Historic houses · South East England
The Granville Hotel
In or near Westwood.
The Granville Hotel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumpton Park · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Granville Hotel is located in Thanet, Kent, with the postcode CT11 8NA. The nearest railway station is Dumpton Park, which is 1.2 km away. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Granville Hotel is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Ramsgate Tunnels offer a unique glimpse into the town's history during World War II, featuring a network of air raid precaution tunnels. Visitors can explore these historic tunnels and learn about the life of those who sought shelter there, enhanced by immersive experiences and guided tours.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Granville Hotel, Ramsgate, Kent, on the southeast coast of England, is a former hotel designed by Edward Welby Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin. Built in 1867 as a terrace of eight houses, The Granville was a hotel between 1869 and 1946 before being sold by proprietors Spiers & Pond. The building is now Granville House, a private residence containing 48 self-contained flats that are managed by the leaseholders.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
After the death of Augusta Emma d'Este (Lady Truro) on 21 May 1866, the remainder of the land from the Mount Albion Estate was sold off to developers. Business partners Robert Sankey, John Barnet Hodgson and the architect Edward Welby Pugin purchased a plot of land on Ramsgate's east cliff for £9,250. In 1867, they built an eight-house terrace in the Gothic style. These were substantial properties, with four floors and a basement, and each had a private entrance. The houses were marketed as exclusive villas, to be let for weeks at a time to wealthy visitors to Ramsgate who were expected to arrive at the nearby Ramsgate Sands station below the cliff. The terrace is described by Catriona…
Visiting
The bomb-damaged west end of the building was rebuilt as apartments in 2004 by Oakleigh Developments Ltd On 18 December 2012, at a public auction, the freehold of Granville House was purchased by Mr Eliasz Englander for £156,000. The Granville Cinema, opposite, is named after the building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3356, 1.4269
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Ramsgate
- Postcode
- CT11 8NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Thanet
- Phone
- +44 1843 588123
- Established
- 1869
- Nearest railway station
- Dumpton Park — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed Tuesdays from November to March; closed for Christmas and New Year.
- Official site
- www.ramsgatetunnels.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7737547 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Granville Hotel, Ramsgate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Granville Hotel?
- The Granville Hotel is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT11 8NA), in the parish of Ramsgate.
- What is The Granville Hotel?
- The Granville Hotel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Granville Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Dumpton Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT11 8NA.
- When was The Granville Hotel built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- Is The Granville Hotel a listed building?
- The Granville Hotel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to The Granville Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Dumpton Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT11 8NA.