Ramsgate Blitz Walks
Relive the dark days of the war in the heaviest bombed seaside town in the country
Every Friday 7pm – 9pm
Walk starts from Ramsgate Library… lasts approximately 2 hours.
No need to book. Dogs and children welcome. Approx two hours easy walking.
Free with donations welcome
Summer Fair
July 26, noon-3pm, Windmill Community Gardens Margate
Join in and explore the wonders of the garden, through nature trails, Foraging and nature crafts.
Fresh Seasonal Refreshments and an array of delicious homemade cakes. Teas,and coffees.
With activities for the whole family, Windmill Art Trail, Bug Hunts, Weaving and much more.
Find out about volunteering, weekly activities for all the family, market stall and veg bag scheme.
There will be a special performance for the whole family to enjoy.
This event is the highlight of the Windmill Community Gardens calendar.
Dane Valley Woods will be promoting volunteering opportunities and more information on the local woodland.
Join the Crab Museum for a bug hunt and microscopy anatomy session looking at the microdiversity of the community gardens.
Charlie Hannah will be performing some family friendly singalong tunes
Making Space for Nature will be taking a deep dive to explore what they have found so far and will be asking the community what their thoughts are on Kent’s nature recovery.
Adult £6 / Under 18yrs Free – ticket must be booked for all children attending. Book now
DESPICABLE ME 4 (U)
Palace Cinema Broadstairs
Gru and his lovably daft Minions are back! Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad while Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.
Friday 26 July to Thursday 15 August. Details here
The Ibiza Orchestra Experience
July 26, 6pm-11pm, Quex Park, Birchington
A night of iconic Ibiza anthems with tracks from artists such as; Rudimental, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Baby D, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Shapeshifters and many more.
Support acts and features. Silent Disco, Stilt Walkers, Fire Breathers, Laser Show, Pyrotechnics, a huge festival market and much more!
From £24.50 + booking fee. Book now
Birchington Seagull Trail
Now until September 1
Third annual Birchington Seagull Trail
Discover the excellent ‘high street’, spot the seagulls and pop into Monty’s of Birchington for a sweet treat!
Don’t forget to stop at the Library and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge!
There are a few surprises afoot, thanks to ‘Karen & the knitting Nanas’…
Seashore Safaris
Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife!
Join one of the series of safaris touring different Thanet Coast bays to explore the chalk reef and rockpools to see what shore life can find. These events are run with the help of Thanet Coast volunteers.
All events last for up to 2 hours and are suitable for ALL the family, but particularly 4-11s.
Children must be always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Suggested donation of £2.50 per person
Fri 26 July, 9.30am – West Bay, Westgate (CT8 8QA)
Sat 27 July, 10am – St Mildred’s Bay (CT8 8TP)
Sun 28 July, 11am – Margate Main Sands (CT9 5AE)
Bitterness and Tears
Creative local couple Sharon and Philip Page’s joint show of their paintings, drawings, and sculptures at Ramsgate’s Front Room gallery.
“Bitterness & Tears” might sound like a depressing title for a show,” said Sharon “but it’s solidly tongue in cheek”.
“We were at a party, and a fellow guest was amazed at us having been together for almost forty years and still being very much in love.” explained Philip Page, “They thought it would all be bitterness and tears by now, and we thought it would be a great name for a show.” “In reality, it’s a fun show, with something for everyone.” said Sharon.
Both have had shows at the Front Room, Sharon with the very successful “Menagerie” last summer, and Philip with “Toy Art” the year before. This year they decided the time was right for a joint show, even if their work is quite different.
“Bitterness & Tears” is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm.
Then & Now: Beverley Parker
July 25-29, Pie Factory Margate, 11am to 5pm daily
A free exhibition by artist Beverley Parker at the Pie Factory Gallery
This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Beverley’s late husband John Horton, himself an artist, who died last year and a percentage of all sales will go to The Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury
Mystery Jets
Indie pop’s Mystery Jets are making their mark at Olby’s Soul Café intimate headline show as part of new 00s indie celebration – Young Love.
Special guests will be Will Rees and Is Tropical.
Mystery Jets play at Olby’s Soul Café in Margate on Friday 26th July . Doors open 7pm, performance starts at 8pm, closes 10.30pm.
Tickets are £29.40 from Skiddle here
El Galeon Andalucia
July 25-28, 10am – 8pm
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit El Galeon Andalucia, a replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon. Converted into a floating museum, the vessel offers a unique space and a visit is not to be missed!
Berthed in Commercial Quay Ramsgate Harbour
Ticket sales on board or in advance.
Adults £12, Child (age 5-10) £6, Families £30 (2 adults & up to 3 children age 5-10), Children under 5 are free. Book now
It Came For The Weekend
July 26-28.
Tribute weekender for Kevin Morpungo at Bar Nothing in Cliftonville, Margate.
Bar from 3pm
Live music from 5pm
A special weekend to celebrate Cliftonville’s own cosmic cowboy Kevin Morpungo
Head down for bands, booze, ceremonial fires and help keep Cliftonville weird. Free entry
David Devant and his Spirit Wife
July 26, Ramsgate Music Hall, 7.30pm
David Devant and his Spirit Wife will be performing live at Ramsgate Music Hall!
Support from trio Micko and the Mellotronics,
Tickets £20 Book now
Oval Sunset Concerts: Blues Brothers Little Brother
July 26, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns Clftonville
12-piece Blues Brothers Tribute Band
Doors, toilets and concessions open: 5pm – 9pm
Music 6.30pm – 8.30pm
A minimum £2 per adult on door (under 16s: no donation required).
All persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Bug Safari
July 26, Monkton Nature Reserve, 11am to noon
Join in the hunt for a look at the range of minibeasts at the Monkton Nature Reserve
From dainty dragonflies and wriggly centipedes, to beautiful beetles and tiny woodlice you’re sure to track down plenty of minibeasts on the hunt!
All ages are welcome.
Tickets £5 (£3 for members)
Pond Dipping
July 26, Monkton Nature Reserve. Start time: 1pm
This is a guided session that will take you through how to pond dip safely. Catch and identify pondlife in this peaceful setting.
Tickets £5 (£3 for members) Book now
INSIDE OUT 2 (U)
Carlton Cinema Westgate
Running time: 96 mins
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
July 26-August 1. Details here
Theories for Overthinking
An exhibition by Samuel Vilanova at Joseph Wales Studios in Margate
Saturday 27th & 28th noon – 5pm
Private view: 26th July 6pm – 9pm
Wild Edges presented by POW Thanet.
Exhibition by Rebecca Douglas at Albion House Hotel in Ramsgate
Wild Edges is an exploration of the places where nature’s raw beauty and human curiosity meet. It is about the fringes, those liminal spaces where the known gives way to the unknown and the wilderness calls us into the mystery of the untamed.
Each photo is a story. Stories tap into the deepest parts of our humanity. They help us unravel what we know and challenge us to reimagine all that is possible. The exhibition invites you over a threshold to a place where nature’s messages are amplified, entwined with my own story and how I came to meet those boundaries and wild edges within me.
Includes two new photo stories, ‘Snorkelling with Diving Gannets,’ and series, ‘New Earth from Above – Sundhnúkagígar Volcano Iceland.’ There will also be a curated collection of images from Thanet from Up and Under and from adventures in nature at the wildest of edges!
A portion of the profits from Wild Edges sales will be donated to POW Thanet to support the work they do in celebrating creativity that champions equality across Thanet.
Wild Edges will run from 25th July – 25th October, it is free to access
You can find out more about Wild Edges here: https://rebeccadouglas.co.uk/wild-edges/
Is the WiFi Good in Hell?
July 26-27, 8pm, Tom Thumb Theatre Cliftonville
Play written and performed by Lyndon Chapman – a queer creator, born and raised in Margate
2008… Margate. 12-year old Dev sits on a derelict shack, sandwiched between Margate’s sea and the abandoned theme park, Dreamland. He’s also recently discovered gay people exist… Is the WiFi Good in Hell? follows Dev from boyhood to adulthood. Margate to London.
Tickets £10 plus £1.30 booking fee Book now
Craft fair
July 27, 9am, The Centre Birchington
Crafters will be displaying their creations and local author, Carol M Creasey will be selling and signing copies of her books.
Pet portraits, facepainting, bug hotels, cakes and bakes and more.
Discovery Planet
July 27, drop in between 10am and 3pm, Discovery Planet, 47 High Street Ramsgate
Free drop in workshop to explore how hydrogen will be an important tool in our move towards a move towards a zero-emission future.
Build and test your own boat.
Ramsgate carnival and fair
July 27-28
.The fair on Government Acre runs on Saturday and Sunday (July 27-28) with the parade setting off on Sunday afternoon.
On Saturday at 2pm is the Promenade of Giants, Hooden Horses and Discordant Comicals on Government Acre.
Robert Mayne’s traditional funfair is at Governments Acre both days and as well as the Pirate Bar there is a Pirate Ship Swingboat and the Big Waltzer, Big Funhouse, the Miami, children’s rides and trampolines. There will also be a mixture of crafts, toys, sweets and food stalls.
Visitors can check out a Barbie Box for young people to dress in their best for a photo opportunity.
On Sunday the floats and carnival courts will be busy lining up to take part in the traditional parade around town, setting off from Government Acre at 4pm.
This year organisers have created a shorter route in addition to parade around the town and walkers and dancers can turn off at the bottom of Harbour Street and rejoin the carnival at the junction of Queen Street. This is to make the parade more fun for dancers and more accessible for others.
Thank You For the Music
July 27, 7.30pm, the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!
From £31.90 plus booking fee Book now
Ed Clark Exhibition – Family Highlight Tour
July 27, 11am to 11.30am, Turner Contemporary
Discover the stories behind Ed Clark’s artworks during fun, hands-on tours at Turner Contemporary
The tour will start in the Sunley Gallery (downstairs)… Explore the gallery as a family by taking part in a tour designed especially with young families in mind – packed full of exciting activities to get everyone engaging with the artwork in new ways.
All ages are welcome but please note they are most suited to families with children aged 12 years and under.
A 99 for 99p
If you are on Ramsgate seafront on July 27, don’t forget to grab your 99 ice cream for 99p!
The Boulevard Kiosk is kicking off the school Summer holidays with the offer which means ice creams for a family of five will be just under a fiver!
The kiosk will be open from 9am to 6pm throughout the holidays with the 99 for 99 offer on July 27th.
Broadstairs History Walks
These fun, free, hour long gentle strolls, are led by local guides who love their town
Meet at the history walk banner along the prom, near Royal Albion at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday from now until August 31.
Stroll around the beautiful beach, harbour, and promenade of Broadstairs and be taken through 600 years of history. Pirates, smugglers, heroes, soldiers and bathing belles.
See where Dickens lived, how Broadstairs dealt with Napoleon, the mystery of the haunted cafe & the terror of the Goodwin sands. And much more…
60 – 90 minutes & 300m radius. Easy walking, little traffic
Please check on the Broadstairs History Walks Facebook page to confirm that the walk is on, as they are fine weather walks only.
Groups of more than 10 please contact [email protected]
Free – Suggested donation of £5 per person
Rumble Wrestling
July 27, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
5pm – Doors open
6pm – Show starts
8:15pm – Meet the Rumble Wrestling stars
9pm – Doors close
No dogs or pets allowed (except registered assistance dogs). Please note that all under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
No children under 5 years old
From £14 plus booking fee Book now
Picnic In The Park
July 27, noon to 6pm, Ellington Park Ramsgate
Live Local Bands, DJ, Licensed Bar, Food Stalls and more at Ellington Park!
Family activities. Bring a blanket and a picnic!
Live Music at Broadstairs Bandstand – Latin Festival
July 27, 1pm – 4pm
Salsa music at the Bandstand
Margate Ceramics Market
July 27-28, 10am – 4pm, Turner Contemporary
Some 40 new and established makers
Sausage And Cider Fest
July 27, Quex Park, Birchington, 2pm-11pm
With a line up of tribute acts, street food vendors and up to 30 different ciders available on site
A new festival market, children’s entertainment and a Silent Disco!
Noon Resident DJ
1pm Gerry Cinnamon
1.50pm The Killers Tribute
3pm Barrioke
4.30pm Scouting for Girls
6pm Take That Tribute
7.15pm Madness Tribute
8.30pm Abba Tribute
10pm Queen Tribute
From £19.50 + booking fee Book now
Community Gardening Day
July 27, 10am to noon
Come along to the Community Gardening Day and take part in the Big Butterfly Count at Sunken Gardens in Margate
The Big Butterfly Count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping to assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see. Help understand how butterflies are moving as the climate changes.
The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey run by Butterfly Conservation. Launched in 2010 it is the world’s biggest survey of butterflies. Alongside the beauty that they add to our gardens, parks and green spaces, butterflies are a vital part of the ecosystem, both as pollinators and within the food chain. As indicators of a healthy environment and healthy ecosystem, by taking part in this citizen survey you are helping to conserve our natural world. It’s important not just for our butterflies, but for the wider environment and biodiversity in general.
Serenity: Photographs by Laurence Epps
July 27-29, Eclectic Art Gallery Margate Old Town
A selection of Laurence Epps’ distinctive photographs at The Eclectic Gallery in Margate.
Open: Thursdays to Mondays 11am to 5pm
Serenity is a collection of soothing images captured around Thanet’s beautiful bays. The seascape is at its most thought provoking, as defined by the sun. Blue hour and Golden hour are extra special times. They provide the most beautiful shades and stunning tones. One can see why Turner was so inspired by Thanet’s skies. This collection shares some of Laurence’s favourite moments and images from the past year.
Ramsgate Northern Soul
July 27, Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Association. Open 7.30pm – midnight
For the love of Northern Soul, Ramsgate Northern Soul bring you DJs spinning vinyl
Tickets £7.50 Book now
The Klittens
July 27, 7pm, Where Else? in Margate
Mixing the catchiness of pop and fuzz with a hint of dark post punk,
Tickets £11.85 Book now
Viking Ship celebration
Sunday, July 28 from noon to 5pm by the Viking Ship, Hugin Green
A free family fun day will be held in Cliffsend to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Viking ship Hugin in Thanet.
On July 28, 1949, the replica longship, now sited at Cliffsend, was met by a large crowd at Viking Bay (formerly called Main Bay), Broadstairs. It had sailed from Denmark to Thanet to celebrate the 1500th anniversary of the invasion of Britain, the landing of Hengist and Horsa and the betrothal of Hengist’s daughter, Rowena, to King Vortigen of Kent.
To celebrate the anniversary Cliffsend Parish Council has organised a day of family fun to take place on Hugin Green on Sunday, July 28 from noon to 5pm.
The event will feature Ost Centingas Viking living history re-enactors, a Viking village where people can see a day in the life of a Viking, mock battles and weapon display, a Viking forge, crafts, face and shield painting and runes.
There will also be exhibits from Canterbury Archaeology Trust, English Heritage, Kent Wildlife Trust, East Kent Birdwise, Thanet Coast Project, National CoastWatch, RNLI, Kent Fire & Rescue and Thanet Rotary Clubs.
The event is free entry.
Cliftonville Farmers Market
July 28, 10am-1pm, Walpole Green
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market was established in 2001 by the Cliftonville Residents Association and is run entirely by volunteers.
Award-winning Farmers Market, now with 40+ stalls, where producers sell bread, cheese, honey, fruit & juices, vegetables, fresh meat & wild game, and much more.
Ukrainian stallholder selling her macarons and Japanese mochi & honey cake, will be returning.
Kate Bush Day – The Most ‘Wuthering Heights’ Day Ever
July 28, Oval Bandstand and Lawns, Cliftonville
Get ready, Kates! It’s time to don your red dresses and join Margate’s first ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’
Kate Bush Day event noon-5pm
It’s a celebration of connection, community, and coming together with both friends and strangers to partake in a truly unique global movement, recreating the iconic dance from the ‘Wuthering Heights’ music video—all for great local causes.
In addition to the sponsored dance, expect an afternoon filled with Kate Bush-themed entertainment, including singers, DJ performances, dancers, dance competitions, and more.
Noon – Gates open and registration
1:00pm – Dance Class
2:00pm – Recreating the iconic ‘Wuthering Heights’ dance!!!
3:00pm – The Kate Bush Experience – two hours of live music from this incredible band!
6:00pm – Gates close
The Oval Bar will be serving a wide selection of drinks including beer, prosecco, wines, spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks. Hot drinks, cold drinks, and treats will be The Oval Kiosk serves available at The Oval Kiosk. Hot food options will be available.
Hosted by GRASS Cliftonville CIC, this event supports Oasis, a local charity dedicated to alleviating the impact of domestic violence, and Mama to Mama, an organisation providing essential pre-loved items to vulnerable pregnant women, caregivers, and children under 5 living in poverty.
The aim is to raise £2000 and gather at least 200 enthusiastic dancers, embodying the spirit of Kate Bush, to support these incredible causes.
All proceeds from the event go directly to these charities,
£2 – £50 donation ticket for charities
Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing
July 28, Monkton Nature Reserve, 11am to 12.30pm
TMW (Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing) with Lesley Richardson
Experience the peace of Forest Bathing in the delightful setting of Monkton Nature Reserve.
This session will be led by Monkton Nature Reserve’s volunteer, Vicki, who has studied the art of Forest Bathing. Time will be spent on the reserve and attendees will be able to take part in a tea ceremony at the end of the session.
Tickets £10 Book now
Live Music at Broadstairs Bandstand – Betteshanger Colliery Band
July 28, 2pm – 4pm
Brass music at the Bandstand
Summer Sundays Music Festival
July 28, 2pm-11pm, Quex Park, Birchington
Expect a day full of live music from bands such as Ocean Colour Scene, Embrace and more
Silent Disco
Street Food
Craft Beer
Fresh Cocktails
Festival Market
General admission: £55.70 / Under 5s: FREE
Margate Cultural Walking Tour
July 28, 1pm from the Shakespeare pub, Canterbury Road
One for the locals and visitors – hear of the artists, lovers and rockstars who found their haven in Margate. Local wine tasting after too!
This 60 minute seafront walking tour into Margate’s Old Town covers the town’s history from 900 AD, through its history as a holiday getaway, then as a haven for artists, lovers (and the occasional rockstar) in more recent times…. to the spot it is today.
A fun tour whether you are a local or a visitor – starting at The Shakespeare Pub, near Margate Train Station, then taking a gentle stroll through the spots along the seafront that feature in these historical tales… ending in Margate’s Old Town. And those who stay on afterwards will have the option to taste some of the local wines, ales (and cheese!) together at Little Swift.
Tickets £10, book your places
Cliftonville Flea Market
July 28, 11am to 3pm, Ark – Cliftonville Cultural Space Cliftonville
It’s nearly the end of July – and this Sunday, the Cliftonville Flea Market returns to ARK with bargains galore!
So come for a rummage through vintage clothes, books and bric-a-brac.
City Core Creatives Market
July 28, 11am to 6m, Dreamland
Browse stalls bursting with a myriad of products from the City Core Creatives and shop some amazing independent businesses from across the UK, in an inclusive fun environment!
This event is free to enter.
Whiskey Moon Face
Salon Du Miel, Broad Street, Ramsgate
Sunday 28th July
Singer-songwriter Louisa Jones and her troupe of musical-journey men
Doors 7pm (last entry 7.25pm)
Show 7.30pm
Tickets £8 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/21311/whiskey-moon-face
Food for Thought
July 28, 10.30am, Union Church, Union Crescent, Margate
Celebrated performance poet Helen Heckety joins in conversation to discuss her new debut novel, Alter Ego.
After a decade touring her one woman show, Whitstable-based Helen decided to write a book in response to the lack of young disabled women represented in literature.