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James C
145 contributions
Amazing walks
May 2022 • Family
Amazing walks out here, over time I thought that the nature reserve area were the pond is has slowly got worse. I think it hasn't been looked after as much as I thought it was going to be. Hopefully it will be looking better soon.
I would definitely recommend coming on a nice day out.
Written May 24, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Natasha
Ramsgate, UK98 contributions
Beautiful park
Sep 2014 • Family
I live opposite the park so I might be classed as slightly biased but I love it. The friends of Ellington park work exceptionally hard to raise money for new facilities and general maintenance and improvement. They hound the council to ensure it is kept up to a very high standard, despite the council digging their feet in at every turn. Yes there is the occasional dog mess, which is down to irresponsible pet owners that ruin it for the rest of us. Being a new puppy owner we regularly use the park, my children love playing on the rocks and some lovely tree carvings are in the process of being finished. Unfortunately some teenagers decided to burn the children's play area down for the second time the other night, so that is currently closed. Fingers crossed the council agrees to replace it and get it open to the public again ASAP.
Written September 26, 2014
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SandraMGP
Ramsgate, UK48 contributions
Beautiful Park with kids playground
Feb 2013 • Couples
Beautiful Park with kids playground, picnic tables and band stand. Jazz bands play on the band stand in the summer and there is a bowling green for the seniors and a mini ride on train circuit. Could benefit from a coffee hut selling drinks, sweets and cakes as there is nothing close by.
Written March 30, 2013
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Sylvie B
Ramsgate, UK4 contributions
Wonderful haven
Jan 2014 • Solo
Whether you like to wander through the park, looking for squirrels and parakeets or want a little break to have a picnic, Ellington Park is the place. You will also find the locals are always keen to tell you about the great history of the park and you can meet some very friendly dogs too! :-) I also support the Friends of Ellington Park , whom I salute for their constant work to always improve the park, keep it safe and tidy.
Written January 29, 2014
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Joseph D
Ramsgate, UK4 contributions
Fantastic Park - a real asset for Ramsgate
Jan 2014 • Family
A great space - always clean, well kept and inviting. I've never had a problem walking around the park late at night and any problems with anti-social behaviour in the park (ALL parks have this to some extent) were cleared up years ago. The Friends of Ellington Park are doing a fantastic job of raising funds to develop the park and also put on a number of excellent events throughout the year - last year's May Fayre being a prime example (excellent live Jazz and superb organic ice cream!) Looking forward to exhibitions and events in 2014.
Written January 27, 2014
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Mike M
Ramsgate, UK43 contributions
Family park.
Jul 2013 • Friends
Not far from the train station, this is a favourite for local families. A bandstand in the centre, there are often activities such as music festivals and these are geared to families too. It is just a small restful park in which to stroll and enjoy the peace of the area.
Written July 29, 2013
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Roadrunner734
London, UK2 contributions
A real success story
Sep 2012 • Family
Ellington Park, Ramsgate, used to effectively be a no-go zone, but, thanks to the Friends of Ellington Park, who have now built up an impressive reputation around the town of Ramsgate, this park is well worth a visit on a summer's day.

As others have already said, the Friends are seemingly constantly busy organising the next big function in Ellington Park. It appears that they work to a rota which begins with their unmissable May Fayre towards the end of May and climaxes with a big music festival (usually jazz) at the end of summer, with numerous musical, arty and child-friendly events in between.

The funds raised from donations received at these events, along with what I believe are imminent funding applications, are being put towards facilities such as a shop selling refreshments.

It is disappointing that one of the posts below advises visitors to Ramsgate to avoid Ellington Park like the plague; this attitude might have been understandable in yesteryear, but is a very pessimistic outlook to have in the present day when so much is obviously being done to regenerate the park and restore it to its original beauty.
Written July 16, 2013
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Nanna-2MK
United Kingdom29 contributions
Lovely Park
Aug 2013 • Family
Lovely space for a picnic & family games. Super events on throughout the Summer , relaxing change from the Seafront.
Written August 9, 2013
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Tim S
Ramsgate, UK12 contributions
Looking ahead
Dec 2012 • Solo
Well the park is my local ,and they have some exciting plans for the future.with the small amount of moneys available, its sad that the local idiots have to burn or destroy anything that they want. there is now more lighting in the park picinic tablesand lots of responsible dog walkers .Who meet regulary
Written December 17, 2012
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middletonmaid
Ramsgate, UK11 contributions
An easy walking spot
Mar 2020
very friendly place for dog walking, everyone talks as they make their around, relaxing and very pleasant
Written March 6, 2020
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