Christmas Celebrations in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

A Dickensian Christmas / Christmas Shows / Santa's Grottos /Alternative Christmas Experiences

It's beginning to look like Christmas everywhere you go, as the song goes...with glittering lights, the humming of festive carols, and multiple to-do lists!

Christmas lights brighten the streets and decorations adorn shop windows. Ramsgate's Royal Harbour is illuminated - have a drink in one of the many harbourside bars and watch the lights dancing on the water. And excitement builds as you go on an adventure to meet the man himself Father Christmas - are you on the naughty or nice list though?

Christmas shopping is a must - browse for gifts, goodies, stocking fillers and that last minute present at a festive Christmas market or local independent shop for that truly unique find. There's plenty of entertainment on hand too...the festive season isn’t complete without joining in with all the fun of a pantomime.

After all that, it must be time to treat yourself to a seasonal afternoon tea or enjoy locally-made Christmas goodies - surely another mince pie can’t hurt! Christmas is well and truly in the air and we just love it!

If you need to get out for some fresh air after all that Christmas food and drink, why not visit our seafront Information Centre and gift shop, where we'll be ready to welcome you!

Visitor Information Centre Christmas Opening Hours

OPEN: Wednesday 18th - Sunday 22nd 10am-5pm and Friday 27th - Sunday 29th December 11am-4pm
CLOSED: Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th and Monday 30th December - Wednesday 1st January 2025
REOPEN: Wednesday - Sunday from Thursday 2nd January 2025 10am-5pm

Ramsgate Visitor Information Centre at The Custom House closed from 1pm Tuesday 24 December until 11am Friday 3 January

Christmas Fairs and Markets