The Ramsgate Tunnels are housed on the site of a 150-year-old Victorian Railway Tunnel that was abandoned in 1926 after a new station was built further inland. It was one of the few lines that were right next to the beach. It was reopened as a scenic railway in 1936. However, with the advent of World War II, the tunnels were converted into an air-raid tunnel system as Ramsgate was heavily bombed, in fact, so badly that some residents moved into the tunnels for protection. They are the UK's largest network of civilian wartime tunnels. Visitors can see how they lived down there during the war, with recreated living conditions.
They run two tours: a Deep Tunnel Shelter Explorer Tour and a Tunnel Town Explorer Tour. Plus,  special and seasonal tours and events, and youth groups can experience an overnight stay.

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Opening Hours
Tour Times
1st October to 31st October
Weekdays: 10am, 12Noon and 2pm
Weekend: 10am, 12Noon, 2pm and 4pm
1st November to 31st March
Monday and Tuesday: 11am and 1pm
Wednesday to Sunday: 10am, 12Noon and 2pm
1st April to 30th September
Daily: 10am, 12Noon, 2pm and 4pm
Closed between Christmas and New Year

Runtime
Deep Shelter Explorer Tour
Around 1 hour 30 mins
Condensed Deep Shelter Explorer Tour
1 hour
Overnight Stay
6.30pm to 9.15am.

Price
Deep Shelter Explorer Tour
Without Gift Aid/With Gift Aid
Adult: £10/£11
Child: £6/£6.60
Senior: £8/£8.80
Family - 2 Adults + 2 Children: £27/£29.70
Adult & Carer: £10/£11
Child & Carer: £6/£6.60
Senior & Carer: £8/£8.80
Condensed Deep Shelter Explorer Tour
Adult: £10
Child: £5
Senior: £6
Adult & Carer: £7
Child & Carer: £5
Senior & Carer: £6
Overnight Stay*
£32 per person
*Minimum booking of 16 for those aged 6 to 18 years, with group leaders. The maximum group size is 20 young persons
and six group leaders. Available Friday or Saturday, excluding the school Summer holidays.

Ticket Booking Tip
Pre-booking is strongly advised during peak season.

Accessibility
Currently unable to accommodate mobility scooters, wheelchairs, prams, and buggies.

Train
Ramsgate Station – 22 minutes.

Bus
Loop service between Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs, and 33, 48, 9. Drop off above the tunnels -  8 minutes.

Parking
Pay & Display car parks and bays along the seafront or in town - can be busy during peak season.

Age & Advisory Notes
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years are admitted free at the guide’s discretion. Tunnels are kept at around 11 degrees Celsius, so they may seem cold in Summer and warm in Winter. There are no toilets in the tunnels. There are toilets between 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the season.

Facilities
Cafe

Picture Credit: © Ramsgate Tunnels.

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