Melanie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great historical day out plus WW2 tunnels. Picnic recommended. Dover cliffs walk for great views over to France.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadGreat historical day out plus WW2 tunnels. Picnic recommended. Dover cliffs walk for great views over to France.
Lympne Castle
The StreetMedieval fairytale dream 15 minutes from us.
Great for Gorilla and Elephant lovers! Only 15 mins away.
157 locals recommend
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneGreat for Gorilla and Elephant lovers! Only 15 mins away.
Champagne bar at end of Pier, restaurants, beach bars, outside cinema - well worth a trip.
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadChampagne bar at end of Pier, restaurants, beach bars, outside cinema - well worth a trip.
Amazing history and tear jerking. Well worth a visit.
17 locals recommend
Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome RoadAmazing history and tear jerking. Well worth a visit.
Cinderella Golf & Activity Centre
Crazy golf fun.
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousFor all art buffs
Bleak beauty at its finest - you can also visit the Nuclear power station.
120 locals recommend
Dungeness
Bleak beauty at its finest - you can also visit the Nuclear power station.
Go row a boat on our man made defence against the threat of a Napoleonic invasion. Then grab chips & beers on Hythe beach with views of France (on a clear day).
25 locals recommend
Royal Military Canal
Go row a boat on our man made defence against the threat of a Napoleonic invasion. Then grab chips & beers on Hythe beach with views of France (on a clear day).
An ancient Cinque port, Sandwich is one best preserved medieval towns in the UK. Plus follow in the Roman footsteps as they entered England 2000 years ago at the start of Watling Street.
109 locals recommend
Sandwich
An ancient Cinque port, Sandwich is one best preserved medieval towns in the UK. Plus follow in the Roman footsteps as they entered England 2000 years ago at the start of Watling Street.
Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre
Richborough RoadSay's what it does on the tin!
Deal Castle
Marine RoadGreyfriars Gardens
72 Stour St.The Marlowe
The FriarsCanterbury Roman Museum
11A Butchery LnCanterbury Tales Museum - finish your Canterbury pilgrimage with a visit to the brilliant interactive experience.
35 St Margaret's St
35 Saint Margaret's StreetCanterbury Tales Museum - finish your Canterbury pilgrimage with a visit to the brilliant interactive experience.
Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneCanterbury Heritage Museum
Stour StreetGreat fun and educational as well.
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsWow - visit Thomas Beckets shrine.
St Augustine's Abbey
LongportThe Vineyard in the Valley Café
Elham Valley RdCharity run garden centre and vineyard
For discount seeking shopaholics - great for a rainy day. Only 20 minutes away.
203 locals recommend
Ashford Designer Outlet
For discount seeking shopaholics - great for a rainy day. Only 20 minutes away.
Bring your passport and take a day trip on a ferry to Calais, France. Dover is just 25 minutes away.
Dover Ferry Wharf
Marine ParadeBring your passport and take a day trip on a ferry to Calais, France. Dover is just 25 minutes away.
Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover RoadMan made from the spoil pulled out of the channel tunnel, Samphire Hoe is a nature reserve at the bottom of Dover's famous cliffs.
37 locals recommend
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadMan made from the spoil pulled out of the channel tunnel, Samphire Hoe is a nature reserve at the bottom of Dover's famous cliffs.
Folkestone Beach
Food scene
Five Bells
The StreetNice pub with good food
The Tiger Inn
Scotts LaneVery good food - 10 mins drive
Rose and crown public house
3 Crown LnOur local pub run by Jackie and Stewart
The Granville
Faussett Hill8 mins from us and good pub for food and drink
The Duck Inn
Pett Bottom Road10 mins and a lovely pub
CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnLovely restaurant with nice interior
Great Late night wine bar set in Canterbury's old gaol.
45 locals recommend
The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnGreat Late night wine bar set in Canterbury's old gaol.
The Falstaff Hotel
8-10 St. Dunstans StGreat bar for pre drinks dinner
A La Turka Westgate Canterbury
15 St. Dunstans StGreat food - very filling.
Chapman's of Canterbury
89-90 St. Dunstans StFor fish lovers
Shakespeare Terrace
Shakespeare TerraceGood pub with food in heart of Canterbury
Posillipo - Canterbury
15-16 BoroughRomantic Italian restaurant - small and cosy
EL CORTADOR Tapas Bar
41 The Old High StGreat tapas on the historic old high street in Folkestone
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketVery upmarket fish and chips with great views of harbour
FOLKLORE
69 The Old High StreetGreat cocktail bar on the historic old high street in Folkestone
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StFun and trendy cafe / restaurant
The Cuban
43 High StClubbing heaven - open to 3pm
Chapter
11-12 BurgateGreat pizza cooked in real pizza oven, family run lovely place.
City/town information
Historic town with Roman ruins and beautiful Cathedral - loads to do, great places to eat and drink.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Historic town with Roman ruins and beautiful Cathedral - loads to do, great places to eat and drink.
Whitstable
World famous for Oysters & quant high street.
Sandwich
One of the best preserved Medieval town in the UK
Shopping
Ashford Designer Outlet
Shopping heaven
Fenwick
N/A St George's StClassy department store in heart of Canterbury
Canterbury (Bus Station)
Lots of small businesses and gift ideas.