Things to do in Whitstable

Top Things to Do in Whitstable

Things to Do in Whitstable

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Top Attractions in Whitstable

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  • Alex N
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If your going to go anywhere in Kent, it's here. Great Seafood, Great vibes. Great local shops as well. Best to go in the summer.
    Written 12 February 2024
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  • Brian R
    89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent little museum with so many fascinating different stories and interesting subjects. I think it’s a little gem with helpful, friendly volunteers and an excellent shop and gallery. Whitstable is lucky to have this attraction
    Written 7 January 2024
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  • Adventurers049
    Brisbane, Australia3,393 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The town centre is quaint with narrow wiggly streets. So many of the shops look as if they stayed in Charles Dickens era.
    A fun place to wander around.
    Written 30 August 2023
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  • Claire V
    12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The gardens here are excellent. As a Hort, it's always interesting to see gardens in different parts of the UK. Loved the planting here.

    Visited the Orangery Tearooms for a light bite. To be honest food over priced and underwhelming.

    However, the customer service was excellent. I was served by Amal, who greeted me immediately I walked in. She was attentive, conscientious and just plain excellent. Amal is a credit to the establishment.
    Written 20 February 2024
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  • Adventurers049
    Brisbane, Australia3,393 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is quite a stretch of coast. It has lovely sloping grassed areas that are good for picnics and for the kids to play on.
    Good for sunsets too.
    Written 1 September 2023
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  • coleen32a
    31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a beautiful, tranquil place to visit. Good for the soul. Sailing boats, sea birds, people walking their dogs. Everyone saying good morning. Heaven
    Written 14 November 2023
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  • Karen A
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An interesting place to visit. Strange to go to a street with no shops or houses. Loved walking out to sea and have water either side of me.
    Written 25 August 2023
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  • 903Tina
    Bexleyheath, null, United Kingdom29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I recently stayed in Whitstable and pre booked The Voodoo Room, never having seen them or heard of them before. They were amazing, I would definitely see them again.
    The theatre itself is fantastic and such very good value for money. The staff are really lovely and go the extra mile. In future whenever I stay in Whitstable I will visit this wonderful Theatre .
    Written 18 September 2023
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  • L Watts
    405 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I hired a bike from Kent Cycles in Canterbury and rode the Crab & Winkle Way to Whitstable and back. I’m glad I did quite a lot of route research on Google Maps first because that helped get me out of Canterbury mainly on cycle paths or quiet roads. It’s quite a long steep hill straight away and if (like me) you only ride a bike once a year, it was quite hard work… I obviously need to push myself harder in Spinning classes! Keep your eyes peeled for the cycle route signs. National Route 1. Some are very small and hidden (hence the additional help from Google Maps).
    Once at the University, things were much easier as you are on a truly off road trail. Sometimes it’s tarmac but mainly stony trails. The route definitely has some undulation but I was find on the way to Whitstable. Part of the route near the university is used for parkrun on Saturday mornings so if you enjoy running, do that at 9:00am. If not, then avoid between 9 and 10 on Saturday mornings because it was busy!

    Coming into Whitstable, the signage wasn’t great and I got lost several times but eventually made it to the harbour for a crab sandwich on the beach before heading back again. There is a long steep climb shortly after leaving Whitstable where I had to get off the bike and push about half way up the hill.

    It took me just over an hour to get to Whitstable and just under an hour to get back to Canterbury! A really enjoyable ride past farmland, through a forest. Highly recommend!
    Written 21 August 2023
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  • Oystercatcher M
    Whitstable44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This brilliant small art gallery is run by artists for artists, and for the general public to enjoy an new exhibition every week.
    Really worth visiting when in Whitstable.
    Very welcoming.
    Written 18 May 2022
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  • Jackie K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had my son's funeral at all saints and he is buried in the church yard, Simon was and still continues to be a great comfort and support and the groundsmen are great.
    Written 19 November 2018
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  • Hoppityskip
    Essex, UK13,895 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of varied and interesting stalls. Lots to see, sometimes not overly cheap bur worth a look at least.
    Walked round for a while then went to eat.
    Written 30 September 2023
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