Ramsgate Tunnels

Directions

Ramsgate Tunnels is at Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate, CT11 8FH. The entrance is beside the marina; check the official plan-your-visit page for parking, public-transport and arrival information: https://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/plan-your-visit

Facilities

Facilities include reception, a café or tea-room area, the free Tunnel Museum and Home Front collection, historical displays and guided tours into the underground shelter. Check the official website for current visitor arrangements.

Access

The visitor entrance, café and museum have step-free access. The tunnels have their own access considerations; read the current guidance before booking: https://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/accessibility

Prices

Guided-tour ticket types and current prices are published online. Book ahead where possible: https://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/book-a-tour

Opening Times

Tours run at set times throughout the year, with seasonal changes. Check the official timetable before travelling: https://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/plan-your-visit

Group Visits

Groups can arrange a visit and guided tour in advance. Contact Ramsgate Tunnels to discuss dates, group size and access needs: admin@ramsgatetunnels.org. Group information: https://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/groups

History

The site began as a Victorian railway tunnel in 1863. In 1939 it was adapted into a deep shelter during the Second World War, becoming a remarkable refuge for thousands of Ramsgate residents during air raids.

Schools

School visits can bring local Second World War history to life through the tunnels and museum collections. Contact the team to discuss curriculum-linked bookings: https://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/schools