{"id":28792,"date":"2018-08-27T11:21:13","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T10:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/noexpert.co.uk\/?page_id=28792"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:30:38","slug":"ramsgate-retro-vintage-shopping-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/?page_id=28792","title":{"rendered":"Ramsgate Retro Shopping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>(and nearby eating\/drinking options)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ramsgate\">Ramsgate<\/a> has a good selection of Retro shops, you can easily spend a whole day browsing. The <strong>Ramsgate Retro Shopping Trail<\/strong> can be used to structure your Retro Shopping trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the Retro\/Vintage shops, which make up the Ramsgate Retro Shopping Trail.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-30774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/NotesStories-42-300x107.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/NotesStories-42-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/NotesStories-42-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/NotesStories-42.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1eaXqicpZumjSWbVHKYfoC_Z5qbs\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">?<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A great starting point for the Retro Shopping Trail is the destination shopping venue\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Petticoat Lane Emporium\" href=\"http:\/\/www.petticoatemporium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Petticoat Lane Emporium<\/a><\/strong> which is not just one shop, it&#8217;s a permanent indoor market consisting of two shops and 175 stalls selling Vintage, Retro, Craft, Art &amp; Antique Merchandise. The Emporium is on the East Cliff side of Ramsgate,\u00a0a couple of streets back from the coast, and if you fancy a drink, the picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/honeysuckleinn\">Honeysuckle Inn<\/a> is just a street away or if you want to treat yourself to a bit of luxury, the lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseatramsgate.co.uk\/\">House Hotel<\/a>\u00a0(which is well worth a visit) is about a 10 minute walk from Petticoat Lane.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/B9-j6-UIUAA8V-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then head down via Albion Gardens to 7 King Street for <strong>Hidden Treasures Indoor Market<\/strong> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/theramsgatethriftstore\/\">Ramsgate Thrift Store<\/a> at 1-3 High Street.<\/p>\n<p>Next stop is the Arches overlooking the Royal Harbour, where you will find the <a href=\"http:\/\/royalharbouremporium.weebly.com\/\"><strong>Royal Harbour Emporium <\/strong><\/a>which showcases several\u00a0beautiful lovingly restored classic Motor Bikes and has an eclectic collection of vintage toys and gaming machines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26224\" title=\"tn_IMG_20150614_122035058_HDR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/tn_IMG_20150614_122035058_HDR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you plan to stop for some food or drink in the Arches, you have <a title=\"The Arch Bar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Arch-Bar-Ramsgate-Harbour\/275533195974945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Arch Bar<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/cocolatino19\/\">Coco Latino<\/a>\u00a0attractive and comfortable bars that also do food and <a href=\"http:\/\/the-greek-arch.squarespace.com\/\">The Greek Arch restaurant.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the Harbour there is a set of steps called Jacobs\u00a0Ladder next to the\u00a0<a title=\"Sailors Church\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/The-Sailors-Church-Ramsgate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sailors Church<\/a>\u00a0that provide a good shortcut up on to the West Cliff where you will find\u00a0<a title=\"Addlington Street\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Addington+St\/@51.3308042,1.414543,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x47deaca8e1cddddb:0x83f810140534f8e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Addington Street<\/a>\u00a0; it is just across the road when you exit the steps.<\/p>\n<p>In Addington Street you will find <strong>Odds &amp; Sods<\/strong>\u00a0selling preloved &amp; upcycled furniture &amp; homeware<em> (Open Saturday &amp; Sundays),\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkroaddesign.co.uk\/\"><strong>Silk Road<\/strong> <\/a>selling preloved and handmade items for the home and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thesewingroomramsgate\"><strong>The Sewing Room<\/strong><\/a> selling preloved &amp; vintage clothing. Nearby Eating and Drinking options included <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefalstafframsgate.com\/\">The Falstaff Hotel<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seabirdramsgate.com\/\">Seabird Cafe Bar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/?p=31722\">Vincent&#8217;s Cafe<\/a> in Spencer Square.<\/p>\n<p>The final shops on the trail are <strong>Treats &amp; Treasures<\/strong> in Effingham Street and <strong><a title=\"Island Vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/islandvintagestore?ref=br_rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Island Vintage<\/a><\/strong> at the top of the High Street with its large &amp; diverse collection of ceramics, record players &amp; vinyl.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28873 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resize1630079893228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resize1630079893228.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/resize1630079893228-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I have also included <strong>The Micro Museum<\/strong> on the Retro trail, as it has a great selection of Vintage Computers, Electronics, Toys and Games. It also has a small gift shop. Check <a href=\"www.themicromuseum.org\">www.themicromuseum.org<\/a> for information on opening hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are in this part of town, you can pop in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dawniescoffeeshop?igsh=MWc0YWc4YXJ5cGY5\">Dawnie&#8217;s Coffee Shop<\/a> at 91 High Street or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehiveramsgate\/\">The Hive<\/a> on George Street for Brunch\/Lunch or Coffee and Cake.<\/p>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><em style=\"font-size: 23px; font-weight: 900;\">Charity Shops<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another potential source of Vintage\/Retro items is the local Charity Shops, click below to access the Ramsgate Charity Shop Guide :-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/?page_id=29198\">Ramsgate Charity Shop Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/?p=539\">Return to East Kent\/Thanet Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\/?page_id=25892\">Return to Index for No Expert Guides\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Top page - Noexpert.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noexpert.co.uk\/food\">Return to top page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(and nearby eating\/drinking options) Ramsgate has a good selection of Retro shops, you can easily spend a whole day browsing. The Ramsgate Retro Shopping Trail can be used to structure your Retro Shopping trip. Here are the Retro\/Vintage shops, which make up the Ramsgate Retro Shopping Trail. ? 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