Guidebook for Kent
Arts & Culture
From Canterbury's Cathedral to Margate's Dreamland, there is something for everyone within 40 minutes. Visit the 'loveliest castle in the world' at Leeds (where there's a 'Go Ape' adventure in the trees for those who aren't culture vultures). Head to gardens on our doorstep at Doddington Place or to world famous Sissinghurst in under an hour.
Tour Kentish vineyards aplenty, like Chartham and Chapel Down or the Shepherd Neame Brewery at Faversham.
Walk the Pilgrim's Way in Chaucer's footsteps or take a trip to Chatham Docks, step further back in back in time by exploring Charles Dicken's roots in Rochester or Charles I's stay at Restoration House (Rochester).
The Marlowe
The FriarsGood range of plays, ballet, comedy, musicals etc.
Great building over looking the sea. Interesting exhibitions. A flagship project to aid the regeneration of Margate that's worth supporting.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousGreat building over looking the sea. Interesting exhibitions. A flagship project to aid the regeneration of Margate that's worth supporting.
Cathedral, Castle and interesting high street - with independent retailers amongst the normal shops. Easy to reach by car from Lynsted. Or jump on the train from Teynham (only 8 mins from us) or Sittingbourne. Would highly recommend booking a visit to RESTORATION HOUSE - not open all year round but an absolute gem.
46 locals recommend
Rochester
Cathedral, Castle and interesting high street - with independent retailers amongst the normal shops. Easy to reach by car from Lynsted. Or jump on the train from Teynham (only 8 mins from us) or Sittingbourne. Would highly recommend booking a visit to RESTORATION HOUSE - not open all year round but an absolute gem.
Restoration House
17-19 Crow LnFood Scene
Best food around
Best place in Kent for seafood and fish. Small, quirky, totally unassuming but food is consistently superb. Bring your own bottle. Book well in advance.
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StBest place in Kent for seafood and fish. Small, quirky, totally unassuming but food is consistently superb. Bring your own bottle. Book well in advance.
Excellent food - tapas style and more. Large, light open dining room with a lovely atmosphere. Can have lunch out on the terrace which is great on a sunny day.
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdExcellent food - tapas style and more. Large, light open dining room with a lovely atmosphere. Can have lunch out on the terrace which is great on a sunny day.
Every guest who stays with us usually goes here and they ALL love it. It's a Shepherd Neame pub that serves great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Close to lovely walks on Oare Marshes.
The Three Mariners
37 Windmill StEvery guest who stays with us usually goes here and they ALL love it. It's a Shepherd Neame pub that serves great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Close to lovely walks on Oare Marshes.
Indian food with a European twist - original and delicious. Sister of the original restaurant in Margate.
68 locals recommend
The Ambrette
Indian food with a European twist - original and delicious. Sister of the original restaurant in Margate.
Highly acclaimed. Original, locally sourced food prepared with passion and skill. Quirky location adds to it all. Book well in advance.
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadHighly acclaimed. Original, locally sourced food prepared with passion and skill. Quirky location adds to it all. Book well in advance.
Samphire
4 High StPearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge RoadSightseeing
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsMoated Castle set in acres of parkland with everything from falconry, mazes to a Go-Ape adventure course. Concerts and events to - check their website.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Moated Castle set in acres of parkland with everything from falconry, mazes to a Go-Ape adventure course. Concerts and events to - check their website.
A town on a hill, steeped in history, with shops , restaurants and good views. Just a very lovely place. (An hour's drive from Lynsted Park )
388 locals recommend
Rye
A town on a hill, steeped in history, with shops , restaurants and good views. Just a very lovely place. (An hour's drive from Lynsted Park )
Essentials
Faversham
Parks & Nature
Low chalk cliffs enclose a small sandy beach with good water quality. Not much parking and very much a locals' beach.
131 locals recommend
Botany Bay
Marine DriveLow chalk cliffs enclose a small sandy beach with good water quality. Not much parking and very much a locals' beach.
Bedgebury
Bedgebury RoadBeautiful wooded area with bicycle and walking trails.
With big skies and acres of tufty marsh grasses this is a wonderful place to stroll and forget about your worries. A must for birdwatchers. Afterwards, head for the Three Mariners Pub for great beer and something delicious to eat.
16 locals recommend
Oare Marshes Nature Reserve
Church RoadWith big skies and acres of tufty marsh grasses this is a wonderful place to stroll and forget about your worries. A must for birdwatchers. Afterwards, head for the Three Mariners Pub for great beer and something delicious to eat.
Shopping
Antique shops clustered along West Street (there are others elsewhere in Faversham). Good browsing in this historic market town.
West Street
West StreetAntique shops clustered along West Street (there are others elsewhere in Faversham). Good browsing in this historic market town.
Lots of small shops, cafes and restaurants. Good for browsing after fish and chips on the sea front. Clothing, bookshops, antiques and charity shops make for excellent browsing.
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
Lots of small shops, cafes and restaurants. Good for browsing after fish and chips on the sea front. Clothing, bookshops, antiques and charity shops make for excellent browsing.
Entertainment & Activities
Small, intimate cinema with comfy chairs. Has a good range of arts as well as and mainstream films. Nice cafe too.
36 locals recommend
Curzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall RoadSmall, intimate cinema with comfy chairs. Has a good range of arts as well as and mainstream films. Nice cafe too.
The Royal Cinema
9 Market PlSmall, friendly and local independent Cinema.
Whitstable Yacht Club
3-4 Sea WallSailing …. good courses for kids, great sailing club.