Kent guidebook - Sandwich, Canterbury and beyond
Sightseeing
Medieval Cinque Port, independant shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Great coastal and country walking.
109 locals recommend
Sandwich
Medieval Cinque Port, independant shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Great coastal and country walking.
Historic City of Canterbury. Visit the Cathedral, go punting along the river, historic buildings, guided walks, local and high street retail, bars, cafes, restaurants. Walk from Canterbury along the River Stour
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Historic City of Canterbury. Visit the Cathedral, go punting along the river, historic buildings, guided walks, local and high street retail, bars, cafes, restaurants. Walk from Canterbury along the River Stour
Small coastal resort, visit Viking Bay, Dumpton Gap, Joss Bay, Louisa Bay, Botany Bay, Dickens Museum, Morellis italian ice cream parlour, independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants,
173 locals recommend
Broadstairs
Small coastal resort, visit Viking Bay, Dumpton Gap, Joss Bay, Louisa Bay, Botany Bay, Dickens Museum, Morellis italian ice cream parlour, independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants,
dedicated animal conservation charity in conjuction with The Aspinall Foundation
157 locals recommend
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne Lanededicated animal conservation charity in conjuction with The Aspinall Foundation
Visit Deal and Walmer Castles (English Heritage), beach, pier, coastal walking , cycling, golf. great local restaurants, bars, cafes. Saturday market
113 locals recommend
Deal
Visit Deal and Walmer Castles (English Heritage), beach, pier, coastal walking , cycling, golf. great local restaurants, bars, cafes. Saturday market
Amazing walking tours of the Fan Bay deep shelter, used in WW2.
10 locals recommend
Fan Bay Deep Shelter
Amazing walking tours of the Fan Bay deep shelter, used in WW2.
beautiful house and gardens that hold events at certain times of the year. Great tea room, lots of beautiful walking available
14 locals recommend
Goodnestone Park Gardens
beautiful house and gardens that hold events at certain times of the year. Great tea room, lots of beautiful walking available
Markets every Tuesday and Saturday with fresh, local and other produce. 1st and 3rd Satursdays of the month host an array of stall holders selling crafts, flowers, homemade food.
9 locals recommend
Faversham Market
8 Market PlMarkets every Tuesday and Saturday with fresh, local and other produce. 1st and 3rd Satursdays of the month host an array of stall holders selling crafts, flowers, homemade food.
Fabulous gardens and Abbey, recently completely renovated. excellent walking, cafe available
21 locals recommend
Kearsney Abbey Gardens
Alkham RoadFabulous gardens and Abbey, recently completely renovated. excellent walking, cafe available
The Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain. It is sited on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on the coast of Kent.
28 locals recommend
Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover RoadThe Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain. It is sited on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on the coast of Kent.
Aviation museum housing historic planes from the Second World War, plus memorabilia & a cafe
24 locals recommend
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Manston RoadAviation museum housing historic planes from the Second World War, plus memorabilia & a cafe
Canterbury Punting Company
Water LanePunting on the river!
Westgate Gardens
Saint Peter's StreetBeautiful garden walk through Canterbury
English Heritage - For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast then look no further than Deal Castle. Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England.
91 locals recommend
Deal Castle
Marine RoadEnglish Heritage - For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast then look no further than Deal Castle. Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England.
English Heritage - Built during the reign of King Henry VIII and perched on the picturesque Kent coastline, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East. Lovely gardens and cafe.
22 locals recommend
Walmer Castle
4 South StEnglish Heritage - Built during the reign of King Henry VIII and perched on the picturesque Kent coastline, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East. Lovely gardens and cafe.
English Heritage - A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited.
10 locals recommend
Western Heights Of Dover
Drop Redoubt RoadEnglish Heritage - A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited.
English Heritage - An imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery.
53 locals recommend
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadEnglish Heritage - An imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery.
English Heritage - This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine
33 locals recommend
St Augustine's Abbey
LongportEnglish Heritage - This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine
English Heritage - This is one of a chain of ingeniously designed artillery towers built around the south and east coasts of England from 1805 to protect against the threat of invasion by Napoleon
Dymchurch Martello Tower
High StreetEnglish Heritage - This is one of a chain of ingeniously designed artillery towers built around the south and east coasts of England from 1805 to protect against the threat of invasion by Napoleon
English Heritage - Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding
116 locals recommend
Rochester Cathedral
English Heritage - Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding
Originally built in 1616 by Sir Dudley Digges on the site of a medieval castle, the house has been lovingly restored by its current owners and occupies a beautiful position offering sweeping views of the surrounding area.
The well-maintained gardens which form part of the estate, originally designed by Thomas Heron and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, are open to the public on Tuesdays throughout the summer months. Historical tours of the house are also available by special arrangement.
Chilham Castle plays host to a number of events throughout the year, from open air performances from the touring Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Company to the annual ‘Chilham Chase’ fun run.
10 locals recommend
Chilham Castle
Originally built in 1616 by Sir Dudley Digges on the site of a medieval castle, the house has been lovingly restored by its current owners and occupies a beautiful position offering sweeping views of the surrounding area.
The well-maintained gardens which form part of the estate, originally designed by Thomas Heron and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, are open to the public on Tuesdays throughout the summer months. Historical tours of the house are also available by special arrangement.
Chilham Castle plays host to a number of events throughout the year, from open air performances from the touring Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Company to the annual ‘Chilham Chase’ fun run.
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is Kent's largest wild animal park. Our huge 600-acre site is home to more than 700 animals including the largest herd of black rhino in the UK, western lowland gorillas, Kent's largest tower of giraffe, tigers, lions, leopards, bears and so much more. Restaurant and short breaks available
104 locals recommend
Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadPort Lympne Hotel & Reserve is Kent's largest wild animal park. Our huge 600-acre site is home to more than 700 animals including the largest herd of black rhino in the UK, western lowland gorillas, Kent's largest tower of giraffe, tigers, lions, leopards, bears and so much more. Restaurant and short breaks available
Home of the Golden Sands beach and the Turner Centre. Quirky restaurants and bars and independant and vintage shopping
160 locals recommend
UpMargate
20 The CentreHome of the Golden Sands beach and the Turner Centre. Quirky restaurants and bars and independant and vintage shopping
Tastings and tours available - first glass English wines and hospitality. The original Gusbourne Estate in Appledore, Kent dates back to 1410.
24 locals recommend
Gusbourne Estate Vineyard
Kenardington RoadTastings and tours available - first glass English wines and hospitality. The original Gusbourne Estate in Appledore, Kent dates back to 1410.
YEAR-ROUND TOURS AND TASTING EXPERIENCES.
Along with award-winning and world-class English wines, beers and ciders, Hush Heath Estate is home to some of England’s most vibrant flora and fauna. For walkers and wine lovers alike, the Estate offers an unparalleled guest experience. See for yourself with a self-guided stroll through beautiful vineyards, apple orchards and ancient oak woodlands, or join an expert-led tour and tasting experience
41 locals recommend
Balfour Winery
Five Oak LaneYEAR-ROUND TOURS AND TASTING EXPERIENCES.
Along with award-winning and world-class English wines, beers and ciders, Hush Heath Estate is home to some of England’s most vibrant flora and fauna. For walkers and wine lovers alike, the Estate offers an unparalleled guest experience. See for yourself with a self-guided stroll through beautiful vineyards, apple orchards and ancient oak woodlands, or join an expert-led tour and tasting experience
The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells
171 locals recommend
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillThe Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells
Guided tours of the subterranean tunnel system used to shelter 60,000 people during WWII air raids.
80 locals recommend
Ramsgate Tunnels
Marina EsplanadeGuided tours of the subterranean tunnel system used to shelter 60,000 people during WWII air raids.
Standard Quay in Faversham has a number of independent retailers set on the banks of the river.
A former commercial port, steeped in Kent and British history.
Sympathetically regenerated to maintain it’s historical importance, with ample customer parking.
historic architecture, bracing walks through the countryside and quayside, and drinks available at Secret Garden Tea Room.
A unique eclectic mix of shops and leisure facilities.
14 locals recommend
Standard Quay
Standard Quay in Faversham has a number of independent retailers set on the banks of the river.
A former commercial port, steeped in Kent and British history.
Sympathetically regenerated to maintain it’s historical importance, with ample customer parking.
historic architecture, bracing walks through the countryside and quayside, and drinks available at Secret Garden Tea Room.
A unique eclectic mix of shops and leisure facilities.
Daily 90 minute walking routs exploring historical Canterbury and Cathedral precincts led by professional guides
Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd
The PrecinctsDaily 90 minute walking routs exploring historical Canterbury and Cathedral precincts led by professional guides
Lower Leas Coastal Park is in Folkestone, in Kent, England. The park is split into three broad recreational zones, starting at The Leas Lift and heading west. The formal zone comprises pine avenues and flower gardens, planted for all-year-round interest. adventure play area and the amphitheatre. The last area, the wild zone, has been created for a diverse wildlife habitat.
75 locals recommend
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadLower Leas Coastal Park is in Folkestone, in Kent, England. The park is split into three broad recreational zones, starting at The Leas Lift and heading west. The formal zone comprises pine avenues and flower gardens, planted for all-year-round interest. adventure play area and the amphitheatre. The last area, the wild zone, has been created for a diverse wildlife habitat.
The Royal Military Canal is a canal running for 28 miles between Seabrook near Folkestone and Cliff End near Hastings, following the old cliff line bordering Romney Marsh, which was constructed as a defence against the possible invasion of England during the Napoleonic War
13 locals recommend
Royal Military Canal
The Royal Military Canal is a canal running for 28 miles between Seabrook near Folkestone and Cliff End near Hastings, following the old cliff line bordering Romney Marsh, which was constructed as a defence against the possible invasion of England during the Napoleonic War
Canoe, kayak and paddle board hire. Brilliant day out and great outdoor activity centre. Cafe/ picnic are on site.
13 locals recommend
Canoe Wild
Canoe, kayak and paddle board hire. Brilliant day out and great outdoor activity centre. Cafe/ picnic are on site.
The Margate Caves finally reopened in September 2019 with a new Community Building, Café, Shop and Exhibition and Interpretation spaces which share the rich history of the Caves and explain how the landscape, ecology and geology of the area have become intwined in town’s rich social and cultural history. Excellent!
72 locals recommend
Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdThe Margate Caves finally reopened in September 2019 with a new Community Building, Café, Shop and Exhibition and Interpretation spaces which share the rich history of the Caves and explain how the landscape, ecology and geology of the area have become intwined in town’s rich social and cultural history. Excellent!
Whitstable famous for its 'Native Oysters' which were collected from beds beyond the low water mark from Roman times until the mid-20th century. This is celebrated at the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival, which takes place during the summer.
Beautiful seaside town with quirkly independent shops, restaurants and bars. Fabulous walking on to Tankerton towards Herne Bay. Great day out.
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
Whitstable famous for its 'Native Oysters' which were collected from beds beyond the low water mark from Roman times until the mid-20th century. This is celebrated at the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival, which takes place during the summer.
Beautiful seaside town with quirkly independent shops, restaurants and bars. Fabulous walking on to Tankerton towards Herne Bay. Great day out.
Located on the South-East tip of England, the historic town of Ramsgate has the only Royal Harbour in the Country, granted by George IV in 1821. Take in the sights and sounds of a working harbour with a beautiful selection of sailing and power boats. Take a boat trip around the harbour, visit the seals or do a spot of fishing.
Start your visit to Ramsgate waterside in the thick of the café culture with cafes, restaurants and bars
89 locals recommend
Ramsgate
Located on the South-East tip of England, the historic town of Ramsgate has the only Royal Harbour in the Country, granted by George IV in 1821. Take in the sights and sounds of a working harbour with a beautiful selection of sailing and power boats. Take a boat trip around the harbour, visit the seals or do a spot of fishing.
Start your visit to Ramsgate waterside in the thick of the café culture with cafes, restaurants and bars
Fabulous Folkestone - visit the Harbour Arm for independent eateries and bars, walk along the boardwalk, visit the shops, bars, galleries and restaurants of The Old High Street and the Creative Quarter
62 locals recommend
Folkestone
Fabulous Folkestone - visit the Harbour Arm for independent eateries and bars, walk along the boardwalk, visit the shops, bars, galleries and restaurants of The Old High Street and the Creative Quarter
Fab place to stop for a break, sit on the beach, hire a bike or take part in Beach Yoga (seasonale)
14 locals recommend
Hut 55
Marine RoadFab place to stop for a break, sit on the beach, hire a bike or take part in Beach Yoga (seasonale)
Dover Transport Museum
Willingdon Roada slice of motoring history
English Heritage site, just outside Sandwich. Richborough Castle contains the ruins of a Roman Saxon Shore fort, collectively known as Richborough Fort or Richborough Roman Fort. It is situated in Richborough near Sandwich, Kent, in the United Kingdom. Rutupiae or Portus Ritupis was founded by the Romans after their invasion of Britain in AD 43.
17 locals recommend
Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre
Richborough RoadEnglish Heritage site, just outside Sandwich. Richborough Castle contains the ruins of a Roman Saxon Shore fort, collectively known as Richborough Fort or Richborough Roman Fort. It is situated in Richborough near Sandwich, Kent, in the United Kingdom. Rutupiae or Portus Ritupis was founded by the Romans after their invasion of Britain in AD 43.
English Heritage site, excellent visitor experience, high quality and historic
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadEnglish Heritage site, excellent visitor experience, high quality and historic
Fantastic walking across the White Cliffs, on towards Deal via St Margarets Bay or towards Folkestone. Stop off at the old lighthouse en route for some refreshments
102 locals recommend
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadFantastic walking across the White Cliffs, on towards Deal via St Margarets Bay or towards Folkestone. Stop off at the old lighthouse en route for some refreshments
Food scene
Macknade food emporium - fantastic local and international produce, cafe for breakfast, lunch and drinks. plenty of parking
44 locals recommend
Macknade Fine Foods
Selling RoadMacknade food emporium - fantastic local and international produce, cafe for breakfast, lunch and drinks. plenty of parking
Fantastic food, beautiful setting - Fordwich lays claim to being the smallest town in the UK. Booking essential
23 locals recommend
Fordwich Arms
King StreetFantastic food, beautiful setting - Fordwich lays claim to being the smallest town in the UK. Booking essential
craft beer, wine, spirits, snacks and music! vinyl on sale. good hospitality
Smugglers Beer & Music Cafe
10 Delf Stcraft beer, wine, spirits, snacks and music! vinyl on sale. good hospitality
Best fresh seafood and fish, booking essential. take away available.
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StBest fresh seafood and fish, booking essential. take away available.
The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury RoadFab food, excellent drinks, great hospitality
Local pub in the village of Staple, excellent food, wine, gin, beer. Rooms available
15 locals recommend
The Black Pig
Barnsole RoadLocal pub in the village of Staple, excellent food, wine, gin, beer. Rooms available
Fantastic farmshop and brilliant cafe serving breakfast, lunch, cakes, coffee and more. Takeaway available & outside seating. Zero miles eggs! Butchers visits on a Friday. Closed Mondays but have been open 7 days a week recently so worth checking. Support Local!
7 locals recommend
Juliet's Farm Shop and Cafe
Fantastic farmshop and brilliant cafe serving breakfast, lunch, cakes, coffee and more. Takeaway available & outside seating. Zero miles eggs! Butchers visits on a Friday. Closed Mondays but have been open 7 days a week recently so worth checking. Support Local!
Beautiful hotel, restaurant, bar and spa. Recently renovated and part of The Pig hotel chain. first class standards and hospitality in acres of grounds. Restaurant uses local produce only.
76 locals recommend
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadBeautiful hotel, restaurant, bar and spa. Recently renovated and part of The Pig hotel chain. first class standards and hospitality in acres of grounds. Restaurant uses local produce only.
if you like fresh fish, this is the place to eat in Whitstable. Bar upstairs for drinks, right on the seafront. excellent quality.
80 locals recommend
Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge Roadif you like fresh fish, this is the place to eat in Whitstable. Bar upstairs for drinks, right on the seafront. excellent quality.
Love the Harbour Arm - it was the old Folkestone railway terminal and has been turned into a unique space to enjoy. A number of tiny food outlets and bars including the Lighthouse Champagne bar.
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadLove the Harbour Arm - it was the old Folkestone railway terminal and has been turned into a unique space to enjoy. A number of tiny food outlets and bars including the Lighthouse Champagne bar.
Excellent quality food and drink in the small village of Ickham, near Wingham.
36 locals recommend
Duke William
The StreetExcellent quality food and drink in the small village of Ickham, near Wingham.
Brewed on site, excellent craft beer, ever changing beer menu, excellent pizzas
6 locals recommend
Breakwater Brewery & Taproom
Lorne RoadBrewed on site, excellent craft beer, ever changing beer menu, excellent pizzas
Excellent pub, good selection of beers and good food. the walls and ceiling adorned with the names, dates and times of those who have swam the English Channel - amazing!
17 locals recommend
The White Horse
Saint James StreetExcellent pub, good selection of beers and good food. the walls and ceiling adorned with the names, dates and times of those who have swam the English Channel - amazing!
Excellent wood fired pizza and food in relaxed surroundings, great prices, good quality. Support local!
10 locals recommend
The Drill Hall
The QuayExcellent wood fired pizza and food in relaxed surroundings, great prices, good quality. Support local!
Namaste Sandwich
3-5 The QuayExcellent thai food.
Brilliant wine bar serving excellent wine, fizz, cocktails, beer, snacks and more - love this place. Support local!
DiVino Wine Bar
60 King StBrilliant wine bar serving excellent wine, fizz, cocktails, beer, snacks and more - love this place. Support local!
Upmarket seaside gastropub utilising local seafood on blackboard and tasting menus. First class food. booking essential.
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadUpmarket seaside gastropub utilising local seafood on blackboard and tasting menus. First class food. booking essential.
Farm & Harper
25 High StFantastic quality, independently owned, great food and drink
Casual seafront restaurant and garden serving Greek-influenced meze plates on a daily changing menu.
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdCasual seafront restaurant and garden serving Greek-influenced meze plates on a daily changing menu.
Chutney Masala
18 Harnet StExcellent quality Indian restaurant. Dine in/ take away/delivery
Quirky, colourful diner with modern artworks, serving Mexican fare alongside Mediterranean dishes.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StQuirky, colourful diner with modern artworks, serving Mexican fare alongside Mediterranean dishes.
A low-lit, brick-walled 18th-century mill restaurant has a terrace and serves Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent food
34 locals recommend
CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnA low-lit, brick-walled 18th-century mill restaurant has a terrace and serves Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent food
Located in the historic city of Canterbury, Saint Smokey’s is an authentic family run BBQ house, with a Caribbean twist. Excellent prices and excellent food
Saint Smokeys’ BBQ House
5-6 BoroughLocated in the historic city of Canterbury, Saint Smokey’s is an authentic family run BBQ house, with a Caribbean twist. Excellent prices and excellent food
Art Venue and Cafe based in an 1885 Victorian flat pack tin church. Operates cafe during the day with coffee, artisan food, craft ales, wine, cocktails. Live music and performances at other times as advertised.
The Market Inn
42 East StArt Venue and Cafe based in an 1885 Victorian flat pack tin church. Operates cafe during the day with coffee, artisan food, craft ales, wine, cocktails. Live music and performances at other times as advertised.
Local vineyard offering wine tastings and tours in the village of Staple. Drop in or appointment. Support local!
11 locals recommend
Barnsole Vineyard
Local vineyard offering wine tastings and tours in the village of Staple. Drop in or appointment. Support local!
Best food in Sandwich - excellent seasonal food, great quality.
26 locals recommend
The George & Dragon
24 Fisher StBest food in Sandwich - excellent seasonal food, great quality.
Taphouse Beer Cafe
5 South StUnique and local - Eythorne station tea room - restored old train carriages
Eythorne Station Tea Room
Unique and local - Eythorne station tea room - restored old train carriages
Excellent location right on Deal seafront - good quality tea, coffee, cakes and more. licenced.
RouteOne On The Prom
70 Beach StExcellent location right on Deal seafront - good quality tea, coffee, cakes and more. licenced.
hope and lane
92A High Stexcellent quality coffee, drinks and snacks
Furlongs Ale House
6a Preston StFaversham's best micropub!
Fantastic local cafe serving excellent range of quality food.
52 locals recommend
Windy Corner Stores & Cafe
110 Nelson RdFantastic local cafe serving excellent range of quality food.
Anchor Inn
High StreetExcellent pub, always busy and good food, ales and live music
Solley's Ice Cream Parlour
Church LaneThe Old Pharmacy, Sandwich
39 King StLove this place - great hospitality, imaginative cocktails and more.
beautiful bar which was once the bus waiting room. cocktails, coffee, beer and snacks
The Waiting Room
beautiful bar which was once the bus waiting room. cocktails, coffee, beer and snacks
Jetty Broadstairs
fab food, great views right on the sea
The Bridge Arms
Top quality food, services and drinks - booking essential
fabulous food and drinks in an amazing restored building, overlooking The Turner Contemporary and the sea
Fort Road Hotel
fabulous food and drinks in an amazing restored building, overlooking The Turner Contemporary and the sea
The Punch & Judy
Lovely burgers and craft beer
GB Pizza Co
14a Marine DrWonderful pizzas! and a Sea View!
SARGASSO
Stone Pieramazing food on the Harbour arm - sea views!
Entertainment
Fab cinema, licenced bar, intimate, independent cinema at its best
36 locals recommend
Curzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall RoadFab cinema, licenced bar, intimate, independent cinema at its best
The Marlowe
The FriarsExcellent theatre with West End shows and more.
Tiny, independent cinema in Broadstairs. excellent value for money, licenced bar, support local!
29 locals recommend
The Palace Cinema
Harbour StreetTiny, independent cinema in Broadstairs. excellent value for money, licenced bar, support local!
Independent local cinema in Sandwich offering the latest films. Back to the cinema experience of days gone by. Snacks available, £5 per person, excellent value
10 locals recommend
Empire Cinema Sandwich
Delf StreetIndependent local cinema in Sandwich offering the latest films. Back to the cinema experience of days gone by. Snacks available, £5 per person, excellent value
University venue, open to the public, for films, visiting speakers, concerts and family shows. Food available
9 locals recommend
Gulbenkian Theatre
University venue, open to the public, for films, visiting speakers, concerts and family shows. Food available
Turner Contemporary is an art gallery in Margate, Kent, England, intended as a contemporary arts space and catalyst for the regeneration of the town. The title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school there, and visited throughout his life.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousTurner Contemporary is an art gallery in Margate, Kent, England, intended as a contemporary arts space and catalyst for the regeneration of the town. The title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school there, and visited throughout his life.
Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StIndependent entertainment and art venue. Licensed bar, cafe.
Dreamland Margate is a vintage amusement park, music venue and family attraction opposite the golden sands of Margate (Kent), offering all the fun of a festival for all ages. The park has a rich history stretching over 100 years, with the UK's oldest wooden roller coaster - the grade 2* listed Scenic Railway – as its centre piece. And there’s never been a better time to visit than now.
242 locals recommend
Dreamland
Marine TerraceDreamland Margate is a vintage amusement park, music venue and family attraction opposite the golden sands of Margate (Kent), offering all the fun of a festival for all ages. The park has a rich history stretching over 100 years, with the UK's oldest wooden roller coaster - the grade 2* listed Scenic Railway – as its centre piece. And there’s never been a better time to visit than now.
Rising majestically from the still waters of its moat, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, Leeds Castle is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues in Kent. Coined ‘The Loveliest Castle in the World’, it is the perfect place for a great day out with the family or a romantic getaway with a loved one!
Leeds Castle has always been a palace to entertain and impress, with every generation leaving its mark. Today’s interiors are the result of the massive refurbishment by top European designers throughout the 1920s and 30s for its last private owner, Lady Baillie.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Rising majestically from the still waters of its moat, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, Leeds Castle is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues in Kent. Coined ‘The Loveliest Castle in the World’, it is the perfect place for a great day out with the family or a romantic getaway with a loved one!
Leeds Castle has always been a palace to entertain and impress, with every generation leaving its mark. Today’s interiors are the result of the massive refurbishment by top European designers throughout the 1920s and 30s for its last private owner, Lady Baillie.
Superb rib boat trips out to see the seals and more from Dover - super fun!
23 locals recommend
Dover Sea Sports Centre
EsplanadeSuperb rib boat trips out to see the seals and more from Dover - super fun!
Klak Margate - boule bar
Just the most brilliant fun evening - great bar, great location
Black Axe Throwing Co - Margate
Brilliant fun! harder than you think. Great bar, just brilliant
Roman Landings - Walmer Adventure Golf
Wondeful crazy golf on the seafront!
Shopping
High end retail and discount prices. excellent high quality retail and eating/drinking. Lots of parking onsite, beautifully laid out
203 locals recommend
Ashford Designer Outlet
High end retail and discount prices. excellent high quality retail and eating/drinking. Lots of parking onsite, beautifully laid out
Fenwick
N/A St George's StHigh end retail in the heart of Canterbury.
Great selection of produce, butchers, cheese and deli counter, & cafe.
22 locals recommend
Gibsons Farm Shop
Crockshard HillGreat selection of produce, butchers, cheese and deli counter, & cafe.
KENT’S LARGEST INDOOR MARKETPLACE!
South East's biggest and best indoor extravaganza of Vintage, Retro, Craft, Collectables, Curiosities, Fashion, Art and Antique goods!
Situated in Ramsgate, Kent, Petticoat Lane Emporium is a family run business that roofs over 200 independently rented stalls within a 10,000 sq ft historical warehouse. With approximately 200 unique traders, there’s fresh stock to be discovered on a daily basis! So even if you visited yesterday, you never know what’s waiting inside for you today! With disabled access and toddlers activity table, no one needs excluded from the fun!
22 locals recommend
Petticoat Lane Emporium
47 Dumpton Park DrKENT’S LARGEST INDOOR MARKETPLACE!
South East's biggest and best indoor extravaganza of Vintage, Retro, Craft, Collectables, Curiosities, Fashion, Art and Antique goods!
Situated in Ramsgate, Kent, Petticoat Lane Emporium is a family run business that roofs over 200 independently rented stalls within a 10,000 sq ft historical warehouse. With approximately 200 unique traders, there’s fresh stock to be discovered on a daily basis! So even if you visited yesterday, you never know what’s waiting inside for you today! With disabled access and toddlers activity table, no one needs excluded from the fun!
Quirky selection of antique and vintage shops, great bar, garden cafe and new Pizza restaurant (Pappa Bianco), all set on the river. Short walk from Faversham town centre.
14 locals recommend
Standard Quay
Quirky selection of antique and vintage shops, great bar, garden cafe and new Pizza restaurant (Pappa Bianco), all set on the river. Short walk from Faversham town centre.
Evegate Business Park is a rural business park consisting of office, retail, service and industrial units . Situated just outside Ashford amongst the beautiful Kent countryside, the success of this well established family run business is the result of exemplary customer service, recognising the importance of adaptability and being sensitive to the ever-changing business environment.
Evegate Business Park, Retail & Artisan Village
Evegate Business Park is a rural business park consisting of office, retail, service and industrial units . Situated just outside Ashford amongst the beautiful Kent countryside, the success of this well established family run business is the result of exemplary customer service, recognising the importance of adaptability and being sensitive to the ever-changing business environment.
Health and Beauty
our village hair and beauty salon. Excellent ethically sources products. Booking essential - support local!
Søsta
33 The Stour village hair and beauty salon. Excellent ethically sources products. Booking essential - support local!
Escape through the walled Kitchen Garden, alongside the brook and into our Potting Shed Treatment Rooms. Booking essential
76 locals recommend
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadEscape through the walled Kitchen Garden, alongside the brook and into our Potting Shed Treatment Rooms. Booking essential
Excellent spa, treatment and wellbeing packages, just outside Ashford. Booking essential
22 locals recommend
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
Excellent spa, treatment and wellbeing packages, just outside Ashford. Booking essential
Our village hair and beauty salon. They have a private hot tub and relaxation room - booking essential for treatments and the hot tub experience
Knight's Hair & Beauty Spa Retreat
83 The StOur village hair and beauty salon. They have a private hot tub and relaxation room - booking essential for treatments and the hot tub experience
Wedding Venues
Beautiful Wedding venue creating bespoke and unique weddings and other events
Marleybrook House Wedding Venue
Stourmouth RoadBeautiful Wedding venue creating bespoke and unique weddings and other events
The 17th century ‘Kentish’ Barn can be used for civil marriages, the renewal of vows, naming ceremonies and civil partnerships on every day of the week.
This is a simple but enchanting open-framed wooden building which can seat up to 120 people for ceremonies and receptions. There is a maximum capacity of up to 150 guests in the evening.
The space is versatile and can be decorated and themed to your requirements, while we also have an number of suitable plans and table dressing ideas. Stunning
Preston Court Wedding, Yoga & Creative Events Venue With Glamping
Court LaneThe 17th century ‘Kentish’ Barn can be used for civil marriages, the renewal of vows, naming ceremonies and civil partnerships on every day of the week.
This is a simple but enchanting open-framed wooden building which can seat up to 120 people for ceremonies and receptions. There is a maximum capacity of up to 150 guests in the evening.
The space is versatile and can be decorated and themed to your requirements, while we also have an number of suitable plans and table dressing ideas. Stunning