Local Guide; Things to see and do
Food Scene
This pub is 3 minutes walk
From the house and has a varied menu; fish dishes are particularly good. There is a farmers market held in the car park usually on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (9am to 12 noon). There is a good sized beer garden.
The Red Lion Inn
75 High StThis pub is 3 minutes walk
From the house and has a varied menu; fish dishes are particularly good. There is a farmers market held in the car park usually on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (9am to 12 noon). There is a good sized beer garden.
This large pub restaurant is a two minute drive from the house and serves food every day of the week with space for eating outside. Traditional menu, part of the vintage inn chain.
The Old Gate Inn
162-164 New Dover RoadThis large pub restaurant is a two minute drive from the house and serves food every day of the week with space for eating outside. Traditional menu, part of the vintage inn chain.
Popular local coastal town about half an hour away. Eat delicious fresh sea food, take a stroll along the shore or check out the cute shops.
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Whitstable
Popular local coastal town about half an hour away. Eat delicious fresh sea food, take a stroll along the shore or check out the cute shops.
Recently opened restaurant in this boutique hotel. Just 10 minutes walk from the house. The restaurant serves locally sourced food some of which is grown in their own kitchen garden.
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The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadRecently opened restaurant in this boutique hotel. Just 10 minutes walk from the house. The restaurant serves locally sourced food some of which is grown in their own kitchen garden.
White Horse
53 High StGood pub food and nice beer garden
Lovely tea shop and cafe less than a minutes walk away. Pop around for lunch, afternoon tea or food in the day time. Breakfast is great too!
Tulip tearooms
1 Western AveLovely tea shop and cafe less than a minutes walk away. Pop around for lunch, afternoon tea or food in the day time. Breakfast is great too!
Lovely tea room in Bishopsbourne. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll through Bourne park before stopping for a cuppa and a slice of cake
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Tadpole Tearoom
Frog LaneLovely tea room in Bishopsbourne. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll through Bourne park before stopping for a cuppa and a slice of cake
The Bridge Arms
53 High StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Plough and Harrow
86 High StGood local pub just 4 minutes walk away
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadSightseeing
Beautiful historical cathedral, you can attend some services here if you wish.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsBeautiful historical cathedral, you can attend some services here if you wish.
A great little steam railway. If you have younger children this is a fab day trip. Park at Hythe and catch the train to Dymchurch. Have an ice cream and a play in the beach and then travel back. The big sandy beach is a short walk from the station.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
A great little steam railway. If you have younger children this is a fab day trip. Park at Hythe and catch the train to Dymchurch. Have an ice cream and a play in the beach and then travel back. The big sandy beach is a short walk from the station.
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadReally interesting historic castle. Lots to see and do.
The Canterbury Tales
Saint Margaret's StreetGreat rainy day option for families
You can visit this iconic landmark for a good walk and scenic views over Dover and towards France. Parking is free for National Trust members but there is a fee for non members.
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National Trust The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadYou can visit this iconic landmark for a good walk and scenic views over Dover and towards France. Parking is free for National Trust members but there is a fee for non members.
Essentials
Londis
48 St. Dunstans StThis small supermarket is just two minutes walk away.
Bridge Pharmacy
16 High StPharmacist in the village
If you need to visit a larger supermarket Morrison’s is a short drive away. Alternatively, you can arrange delivery to the house.
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Morrisons
Hawley StreetIf you need to visit a larger supermarket Morrison’s is a short drive away. Alternatively, you can arrange delivery to the house.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful quiet sandy beach if you want something more peaceful.
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Botany Bay
Marine DriveBeautiful quiet sandy beach if you want something more peaceful.
You can park at the top of the cliffs and look out over the sea port. There is a fee for parking (National Trust).
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De vita klipporna i Dover
Upper RoadYou can park at the top of the cliffs and look out over the sea port. There is a fee for parking (National Trust).
Wild animal park known for its conservation work. A 15 minute drive away and a great day out.
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Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneWild animal park known for its conservation work. A 15 minute drive away and a great day out.
Fantastic children’s playground in Canterbury. Next to the river for a pleasant walk from the city centre or Wincheap park and ride (next to Morrison’s). Bring some bread to feed the ducks.
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Toddler's Cove Lekplats
Whitehall RoadFantastic children’s playground in Canterbury. Next to the river for a pleasant walk from the city centre or Wincheap park and ride (next to Morrison’s). Bring some bread to feed the ducks.
Notable English country house with lovely gardens.
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Goodnestone Park Gardens
Notable English country house with lovely gardens.
Spa and beauty
Spa treatments available at this luxury boutique hotel. You don’t have to be staying at the hotel to book a treatment.
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The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadSpa treatments available at this luxury boutique hotel. You don’t have to be staying at the hotel to book a treatment.
Woodlands Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies
26A High St