was had! Thank you https://t.co/HMDOYRoDtR Especially Danielle and the Collections Team, you do an amazing job! #ramsgatetunnels #REmuseum

We would like to say a huge thank you to The Royal Engineers Museum Gillingham for making our volunteers so welcome on a visit last week. The highlight was handing a Victoria Cross, a moving moment for all our volunteers. There were lighter moments as you can tell, and much fun

modern fire‑fighting equipment. She was also a supporter of global exploration, helping to fund Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition.

1922 and served as President of the Royal West of England Academy, decades before many institutions welcomed women into leadership. Her generosity transformed Ramsgate: from the creation of Winterstoke Gardens, to funding maternity wards, nurses’ homes, schools, ambulances, and

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honour Dame Janet Stancomb‑Wills — a pioneering leader, philanthropist, and Ramsgate’s first female Mayor (1923–24). Dame Janet was a visionary woman far ahead of her time. She became the first person to receive the Freedom of Ramsgate in

beneath Ramsgate. Our tours are available every day (except Tuesday) to book follow the link https://ramsgatetunnels.merlintickets.co.uk/product/E000020 or visit https://t.co/NuBi7yOAzj #BritishScienceWeek #RamsgateTunnels #STEM #HistoryMeetsScience #KentHeritage

Celebrate British Science Week with an underground adventure like no other! On until the 15th of March British Science Week is a celebration of STEM subjects. Why not explore how engineering, geology, innovation, and wartime problem‑solving shaped the extraordinary network

👣 Go beneath the surface—literally—and uncover the past that shaped our community. 📅 Book your tour today! 👉 https://t.co/RlPhOaIEBf #RamsgateTunnels #RamsgateHistory #RailwayTour #KentHeritage #DiscoverThanet

, a curious explorer, or looking for something unforgettable to do in Thanet, this is the adventure for you! ✨ What to expect: 🔦 Atmospheric underground walk 📜 Fascinating stories from expert guides 🚆 Insights into Ramsgate’s long‑lost railway

🚇 Step back in time and journey beneath Ramsgate on the 21st March at 11am Discover the original Victorian railway tunnel and join us for a Ramsgate Tunnels Railway Tour—a unique blend of local history, storytelling, and hidden engineering marvels. Whether you're a history lover

losing everything above ground. What Colin loves most is working alongside like‑minded volunteers and sharing the story of the tunnels with visitors from all over the world. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and warmth make every tour something special.

extraordinary network of tunnels, a unique feat of civil engineering that protected thousands during the Second World War. He believes it’s just as important to honour the experiences of the people whose lives were saved here, and those who made “Tunnel Town” their home after

👋 Meet the Team: Colin For more than six years, Colin has been a dedicated volunteer at the Ramsgate Tunnels — and for the past four, he’s also been one of our brilliant lead guides. Colin is passionate about keeping alive the memory of those who planned and built this

community, and everyday life. World Book Day is the perfect moment to honour those voices and inspire the next generation of storytellers. If you’re visiting this week, look out for our favourite Tunnel‑themed reads and local history recommendations in our shop.

📚✨ Happy World Book Day! ✨📚 Today we’re celebrating the power of stories — the ones we read, the ones we share, and the ones we uncover beneath our feet here in Ramsgate. From wartime diaries to treasured family memories, the Tunnels hold countless chapters of courage,

forgotten, and the everyday heroes whose stories deserve to be remembered. Here’s to the women who made history, and to those still making it. This photo is in our archive but we have no further information - if you can help let us know in the comments

life with extraordinary courage. From mothers sheltering their children underground to the women who worked tirelessly above and below ground to keep Ramsgate going, their legacy still echoes through our tunnels today. This month, we honour their voices — the well‑known, the

March marks Women’s History Month — a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and stories of women who shaped our world. Here at Ramsgate Tunnels, we’re especially reminded of the women who kept families safe, held communities together, and faced the uncertainty of wartime

Whether you’re wearing a daffodil, enjoying a Welsh cake, or simply taking a moment to celebrate your heritage, we hope you have a fantastic St David’s Day. Diolch yn fawr from all of us at Ramsgate Tunnels.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus — Happy St David’s Day! Today we’re celebrating Wales’ patron saint and all the wonderful Welsh connections woven through our local history and community.