Guidebook for Hythe
Arts & Culture
Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StGreat reasonably priced diverse theatre, film and music venue
Visit the Crypt (only open May-Sep) - St Leonard’s Church has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human bones and skulls in Britain. The collection consists of shelves in four arched bays that contain 1,022 skulls in total, and a single stack of bones and skulls measuring 7.5m in length, 1.8m in width and just over 1.8m high.
8 locals recommend
St Leonard's Church
3 Oak WalkVisit the Crypt (only open May-Sep) - St Leonard’s Church has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human bones and skulls in Britain. The collection consists of shelves in four arched bays that contain 1,022 skulls in total, and a single stack of bones and skulls measuring 7.5m in length, 1.8m in width and just over 1.8m high.
Georges House
8 The Old High StreetInteresting variety of exhibitions.
Folkestone Library
2 Grace HillHistorical museum and art exhibitions upstairs.
Tiny theatre with interesting performances, live music and film.
51 locals recommend
Tom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeTiny theatre with interesting performances, live music and film.
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousTheatre Royal Margate
Addington StreetPowell-Cotton Museum
Ramsgate Library
Guildford LawnLovely library in great building with friendly staff :-)
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillHas to be seen to be believed!
Canterbury Tales
12 The FriarsParks & Nature
Victorian landscaped country park, with lake, woodland and open countryside walks. Visitor centre and cafe too!
24 locals recommend
Brockhill Country Park
Sandling RoadVictorian landscaped country park, with lake, woodland and open countryside walks. Visitor centre and cafe too!
Stunning landscaped gardens and park, running along in front of the sea between Sandgate and Folkestone.
75 locals recommend
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadStunning landscaped gardens and park, running along in front of the sea between Sandgate and Folkestone.
The Warren
Amazing walks an fossil hunting area.
Lovely walk or cycle along the canal, with lots of wildlife including ducks, seabirds and our own resident swans.
13 locals recommend
Royal Military Canal
Lovely walk or cycle along the canal, with lots of wildlife including ducks, seabirds and our own resident swans.
Interesting hiking area, just under chalk cliffs, constructed as new land mass from all dug out material from the making of the Channel Tunnel.
37 locals recommend
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadInteresting hiking area, just under chalk cliffs, constructed as new land mass from all dug out material from the making of the Channel Tunnel.
West Wood
Beautiful and peaceful woodland footpaths. Excellent for walking and cycling.
Kings Wood Car Park
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadWildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadExcellent animal park with very well looked after animals ;-)
Shopping
Historic city with lots to see and do and places to eat and drink. Use one of the three park and ride services if you want bargain car parking.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Historic city with lots to see and do and places to eat and drink. Use one of the three park and ride services if you want bargain car parking.
Some bargains to be had, semi-undercover shopping outlet.
203 locals recommend
Ashford Designer Outlet
Some bargains to be had, semi-undercover shopping outlet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lime Bar Cafe
Nice people and interesting music & poetry evenings.
The Butt Of Sherry
132 High StNice small pub with regular live music nights.
Googies Restaurant Bar
Nice people, local music/DJs and delicious hot chocolate
Dance Easy Club
19 The BayleInteresting live music and DJs
Inn Doors Micropub
96 Sandgate High StFriendly micro pub, serving beers from small kentish breweries.
The Beer Shop
Cheriton PlaceNice basement bar, some live music and DJ nights
The Britannia
Fort HillGood traditional English pub, serving food and within walking distance from our house.
Amazing eclectic live music in a passionately constructed, managed and run venue, by awesome music lovers :-)
32 locals recommend
Ramsgate Music Hall
13 Turner StAmazing eclectic live music in a passionately constructed, managed and run venue, by awesome music lovers :-)
Food Scene
Thailand Tom
38 High StDelicious Thai food.
Southern Spice
1-3 Prospect RdNot the cheapest Indian food, but well worth it for some more interesting dishes.
Best fish & chips in south east - Eat in or Take away and eat on the seafront :-)
The Little Fish Shop
6 Gough RdBest fish & chips in south east - Eat in or Take away and eat on the seafront :-)
Acclaimed restaurant serving inspired and well presented dishes with local produce - Nice cocktails in bar upstairs too. Amazing views across harbour.
116 locals recommend
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketAcclaimed restaurant serving inspired and well presented dishes with local produce - Nice cocktails in bar upstairs too. Amazing views across harbour.
Pizza and Pasta dishes with quirky antique and object d'art decor, all of which you can buy and take home if you like it!
Follies
133 Sandgate RdPizza and Pasta dishes with quirky antique and object d'art decor, all of which you can buy and take home if you like it!
Delicious and inspired fresh deli treats at the counter as well as great breakfast and lunch menus - co-run by my Son in Law - Danny :-)
Curiously Kentish Delicatessen & Cafe
1 Duke StDelicious and inspired fresh deli treats at the counter as well as great breakfast and lunch menus - co-run by my Son in Law - Danny :-)
Delicious cupcakes in the old town area of Margate - also co-run by my Son in Law :-)
15 locals recommend
The Cupcake Cafe
4-5 Market PlDelicious cupcakes in the old town area of Margate - also co-run by my Son in Law :-)
Morelli's Gelato
14 Victoria ParadeDelicious ice creams overlooking the beach.
Sightseeing
Cafes, bars, live music in historic port setting (1st & 2nd world war departure site).
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadCafes, bars, live music in historic port setting (1st & 2nd world war departure site).
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsAmazing architecture and stunning historical site.
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadHistorical site with amazing views from the white cliffs.
One of the oldest standing structures in the village is the Parish Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga. This beautiful Church has stood since 633AD and is still very active today, looking after the needs of the community.
Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint Ethelburga Lyminge
Church RoadOne of the oldest standing structures in the village is the Parish Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga. This beautiful Church has stood since 633AD and is still very active today, looking after the needs of the community.
Margate Beach Front
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadRamsgate Tunnels
Marina EsplanadeWar time chalk tunnels that saved the Ramsgate citizens.
Whitstable Library
31-33 Oxford StMaharaja
152 Central ParadeLovely Beach and ice cream parlour
Entertainment & Activities
Relaxing and stimulating way to see the wildlife of the canal.
15 locals recommend
Royal Military Canal Rowing Boat Hire
3 Mount StRelaxing and stimulating way to see the wildlife of the canal.
Silver Screen Cinema
Guildhall StreetClosest Cinema, small but comfy.
Cineworld Ashford
Rutherford RoadNearest Multiplex
Unique small scale railway, runs to Dymchurch and Romney - Great alternative transport if you want to go sightseeing at Dungeness.
37 locals recommend
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Unique small scale railway, runs to Dymchurch and Romney - Great alternative transport if you want to go sightseeing at Dungeness.
Water Ski, Jet Ski, Wakeboarding, Paddle Boarding, Flyboarding (if you've not heard of this, watch their video!)
28 locals recommend
Action Watersports
1 Dengemarsh RoadWater Ski, Jet Ski, Wakeboarding, Paddle Boarding, Flyboarding (if you've not heard of this, watch their video!)
By-weekly one off and regular, beginner and advanced canoe and kayak Instructor led sessions along canal and in the sea. All equipment provided.
Seapoint Canoe Centre
Princes ParadeBy-weekly one off and regular, beginner and advanced canoe and kayak Instructor led sessions along canal and in the sea. All equipment provided.
Carlton Cinema
29 St. Mildreds RdCheapest cinema in the world!!!
Herne Bay Mini Golf
136-145 Central ParadeFun crazy golf and amusements in from of the beach.
Lillyputt Mini Golf
Victoria ParadeFaversham Pools
Leslie Smith DriveLovely outdoor and indoor pools.