insideKENT Magazine Issue 110 - June 2021 | Page 60

KENTSTAYCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
48 Hours on KENT ’ S CREATIVE COASTLINE CONT .
THE HIDDEN HEROINES EXHIBITION
AFTERNOON If you ’ ve watched Call the Midwife , then the historic dockyard at Chatham will look familiar , as Chatham ’ s Historic Dockyard ( www . thedockyard . co . uk ) doubles up as the official filming location for the popular tv series ( and will also explain why you ’ ll be welcomed by a costumed midwife at the Official Location Tour !). The dockyard is of course , also the heart of Chatham ’ s legendary ship building heritage and is hosting The Hidden Heroines exhibition , which tells the untold stories of the valuable roles women played throughout the Dockyard ’ s 400-year history . Be captivated by tales of stowaways , women posing as men and misconceptions of women at sea . As well as the story of Jane Austen ’ s , free-spirited sister , Fanny and the first female apprentice , Zandra Bradley .
DINNER After two days of walking and absorbing , we ’ ve decided to choose a restaurant that ’ s unpretentious , all about fresh , great food and you can just sit back , get comfy and eat like a King . It ’ s the Indian restaurant , The Bollywood Buffet ( www . facebook . com / bollywoodbuffetuk ), which is ranked the best Indian restaurant in the whole of Kent ( according to Tripadvisor ). It doesn ’ t have a website but it does have a huge , well-deserved legacy of happy diners all claiming the same thing ; great service , great value for money and great food .
A sneaky staycation extension …
Having begun your creative coastal adventure by the sea , lose yourself further riverside with a final port of call ( see what we did there ) in Gravesend . Often a forgotten coastal pitstop , the town is situated along the south bank of the Thames , has its own bay , riverside gardens and boasts one of Kent ’ s oldest markets , perfect for antique hunting and craft buyers alike . Shopped till you have dropped ? Then it ’ s time to stop for a much-deserved glass of something cold at The Three Daws ( www . threedaws . co . uk ). The historic tavern , which dates back to the 1400 ’ s , not only has locally-sourced British food and ales , but is also renowned for its live music too ! Wanting to eek out the culture for one more evening ? Then book your ticket and take a seat at The Woodville ( www . woodville . co . uk ); the muchloved theatre offers a perfect array of local exhibitions , films , comedy , performance , panto , and West End touring productions !
For more inspiration for planning your ultimate Kent Staycation , visit www . kentstaycation . co . uk kentstaycation .
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