Celebrate the rich history of Thanet and East Kent at this bumper event for Ramsgate and the Tunnels
10am - 4pm
The Ramsgate Tunnels are delighted to announce the return of their popular Local History Day...
This free, one-day event will feature displays from local museums and heritage sites across Thanet and East Kent, celebrating the area’s rich history, from flying aces to historic holy sites.
A selection of Ramsgate Archive papers, chronicling the town’s history over the past hundred years, will be on display.
Their team of passionate and friendly volunteers will also be on hand to offer expert advice and inspire visitors in their own historical investigations.
The Tunnels’ popular Deep Tunnel Shelter Tours will operate as normal, throughout the day (normal ticket prices apply; pre-booking advised).
* Step back in time to the build-up and outbreak of the Second World War and hear the story of how the town’s visionary Mayor and Borough Surveyor oversaw the
construction and use of the UK’s largest purpose-built civilian shelter.
* Hear the stories of those who ended up living within the old Victorian railway tunnel.
For those wishing to take a break, the Tunnels’ café will be open all day, offering a tempting selection of refreshments, light snacks, and cakes.
With so much to see and do, Local History Day is an unmissable event for history lovers, enthusiasts, or anyone planning their next weekend outing.
To book a place on a Tour, or to learn more about the organisations taking part, please visit the Tunnels’ website: www.ramsgatetunnels.org.
Free, but Tours are payable
Address
Ramsgate Tunnels: Local History Day 16/05/2026
Ramsgate Tunnels, Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate
CT11 8FH
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