50
- Child (Under 16): Price: £12.00 & Gift Aid Price: £13.20
Air Raid Experience Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): Price: £45.00 & Gift Aid Price: £49.50

Pricing URL: https://ramsgatetunnels.merlintickets.co.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

1st October to 31st October
- Monday to Friday: 10:00-14:00 hrs
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00-16:00 hrs
1st November to 31st March
- Closed Mondays
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-14:00 hrs
- Closed for Christmas and New Year
1st April to 1st May
- Monday to Friday: 10:00-14:00 hrs
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00-16:00 hrs
1st May to 30th September: Monday to Sunday: 10:00-16:00 hrs

Address: Ramsgate Tunnels Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate CT11 8FH

Post Code: CT11 8FH

Council: Thanet

County: Kent

On Foot: Located on the sea front below the East Cliff, on Marina Esplanade, near the Royal Sands Development. Reachable via Augusta Steps or walk along the seafront from Ramsgate Harbour.
By Road: Follow the brown tourist signs from Ramsgate Harbour, or use postcode CT11 8FH for satellite navigation. Follow signs to Marina Esplanade and park in the local authority car park.
By Bus: Take buses 33, 48, 9, or LOOP to the Granville Theatre, a short walk from the Tunnels. Alternatively, buses stop at Ramsgate Harbour (0.5 km away).
By Train: Southeastern trains from London, Ashford, Canterbury, and Medway towns to Ramsgate Station (1.5 miles from Tunnels), with regular buses to the Harbour and Granville Theatre.
Parking nearby.