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Famous for its July Oyster Festival and great for fish and chips on the pebble beach. Quirky shops and a nice walk on the Tankerton past the colourful beach huts!
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
Famous for its July Oyster Festival and great for fish and chips on the pebble beach. Quirky shops and a nice walk on the Tankerton past the colourful beach huts!
For antique and junk shop lovers, go and get your fix! Very pretty, historical streets. Try The Mermaid Inn for a step back in time.
388 locals recommend
Rye
For antique and junk shop lovers, go and get your fix! Very pretty, historical streets. Try The Mermaid Inn for a step back in time.
For your basic needs, Ashford has it all. From Mac Donalds, to Boots the Chemist, Cineworld and the Ashford Picturehouse. The Leisure Centre offers many sporting facilities and Ashford has every supermarket you could need. There is The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet which draws people in from miles away!
31 locals recommend
Ashford
For your basic needs, Ashford has it all. From Mac Donalds, to Boots the Chemist, Cineworld and the Ashford Picturehouse. The Leisure Centre offers many sporting facilities and Ashford has every supermarket you could need. There is The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet which draws people in from miles away!
Food scene
A recently restored Harbour Arm with a champagne bar in the lighthouse at the end! Breathing new life into this once old British Railway dock, you now find eateries, market stalls and live music. Slightly quieter out of season but worth a visit. Great for sunsets and champagne! At the foot of the Harbour Arm is 'Rocksalt', a renowned restaurant, booking in advance is required!
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadA recently restored Harbour Arm with a champagne bar in the lighthouse at the end! Breathing new life into this once old British Railway dock, you now find eateries, market stalls and live music. Slightly quieter out of season but worth a visit. Great for sunsets and champagne! At the foot of the Harbour Arm is 'Rocksalt', a renowned restaurant, booking in advance is required!
Fine dining, everything is driven by the gardener, forager and chef from the kitchen garden.
76 locals recommend
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadFine dining, everything is driven by the gardener, forager and chef from the kitchen garden.
Owned by the same team as Rocksalt in Folkstone, The Wife of Bath serves fine food, pricey but delicious.
16 locals recommend
The Wife Of Bath
4 Upper Bridge StOwned by the same team as Rocksalt in Folkstone, The Wife of Bath serves fine food, pricey but delicious.
The Kings Head
Upper StreetJust a mile away! A recommended gastropub.
The New Flying Horse Bar
6 Upper Bridge StOur local, traditional country pub and restaurant
Joshan Of Wye
2-4 High StIndian Restaurant that will deliver!
Everest Inn Ashford
113 Station RdNepalese Restaurant - our family fav! They will deliver.
The Old Mill station
Just round the corner! Easy and a guaranteed plate full!
Very recently opened. Offers a champagne and oyster bar. Fine food, a bit pricey but worth a try if you want a notch up from the local pubs.
6 locals recommend
Stubbs Restaurant
Canterbury RoadVery recently opened. Offers a champagne and oyster bar. Fine food, a bit pricey but worth a try if you want a notch up from the local pubs.
Bike rides, walks and adventures
Crab and Winkle Way
Borrow our bikes and head off on the train!
Canoe Wild - Fordwich
The DroveWhether it's a simple walk up the The Wye Crown or a more adventurous trek along the North Downs and Pilgrims Way from Wye to Chilham, where you can end your walk with a pub lunch and get the train home! Both highly recommended. The Wye Downs Natural Reserve is at the top off Scotton St, passing through Wye and up to the top of the hill. There's a free car park.
10 locals recommend
Wye Downs
Whether it's a simple walk up the The Wye Crown or a more adventurous trek along the North Downs and Pilgrims Way from Wye to Chilham, where you can end your walk with a pub lunch and get the train home! Both highly recommended. The Wye Downs Natural Reserve is at the top off Scotton St, passing through Wye and up to the top of the hill. There's a free car park.
A very popular destination for walkers and cyclists. It's well worth a visit in bluebell season, spectacular!
8 locals recommend
Kings Wood
A very popular destination for walkers and cyclists. It's well worth a visit in bluebell season, spectacular!
Sightseeing
Visit the Cathedral, punt down the river or a trip to The Marlowe Theatre. Not to be missed. Only minutes away from Wye on the train.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Visit the Cathedral, punt down the river or a trip to The Marlowe Theatre. Not to be missed. Only minutes away from Wye on the train.
Steeped in history and the grounds are rambling and full of adventure.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Steeped in history and the grounds are rambling and full of adventure.
Beautiful grounds and a water maze! Once Anne Boyelyn's childhood home.
31 locals recommend
Hever Castle
Beautiful grounds and a water maze! Once Anne Boyelyn's childhood home.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdA gardeners' haven!
Situated on Margate seafront, Turner Contemporary has a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions and events.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousSituated on Margate seafront, Turner Contemporary has a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions and events.
A great day out and quick to reach by speed train from Ashford. Speak to Anne-Marie for advice and tips on where to go.
186 locals recommend
London
A great day out and quick to reach by speed train from Ashford. Speak to Anne-Marie for advice and tips on where to go.
Villages
Wye is only 1 mile away and it's a thriving Kentish village at the foot of the Downs.
The village has pubs, restaurants, fine dining, takeaways, micro brewery, hair and beauty salons, butchers, bakers, Co-Op (cash point), Church, gift shop, florist, newsagents, fortnightly Saturday farmers market along with great walks.
24 locals recommend
Wye
Wye is only 1 mile away and it's a thriving Kentish village at the foot of the Downs.
The village has pubs, restaurants, fine dining, takeaways, micro brewery, hair and beauty salons, butchers, bakers, Co-Op (cash point), Church, gift shop, florist, newsagents, fortnightly Saturday farmers market along with great walks.
Beaches
Hythe Beach
46 W ParadeA lovely pebble beach. Cafe and The Lobster Shack, highly recommend.
Sandy dunes, great for a brisk beach walk. Often we spot seals here, even dozing on the beach.
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
Sandy dunes, great for a brisk beach walk. Often we spot seals here, even dozing on the beach.
Great for Oysters and quirky shops. Walk along the seafront to Tankerton to see colourful beach huts.
68 locals recommend
Whitstable Beach Front
14-2 Marine TerraceGreat for Oysters and quirky shops. Walk along the seafront to Tankerton to see colourful beach huts.
Rugged beach, great for crabbing. The Fort is well worth a visit. Good facilities, car park, toilets, cafe and fresh water tap for feet washing.
53 locals recommend
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadRugged beach, great for crabbing. The Fort is well worth a visit. Good facilities, car park, toilets, cafe and fresh water tap for feet washing.
Shopping
Great for designer brands. Only £1 to park and just 10 minutes away.
203 locals recommend
Ashford Designer Outlet
Great for designer brands. Only £1 to park and just 10 minutes away.
Just around the corner from Kempe's Hall. Great local produce. Fish stall on Friday and Saturday mornings. Speciality.. Cheese and apple juice. There's also a coffee shop.
16 locals recommend
Perry Court Farm
Canterbury RoadJust around the corner from Kempe's Hall. Great local produce. Fish stall on Friday and Saturday mornings. Speciality.. Cheese and apple juice. There's also a coffee shop.