Ramsgate Tunnels
- Visit: 60–90 min
- Step-free access
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Why go
- Thousands sheltered and lived beneath Ramsgate.
- Start with a short film inside a Victorian railway tunnel.
- Hear the story of the wartime “Mad Mayor.”
Plan your visit
Opening times
From the venue's website · checked 20 Oct 2026
Don't miss
- Deepest entranceSee the shelter system’s deepest entrance during the tour; the visit may also include total darkness.In the deep-shelter system
Know before you go
- The tunnels are open daily from 09:30 to 16:00.
Tips for your visit
- The seasonal Overground Underground Tour combines a walk around Ramsgate with an underground visit and includes steps and a ladder.
- A small Home Front museum and displays are available while visitors wait for tunnel entry.
With kids
- For school groups: Guided visits focus on Second World War history; previous educational groups have ranged from Key Stage I pupils to university students.
- A guide and backup guide accompany groups throughout the tour.
Interesting facts3
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The main public area follows a Victorian railway tunnel with a smooth tarmac surface.
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Some guided tours enter smaller air-raid precaution tunnels that retain their uneven 1940s surfaces.
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1.8 miles
The Railway Tunnels Tour covers about 1.8 miles over uneven terrain, including the original track bed.
Accessibility Information | Ramsgate Tunnels Visitor Tours
Shorts
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Famous Ramsgate tunnelsMy Stories @Goan 🫧💕
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Venture into the darkness of the Ramsgate tunnels...Uncanny
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wartime tunnels Ramsgate KentTHE URBAN SURVIVALIST
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Inside Ramsgate’s Hidden TunnelsEdWhereabouts
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Secrets Beneath the Streets: Ramsgate Tunnels: Ramsgate:Kent:England …The Unfrequented
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Would You Explore These Hidden WWII Tunnels? Ramsgate SecretsEdWhereabouts
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Ramsgate War Tunnels.Traynix
History
- 1939Ramsgate Borough Council planned deep shelters for up to 60,000 people. Following approval, the tunnels opened on 1 June 1939.
How to get there
- ParkingA council car park is directly alongside the tunnels.
Accessibility
- Entrance access Pavement-level entrance with a dropped kerb and sloped ramp.
- Deep Shelter Explorer Tour Generally suitable for wheelchair users.
- Tunnel Town Explorer Tour Takes place in the main railway tunnel; unsuitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Sources: Ramsgate Tunnels | Wartime Air Raid Tunnel Tours · Accessibility Information | Ramsgate Tunnels Vi… · Group Visits - Ramsgate Tunnels · School Party Tours | Ramsgate Tunnels Tourist A… · checked 8 Oct 2026
- Website
- ramsgatetunnels.org/
- Phone
- 01843588123
Questions and answers
What can I see while waiting at Ramsgate Tunnels?
Displays and a small Home Front museum are available while visitors wait for tunnel entry.
Is free parking available at Ramsgate Tunnels?
Free parking may be available on the cliff top along Victoria Parade.
Where can coaches stop at Ramsgate Tunnels?
Coaches can drop off and collect visitors on Marina Esplanade, opposite the entrance.
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