Guidebook for Chartham
Sightseeing
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsWestgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
1 Pound LnSt Augustine's Abbey
LongportWalmer Castle
4 South StDeal Castle
Marine RoadDover Castle
Castle Hill RoadFordwich
Cinque Port
Sandwich
Cinque Port
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadParks & Nature
Greyfriars Gardens
72 Stour St.Westgate Gardens
Saint Peter's StreetPark adjacent to village hall has more variety of play equipment; start of riverside foot/cycle path into Canterbury - ends at Toddlers Cove which is the best kids play area in town!
Chartham
Park adjacent to village hall has more variety of play equipment; start of riverside foot/cycle path into Canterbury - ends at Toddlers Cove which is the best kids play area in town!
Fresh fish, oysters; shingle beach; lifeboat. Also leisure centre & bowling centre
68 locals recommend
Whitstable Beach Front
14-2 Marine TerraceFresh fish, oysters; shingle beach; lifeboat. Also leisure centre & bowling centre
Folkestone Harbour
Rock Salt restaurant is here
Broadstairs
Sandy beach
Joss Bay
Joss Gap Road Sandy beach
Local wildlife park; not too far to walk around, quite shady, goods kids play area & cafe on site
64 locals recommend
Wildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadLocal wildlife park; not too far to walk around, quite shady, goods kids play area & cafe on site
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneGorillas!
Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadSafari! Long walk round, hilly in places
Kingsdown
Shingle beach
Easy walk/scoot/cycle; wooden play equipment; cliff side cafe (The Mermaid)
75 locals recommend
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadEasy walk/scoot/cycle; wooden play equipment; cliff side cafe (The Mermaid)
Great for picnics, ball games & reasonable walk with kids; duck pond; play area; cafe
8 locals recommend
Kearsney Abbey
Alkham RoadGreat for picnics, ball games & reasonable walk with kids; duck pond; play area; cafe
Arts & Culture
The Marlowe
The FriarsCanterbury Heritage Museum
Stour StreetCanterbury Roman Museum
11A Butchery LnThe Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StTurner Contemporary
RendezvousGardens & independent concessions incl. Jungle Jims soft play, Maize Maze & paintballing
32 locals recommend
Powell-Cotton Museum
Gardens & independent concessions incl. Jungle Jims soft play, Maize Maze & paintballing
University of Kent
Giles LaneCanterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes RoadDrinks & Nightlife
The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnConverted old city gaol
The Falstaff Hotel
8-10 St. Dunstans StBar & lounge recently refurbished, now a popular evening venue
15th century inn, also popular for food; taxi/car recommended (country lane/dark)
7 locals recommend
The Artichoke
Rattington Street15th century inn, also popular for food; taxi/car recommended (country lane/dark)
The Local
Cockering RoadLocal pub, within walking distance of house; indian food a speciality
Food Scene
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StMexican
Top place for food, great with kids at lunchtime/early evening; private upstairs room for hire
34 locals recommend
CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnTop place for food, great with kids at lunchtime/early evening; private upstairs room for hire
ABode Canterbury
30-33 High StCounty restaurant; also lovely hotel champagne bar & lounge
Marlowe's Restaurant
55 St Peter's StDay or night; great burgers, grills & kids menu; can sit outside
The Victoria Hotel
59 London RoadHotel restaurant does a great Sunday roast - be sure to book though!
Papa's The Deep Blue
33 WincheapBest fish 'n chips - can eat in or take away; open every day
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestEat & drink, buy local produce
Beefeater, drive through KFC/McDs/Burger King, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny's, Subway, Chiquito, Nandos
7 locals recommend
Eureka Entertainment Park
Rutherford RoadBeefeater, drive through KFC/McDs/Burger King, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny's, Subway, Chiquito, Nandos
Saffron Cafe
9 Castle StEssentials
Morrisons
Hawley StreetSainsbury's
Kingsmead RoadTesco Metro
2 Gravel WalkWaitrose & Partners
Queen StreetSainsbury's Local
Old Dover RoadPost Office
Lees RoadGodfrey Gardens (estate shop, 5 mins walk); confectionery/tobacco/news/alcohol
Chartham Premier & Post Office
14B Godfrey GardensGodfrey Gardens (estate shop, 5 mins walk); confectionery/tobacco/news/alcohol
The Canterbury Launderette
4 Nunnery FieldsEntertainment & Activities
Big Fun House
Ashford RoadKids indoor soft play
Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Public pool, gym, exercise classes
Snappy's Ltd
Millstrood RoadIndoor soft play, best for younger kids
The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence
Old Dover RoadCineworld Ashford
Rutherford RoadMultiplex
ODEON Canterbury
43/45 St George's Pl2 screens
Curzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall Road2 screens, lovely lounge area
Indoor and outdoor pools plus lazy river; great for a summer's day, take a picnic!
10 locals recommend
Faversham Pools
Leslie Smith DriveIndoor and outdoor pools plus lazy river; great for a summer's day, take a picnic!
Seafront paddling pool, ideal for toddlers; take a picnic to enjoy on the surrounding grass. Remember sunscreen though, not much shade! Also indoor wave pool "Tides"
Deal
Seafront paddling pool, ideal for toddlers; take a picnic to enjoy on the surrounding grass. Remember sunscreen though, not much shade! Also indoor wave pool "Tides"
The Stour Centre
Station ApproachFun pool with 2 slides, fitness centre & gym