{"id":1336,"date":"2025-04-25T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=1336"},"modified":"2025-04-29T13:06:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:06:32","slug":"the-dazzling-uk-seaside-town-thats-like-being-on-the-amalfi-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/25\/the-dazzling-uk-seaside-town-thats-like-being-on-the-amalfi-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018dazzling\u2019 UK seaside town that\u2019s like being on the Amalfi Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This town in Kent has received high praise (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re dreaming of summer in Italy<\/a> but can\u2019t afford the trip, we have an alternative that\u2019s easier on the wallet.<\/p>\n

A coastal town in the UK<\/a> has been compared to the Amalfi Coast, widely hailed as Italy\u2019s most beautiful destination<\/a> \u2014 the only difference is Britain\u2019s less-than Mediterranean<\/a> climate.<\/p>\n

Two hours from London<\/a>, you\u2019ll find Ramsgate<\/strong>, a harbour town in Kent<\/a> described as having a \u2018continental feel\u2019 and a \u2018cosmopolitan atmosphere\u2019.<\/p>\n

Less hipster than nearby Margate, you could spend a weekend in Ramsgate strolling on the promenade, browsing record shops, sea swimming and sipping on natural English wine.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no Positano, but it is right on our doorstep.<\/p>\n

Things to do in Ramsgate<\/h2>\n
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On a sunny day, it\u2019s easy to feel a touch of la dolce vita <\/em>sitting outside one of Ramsgate\u2019s many waterfront bars, cafes, or restaurants the town has to offer, with sweeping views across the marina.<\/p>\n

Quaint, colourful buildings line the streets, where there are dozens of artisan delis and vintage boutiques to get lost in. <\/p>\n

Minutes from the seafront is a chalk cliff coastline peppered with award-winning beaches. The most popular is the walk to Broadstairs\u2019 Viking Bay, where your reward can be a pint.<\/p>\n

If history is more your thing, take a tour of the UK\u2019s largest civilian wartime tunnels, which once brought Victorian railway passengers from London to the beach (we bet fares were a lot cheaper then, too).<\/p>\n

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Ramsgate is said to have a \u2018cosmopolitan\u2019 feel (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The place that has drawn the strongest comparison to the Amalfi Coast is the Boating Pool on Westcliff Promenade, a family-friendly venue with a boating pool and palm trees outside.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Two grand renaissance-style pavilions wrap around the water; on one side you\u2019ll find a bar, and on the other a cafe, which serves fry-ups, burgers, and all the seaside classics you expect.<\/p>\n

KentOnline<\/a> recently hailed Ramsgate \u2018dazzling\u2019 and \u2018picturesque\u2019, adding: \u2018If you told someone you were on the Amalfi Coast, they\u2019d believe it.<\/p>\n

\u2018And, if the Grade II-listed site wasn\u2019t already ticking plenty of aesthetically pleasing boxes, the sparkling blue of the sea over the cliff-top on which it is perched shimmers to provide the icing on the cake.\u2019<\/p>\n

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RAMSGATE TO MARGATE. The UK coast is so underrated & is beautiful in the summer so if you have a free weekend you know what to do. Suggested itinerary: Hop on the direct train from Stratford International to Ramsgate Head to the big Waitrose (15 min walk) to pick up some picnic bits & start the coastal walk. You\u2019ll walk past various beaches including Broadstairs beach, Joss Bay, Kingsgate Bay, Botany Bay so you can pick whichever one you like go stop off for a picnic but don\u2019t leave it too late. The walk is about 4 hours finishing at Margate where you can head to @angelas_of_margate for a sublime seafood dinner. Catch the train back to Stratford International from Margate but be sure to catch the sunset first. If you have a railcard, use it to get \u00a3\u00a3 off your tickets & don\u2019t forget suncream SAVE & FOLLOW @flightsfoodfeelings for more travel content. #daytrip<\/a> #londontokent<\/a> #coastalwalk<\/a> #coastalhike<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ramsgate\u2019s Boating Pool has numerous fans online as well, with one Tripadvisor reviewer commenting: \u2018This stunning location right on top of the cliffs overlooking the harbour and out towards the picturesque town of Sandwich.<\/p>\n

\u2018The views are amazing. The food is very very good.\u2019<\/p>\n

Another gave it five stars, writing: \u2018Unexpected find on the water with great views and great beer.\u2019<\/p>\n

If this weren\u2019t enough to send you to Ramsgate, you might be interested to learn that the town is also home to the world\u2019s biggest Wetherspoons.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Boating Pool has stunning cliffside views out to sea. (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Located inside a Grade II-listed pavilion that\u2019s more than 100 years old, the building was originally intended as a concert hall when it was built in 1903.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since then it\u2019s been used as a nightclub, and casino, but shut down in 2008 before Wetherspoons transformed it into a pub.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t guarantee Italy\u2019s balmy weather here, but at least you can shelter from the Kent drizzle with a good old pint.<\/p>\n

This article was first published on 25 May 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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