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Food scene
The Pig at Bridge is an exquisitely presented destination venue. The main building dates back several hundred years and was recently refurbished and converted to become a luxurious hotel and restaurant with beautiful grounds and outside bar / kitchen set in a fantastic vegetable garden.
76 locals recommend
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadThe Pig at Bridge is an exquisitely presented destination venue. The main building dates back several hundred years and was recently refurbished and converted to become a luxurious hotel and restaurant with beautiful grounds and outside bar / kitchen set in a fantastic vegetable garden.
A characterful village pub offering a welcoming atmosphere and excellent menu in a delightful village setting.
7 locals recommend
Mermaid Inn
The StreetA characterful village pub offering a welcoming atmosphere and excellent menu in a delightful village setting.
Once frequented by Ian Fleming who enjoyed spending time here whilst writing his famous 007 novels.
Set in glorious countryside, the building has been updated to include all modern conveniences but without detracting from its original charm. The menu is excellent.
18 locals recommend
The Duck Inn
Pett Bottom RoadOnce frequented by Ian Fleming who enjoyed spending time here whilst writing his famous 007 novels.
Set in glorious countryside, the building has been updated to include all modern conveniences but without detracting from its original charm. The menu is excellent.
Fine dining in a village pub. Walk ins not normally accommodated so booking essential.
19 locals recommend
The Bridge Arms
53 High StreetFine dining in a village pub. Walk ins not normally accommodated so booking essential.
Set in a beautiful refurbished railway goods shed this farmers market and restaurant has won numerous awards including the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Award sponsored by 'The Food Programme'. It's located right beside Canterbury West railway station and offers lunch, dinner and anything in between.
99 locals recommend
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestSet in a beautiful refurbished railway goods shed this farmers market and restaurant has won numerous awards including the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Award sponsored by 'The Food Programme'. It's located right beside Canterbury West railway station and offers lunch, dinner and anything in between.
A Canterbury institution. A great, lively atmosphere and delicious Mexican food.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StA Canterbury institution. A great, lively atmosphere and delicious Mexican food.
A beautiful old building set in the heart of the City right next to The Stour. Outside seating overlooking the river and delicious Mediterranean food cooked in a wood fired oven.
34 locals recommend
CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnA beautiful old building set in the heart of the City right next to The Stour. Outside seating overlooking the river and delicious Mediterranean food cooked in a wood fired oven.
If you enjoy eating fish & seafood then this is somewhere you shouldn't miss during your stay. Occasional walk-in availability by booking recommended.
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StIf you enjoy eating fish & seafood then this is somewhere you shouldn't miss during your stay. Occasional walk-in availability by booking recommended.
The Haywain station
Lovely old pub, great food and excellent service. Well kept beer garden.
Anchor Inn
High StreetRegular live music and a great, friendly atmosphere.
Waitrose & Partners
Queen StreetSainsbury's
Kingsmead RoadWorgan's Farm Shop
Frog LaneLower Hardres Farm Shop
Gibsons Farm Shop
Crockshard HillSportsman
Faversham RoadSightseeing
The seat of the Anglican Church in the UK. Over a thousand years of history maintained and preserved by a dedicated team of craftsmen and gardeners.
365 locals recommend
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsThe seat of the Anglican Church in the UK. Over a thousand years of history maintained and preserved by a dedicated team of craftsmen and gardeners.
One of the best preserved and intact medieval castles in the country with amazing views over the English Channel.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadOne of the best preserved and intact medieval castles in the country with amazing views over the English Channel.
Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover RoadTurner Contemporary
RendezvousLots of pop-up art and food to enjoy. Folkestone is enjoying a renaissance sponsored by the De Haan Foundation.
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadLots of pop-up art and food to enjoy. Folkestone is enjoying a renaissance sponsored by the De Haan Foundation.
The beach and working harbour have become increasingly popular with visitors in recent years.
68 locals recommend
Whitstable Beach Front
14-2 Marine TerraceThe beach and working harbour have become increasingly popular with visitors in recent years.
Lovely Georgian architecture, an endless shingle beach, great pubs and quality restaurants.
51 locals recommend
Deal Pier
Beach StreetLovely Georgian architecture, an endless shingle beach, great pubs and quality restaurants.
Take a short sightseeing trip to sea in this wonderful, refurbished Thames Sailing barge. Booking normally essential and trips depart from the harbour in Whitstable.
Sailing Barge Greta
Take a short sightseeing trip to sea in this wonderful, refurbished Thames Sailing barge. Booking normally essential and trips depart from the harbour in Whitstable.
Britain's oldest brewery. Tours of the Faversham brewery can be organised by calling the visitor centre.
18 locals recommend
Shepherd Neame Limited
17 Court StBritain's oldest brewery. Tours of the Faversham brewery can be organised by calling the visitor centre.
Simpsons Wine Estate
Church LaneHowletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LanePort Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadWingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadThe Dockyard Railway
Main Gate RoadHorse Riding
Bursted Manor Riding Centre