New plan to renovate Ramsgate shelters

A not-for-profit has announced it will renovate and refurbish shelters in Ramsgate.

Heritage Lab Ramsgate said it has a "bold plan" for the future of the derelict buildings along the lower promenade of East Cliff.

It has asked the public for their views and ideas after taking on a 20-year lease to redevelop eight art deco shelters from Thanet District Council.

Heritage Lab Ramsgate said the 6m-by-2m shelters, which look directly out to sea, will be put to a "variety of uses".

Proposals include a food and drinks outlet, a sauna, water sports and fishing facilities, beach huts, a community and educational space or art space.

One shelter is set to be restored to its original purpose with seated benches and information on the history of the area.

Heritage Lab Ramsgate said it hopes to have the shelters, which spread either side of the Pulhamite steps below Winterstoke Gardens, open for the summer 2026 season.

The not-for-profit has launched an online consultation where people can share their views and ideas about how the shelters can best be used in future. 

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