Ramsgate Tunnels
Ramsgate, Coast
Image: Ramsgate TunnelsRamsgate Tunnels runs guided explorer tours through the town's Second World War deep shelter network, which grew out of a Victorian railway tunnel. Tours begin with a short film, then go deep underground to tell how the shelters protected Ramsgate's people. It suits families with older children, teens and history fans, and takes around 90 minutes.
Highlights
- Guided tours of the Second World War deep shelter tunnels
- Short film shown inside a 150-year-old Victorian railway tunnel
- Story of a shelter system planned to protect 60,000 people
- About half a mile underground on the explorer tour
- Seasonal events, including Halloween tours
Good to know
- The tunnels stay at about 11C, so bring a warm layer
- Under 16s must be with an adult
- There are no toilets in the tunnels; public toilets are a short walk away
- Arrive 10 minutes before your tour, or 30 minutes if you want to see the museum
Getting there
Ramsgate Tunnels, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8FHParking: Council pay and display car park next to the tunnel entrance (RingGo). Allow 2 hours.
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