As the seasons turn and autumn arrives, we are looking forward to a vibrant few months ahead with October half term, Halloween, and Bonfire Night events across the district.
In this issue we bring you updates on VisitEngland’s latest coastal campaign to get involved with, provide you with season content for your guests and updates on council projects.
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Tourism and Visitor Services News
Unlock Thanet’s Visitor Secrets – Workshops for Business Growth
We recently hosted three marketing workshops, led by Chartered Marketer Bryony Bishop (BeeBee Communications).
Representatives from local businesses and organisations came along and feedback was positive.
Ruth, a local business woman at the Broadstairs workshop said: “I found it useful and interesting. The presentation was extremely well delivered by Bryony and supported by Emma from Thanet Tourism. It was very useful to network and share views with a variety of local businesses. I would recommend this workshop to others involved in local tourism in whatever form that takes.”
The presentation slides and toolkit are now available on our business website alongside the 2025 Visitor Survey Research and our Green Tourism Toolkit.
VisitEngland ‘All on England’s Coast’ Campaign
VisitEngland has launched its latest national campaign, running until Sunday 1 November, to encourage autumn and winter coastal getaways. The campaign targets young adults and families, aiming to boost visits and visitor spending across England’s coastal destinations just like ours!
From outdoor adventures and wildlife encounters to heritage, food and traditional seaside escapes, VisitEngland’s ‘All on England’s Coast’ campaign showcases the experiences that make England’s coastline one of the nation’s greatest tourism assets.
Highlighting five distinct themes including Creative (focusing on the South East’s local food, drink, and cultural destinations), Nature, Outdoor, Historic, and Classic, the campaign showcases the fantastic range of experiences available along our shores.
Local businesses and attractions can access downloadable campaign assets on VisitEngland’s dedicated portal. We encourage you to join the national conversation by using the hashtags #AllOnTheCoast and #VisitThanet in your social media activity.
Please note – we may contact some of you directly to ask for content for the campaign.
Visit Thanet Seasonal Digital Campaign
To promote local activities and events, we have created dedicated autumn website pages www.visitthanet.co.uk/halfterm and www.visitthanet.co.uk/halloween.
We are using our social media pages to drive awareness, engagement and visitors to Thanet.
If you are hosting an event that is not yet listed, please share the details with our team at visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk. Please include the event title, dates, times, pricing, contact information, description, and a landscape image.
Visitor Information Services Opening Hours
Our Visitor Information Centres and kiosks will be open throughout October and November, as follows:
- Margate (Droit House): Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm in October (open daily during October half term, Monday 26 to Friday 30 October). Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm in November.
- Broadstairs (Promenade Kiosk): Closed until the 2027 season.
- Ramsgate (The Custom House): Monday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm.
Thanet District Council
Pride in Place Community Action Grant
Got an idea to make Ramsgate even better? New government funding is available!
The Ramsgate Pride in Place Programme Community Action Grant has launched with £150,000 to support locally led projects that deliver visible, practical improvements to the town. Grants of up to £15,000 are available, with no minimum requirement.
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community groups, registered charities, CICs, micro and small businesses, sole traders, freelancers, and community partnerships. Every proposal must primarily benefit Ramsgate residents.
There are five core priorities:
- Open It Up – Town centre, jobs & local enterprise
- Clean It Up – Cleaner, greener streets & public spaces
- Light It Up – Safer, brighter & accessible spaces
- Raise It Up – Youth, skills & future aspirations
- Join It Up – Health, wellbeing & community connections
How to apply: Download the application pack from the Ramsgate Town Council website
Need help or advice before applying? Contact office.admin@ramsgatetowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01843 598751
Save the date: the Festive Teenage Market is coming back to Margate!
Join us on Saturday 21 November between 10am and 5pm at the new EKC Margate Digital Campus on Margate High Street.
Expect unique, hand-crafted Christmas gifts and live performances from talented, local young musicians. You can find out more here
Other News
Could your town be Kent’s most active community this October?
Active Travel has partnered with WeRoam, a free app designed to reward residents across the region for getting moving whether that is walking, wheeling, or cycling.
The app features exciting local challenges throughout the year. Throughout October, residents can take part in the friendly Kent Town Cup to help local towns clock up the most active movement in the county.
At the time of writing, Broadstairs is at the top of the leaderboard, with Ramsgate at number six.
Your News
Theatres Trust Great British Theatres Awards
Warm congratulations to The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate, which has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Great Renovation’ category of the Theatres Trust Great British Theatres Awards.
These national awards celebrate venues and champions making outstanding contributions to the UK’s cultural landscape.
Winners will be announced on Monday 2 November, and we wish the team the best of luck!
