Events

Augustus Welby Pugin is remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture and is arguably ranked among the finest British architects in the 19th Century.

The renowned English architect is perhaps most well known for designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster, along with its iconic clock tower, Big Ben. In his early twenties, he converted to Catholicism and was responsible for designing many Catholic and Anglican churches across England, as well as Ireland and Australia.

The National Augustine-Pugin Shrine in Ramsgate, which incorporates the Parish of St Augustine in which Pugin is buried, holds 'Pugin Week' on an annual basis.

Please see a full list of scheduled events for 2024 below:

Mini Pilgrimage: Heritage Open Days

Routes - Networks - Connections
Saturday 7th September, 1 pm - 4 pm, Minster Abbey, CT12 4HF

An easy 5-mile walk from Minster Abbey to the Shrine of St Augustine. Learn about saints, scholars, Vikings and powerful princesses, ending with a tour of Pugin’s beautiful Grade 1 Augustine Shrine.

Pugin: A Gothic Passion

Wednesday 11th September, 5 pm, St Augustine's Church, Ramsgate

30 years on from the Pugin V&A exhibition, Antiques Roadshow’s Paul Atterbury discusses the exhibition and how we see Pugin now with Rosemary Hill, author of the definitive Pugin biography ‘God’s Architect’.

St Augustine’s open 10am - 4pm,

Friday 13th - Monday 16th September, 10 am - 4 pm

To coincide with The Grange open days next door to the Shrine. Visit Landmark Trust Events for details.

Contrasts: An exploration of Gothic vs Georgian architecture

Friday 13th September, 11 am, Spencer Square (by Van Gogh’s bust), Ramsgate

A 2-hour walking tour of Ramsgate’s architectural gems, led by Pugin enthusiast Jayne Evelyn, inspired by Pugin’s book ‘Contrasts’.

Midday Mass

Saturday 14th September, St Augustine's Church Ramsgate

Mass for Pugin on the anniversary of his death.