The park was officially opened to the public in 1893 after being purchased by the local council to prevent residential development.
The park's original iron bandstand was salvaged and restored as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project completed in the 2020s.
Ellington Park is home to one of the largest populations of mature trees in Ramsgate, including several species planted during the late 19th century.
The park contains a memorial dedicated to the local soldiers who served during the First World War.
During the 2020s restoration, archaeologists identified remnants of the original Victorian pathway configurations that had been buried for decades.
Ellington Park is a historic Victorian park in central Ramsgate that recently underwent a major restoration project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The grounds feature a restored 1890s bandstand, which serves as the site for seasonal live music performances. The landscape includes a formal terraced garden, a children's play area, and an extensive network of walking paths suitable for dog walkers. The park is managed in partnership with a dedicated volunteer group, the Friends of Ellington Park. It offers significant green space within a dense residential area. Recent improvements include the installation of a café pavilion and upgraded lighting to enhance site safety. The site layout preserves much of its original Victorian design, including the layout of the central shrubberies and flower beds.
The elevated view looking down from the top terrace toward the restored Victorian bandstand.
Visit the onsite café for locally sourced snacks and to support the park's ongoing maintenance fund.
Check the noticeboards near the main entrances for a schedule of weekend community events and bandstand performances.
Keep dogs on a lead in marked zones to respect other park users, especially near the children's play area.
Do not wander off the marked paths in the wooded sections, as the terrain can be uneven and the area is managed to protect local flora.
Clean up after dogs and adhere to park signage regarding quiet zones and waste disposal.
