Whitstable Seaside’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens and play park.
42 locals recommend
Whitstable Castle & Gardens
Tower HillTake a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens and play park.
The walk along the cliffs are great for the soul and you can also choose to walk along the beach if you prefer. Reculver Towers are the opposite way from the car park but the beaches below are great for finding sharks teeth and fossils. There is a great park for the kids and a cafe to grab a hot drink or an ice cream. Reculver is only about a 20 minute drive from Whitstable.
53 locals recommend
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadThe walk along the cliffs are great for the soul and you can also choose to walk along the beach if you prefer. Reculver Towers are the opposite way from the car park but the beaches below are great for finding sharks teeth and fossils. There is a great park for the kids and a cafe to grab a hot drink or an ice cream. Reculver is only about a 20 minute drive from Whitstable.
Things to do
West Beach Tennis
92 Island WallWhitstable and Tankerton both have tennis courts you can hire.
You can cycle from Whitstable to Canterbury (about 7 miles) along the historic Crab & Winkle Way, passing the winding pond through woodland paths. You can also park in Clowes Wood car park and take a gentle walk through the woods.
7 locals recommend
Crab & Winkle Way, Pylon Climb
You can cycle from Whitstable to Canterbury (about 7 miles) along the historic Crab & Winkle Way, passing the winding pond through woodland paths. You can also park in Clowes Wood car park and take a gentle walk through the woods.
You can enjoy fresh seafood from the historic working Harbour or browse the market huts whilst watching the boats bob up and down. Boat trips to see the Seals and the Forts leave from here if you fancy seeing Whitstable from a different viewpoint.
93 locals recommend
Whitstable Harbour
You can enjoy fresh seafood from the historic working Harbour or browse the market huts whilst watching the boats bob up and down. Boat trips to see the Seals and the Forts leave from here if you fancy seeing Whitstable from a different viewpoint.
Visiting Dover Castle is a great full day out exploring the turrets, winding staircases, tunnels and lookouts. If you join English Heritage you can also visit Walmer Castle and Deal Castle too.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadVisiting Dover Castle is a great full day out exploring the turrets, winding staircases, tunnels and lookouts. If you join English Heritage you can also visit Walmer Castle and Deal Castle too.
Chatham Dockyard is about a 30 minutes drive but great fun for families climbing on board ships and submarines as well as learning how rope was made.
39 locals recommend
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Main Gate RoadChatham Dockyard is about a 30 minutes drive but great fun for families climbing on board ships and submarines as well as learning how rope was made.
There are 3 zoos all within a 45 minute drive including Wingham, Howletts and Port Lympne. Always a hit with the kids!
129 locals recommend
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadThere are 3 zoos all within a 45 minute drive including Wingham, Howletts and Port Lympne. Always a hit with the kids!
The most beautiful Castle in the world and the grounds are just as beautiful from stream walks to feeding ducks. The kids can run off some steam in the play parks, crazy golf or the Maze and if they can't make the walk back then you can hop on the land train back to the car park. You can hire Segways to explore the grounds too.
Outside of Leeds Castle there is a Go Ape treetop trail too.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
The most beautiful Castle in the world and the grounds are just as beautiful from stream walks to feeding ducks. The kids can run off some steam in the play parks, crazy golf or the Maze and if they can't make the walk back then you can hop on the land train back to the car park. You can hire Segways to explore the grounds too.
Outside of Leeds Castle there is a Go Ape treetop trail too.
A little further out but still under an hours drive is Hever Castle with its many different beautiful gardens, 3 mazes (including the water maze so bring a towel and change of clothes!) and play parks, this is a perfect place to enjoy the sun and have a picnic on the lawn.
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadA little further out but still under an hours drive is Hever Castle with its many different beautiful gardens, 3 mazes (including the water maze so bring a towel and change of clothes!) and play parks, this is a perfect place to enjoy the sun and have a picnic on the lawn.
Neighbourhoods
Canterbury is only 15 minutes away by car or regular buses from Whitstable. The city has a vibrant array of restaurants, pubs and cafes for all tastes. There is a large selection of high street shops so you can top up your holiday wardrobe. Canterbury Cathedral is magnificent and is a must see to truly appreciate the beauty of it. Dane John and Westgate Gardens are great for picnics or a spot of punting to soak of the history of Canterbury.
13 locals recommend
City of Canterbury
Canterbury is only 15 minutes away by car or regular buses from Whitstable. The city has a vibrant array of restaurants, pubs and cafes for all tastes. There is a large selection of high street shops so you can top up your holiday wardrobe. Canterbury Cathedral is magnificent and is a must see to truly appreciate the beauty of it. Dane John and Westgate Gardens are great for picnics or a spot of punting to soak of the history of Canterbury.
Food scene
Delicious sharing tapas dishes, great for a relaxed dining experience.
62 locals recommend
Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StDelicious sharing tapas dishes, great for a relaxed dining experience.
Taste the fresh locally caught fish and dine with a stunning view of the sunset as you do so.
72 locals recommend
Pearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge RoadTaste the fresh locally caught fish and dine with a stunning view of the sunset as you do so.
Zizzi Whitstable
Sea StreetFriendly Italian chain restaurant with great outside seating near the beach.
Traditional family owned french restaurant with a romantic feel dining under candlelight.
57 locals recommend
Birdies restaurant
41 Harbour StTraditional family owned french restaurant with a romantic feel dining under candlelight.
Whether you pop in for some delicious locally caught seafood or dine in the homely feel restaurant, Wheelers is worth a visit although booking is essential.
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StWhether you pop in for some delicious locally caught seafood or dine in the homely feel restaurant, Wheelers is worth a visit although booking is essential.
Michellin star restaurant nestled between the Saxon Shore line and Seasalter Marshes is lovely for those special occasions. Booking ahead is essential though!
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadMichellin star restaurant nestled between the Saxon Shore line and Seasalter Marshes is lovely for those special occasions. Booking ahead is essential though!