Augustus Pugin's Ramsgate: The Grange and St Edward's Presbytery
The Grange and St Edwards' Presbytery, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9NY
Augustus Pugin came to Ramsgate in 1843, in search of 'the delight of the sea with catholic architecture & a Library.' He built The Grange to live out his ideal of life in the Middle Ages in a family home nestling in the shadow of St Augustine's Church, which he built at his own cost next door, and a benevolent monastery, completed by his son Edward. The Grange reflects Pugin’s belief in the Gothic style as the only true Christian architecture (he was a fervent convert to Catholicism). Today, The Grange lies at the heart of a Gothic Revival site of exceptional importance and is normally let for holidays by the Landmark Trust. Our well-informed team will be on hand to explain these astonishingly rich interiors, including Pugin's own wallpapers and furniture designs, and the Library where the creativity of this brilliant and eccentric man designed much of the Houses of Parliament as we know it today.
Leaflets on the building's history and children's activity packs will be available.
St Edward's Presbytery, next door to The Grange, will also be open for free over the weekend.
Drop-in Drawing workshop - Saturday 14 September, 11am-3pm. Ruth Rollason from Arts in Ramsgate will be leading informal, free drawing activities in the house and grounds. No booking required.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 10am-4pm
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10am-4pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10am-4pm
Location & directions
The Grange and St Edwards' Presbytery, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9NY
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is preferred via the Landmark website but walk in's are welcome on the day.
- Booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/the-grange-hods-open-day-24/
- Booking opens:
- 09 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access available for ground floor, there is no lift at the property. Gravel paths outside. There is no parking at this property - please park in the carparks in Ramsgate. It is possible for people with limited mobility to be dropped off outside the property. For further information please contact Booking Enquiries on 01628 825925. The Booking Office is open Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm.
