New plan to renovate Ramsgate shelters
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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