Guidebook for Preston
Food Scene
On the edge of Stodmarsh nature reserve. Drop in for lunch or a coffee with views over the river.
10 locals recommend
Grove Ferry Inn
Grove Ferry RoadOn the edge of Stodmarsh nature reserve. Drop in for lunch or a coffee with views over the river.
Cafe Mauresque
8 Butchery LnDelicious Moroccan food and good service.
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StGreat Mexican food and vibrant atmosphere.
Goats That Dance Coffee Rooms
10A King StTiny, quirky cafe serving great coffee in Sandwich
Best to book in advance as it tends to be busy especially at weekends. Just a few miles from The Granary.
9 locals recommend
The Red Lion Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh RoadBest to book in advance as it tends to be busy especially at weekends. Just a few miles from The Granary.
The wallflower cafe
116 High StPopular vegan cafe in Herne Bay.
Everything Else
Great for walks and bird spotting. Look out for bitterns and marsh harriers.
The red lion pub in Stodmarsh does great food.
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve
Great for walks and bird spotting. Look out for bitterns and marsh harriers.
The red lion pub in Stodmarsh does great food.
Dreamland
Marine TerraceA vintage theme park on Margate sea front.
Margate's old town close town, close to Turner contemporary, with a range of vintage shops and cafés.
68 locals recommend
Old Town
Margate's old town close town, close to Turner contemporary, with a range of vintage shops and cafés.
Arts & Culture
Margate's art gallery with regularly changing exhibitions. Free entry.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousMargate's art gallery with regularly changing exhibitions. Free entry.
Carlton Cinema
29 St. Mildreds RdLovely Art Deco cinema with tickets from £2.50.
Art gallery and library in Canterbury City centre
52 locals recommend
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StArt gallery and library in Canterbury City centre
Varied and frequently changing program of drama, dance, comedy and music.
132 locals recommend
The Marlowe
The FriarsVaried and frequently changing program of drama, dance, comedy and music.
Sightseeing
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillA fascinating grotto whose origins remain a mystery.
World famous heritage site. Don't miss tours of the tunnels in the white cliffs.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadWorld famous heritage site. Don't miss tours of the tunnels in the white cliffs.
World famous cathedral in the beautiful city of Canterbury.
365 locals recommend
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsWorld famous cathedral in the beautiful city of Canterbury.
Fascinating Site with beautiful gardens, built during the reign of Henry VIII.
101 locals recommend
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown RoadFascinating Site with beautiful gardens, built during the reign of Henry VIII.
Parks & Nature
National Trust site with views to France on a clear day.
102 locals recommend
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadNational Trust site with views to France on a clear day.
Lovely place for woodland walks, birdspotting or a picnic.
30 locals recommend
Blean Woods National Nature Reserve
163 Margate RdLovely place for woodland walks, birdspotting or a picnic.
Shopping
The Sewing Shop Canterbury
19 Sun StFabric shop and haberdashery offering classes and workshops.
Canterbury Pottery
38A BurgateA wide variety of unique, handmade items just opposite Canterbury cathedral.
Essentials
Preston Village Stores
Open until 6 Monday-Saturday and Sunday mornings.