FOOD + DRINK
Reynolds Ice Cream
Fleur de Thé
FOR PICNICS WITH A TWIST
Folkestone Harbour Arm folkestoneharbourarm . co . uk
Gone are the days when a family picnic consisted of soggy sandwiches and some lukewarm orange squash ; now you can take things to a whole new level by paying a visit to Folkestone ’ s Harbour Arm .
The promenade boasts a wealth of food and drink options ; there ’ s shipping containers selling Greek street food , wood fired-pizzas and bao buns , coffee shacks , breweries and more . Once everyone ’ s settled on their dishes of choice , grab a picnic blanket and set up camp on the seafront , where you can enjoy some of Kent ’ s best food and drink options while watching the world go by .
For some added excitement , grab a drink at The Pilot beach bar , where you can choose to sit in a retro fairground bumper car or a traditional striped deckchair while you sip on something refreshing .
FOR POP-UP FUN
# Unit 1 , Hythe unit1riverside . co . uk
If you love an ever-changing menu in a gorgeous setting , then # Unit 1 in West Hythe is sure to be a foodie destination you ’ ll want to visit time and time again . Nestled next to the canal this shed-come-microbar serves up locally produced craft beers , Kent ciders , wines and spirits . Family , dog , horse and bike friendly , this bustling location is never short of visitors and is the ideal spot to soak up the sunshine as a family .
With a roster of pop-up kitchens , every week there ’ s a new foodie delight to be discovered . Expect to tuck into the likes of pizzas , tacos , gourmet hot dogs , burgers and more with a variety of the county ’ s best street food vendors making an appearance . There ’ s something for everyone and the cosy and relaxed atmosphere makes it a great spot to enjoy as a family .
FOR TIPPLES AND TRAINS
Old Dairy Taproom , Tenterden olddairytaproom . com
Located right next to Tenterden ’ s iconic steam railway station , The Old Dairy has something for adults and children alike . The former WWII Nissen hut next to the Kent & East Sussex Railway offers spectacular countryside views , live music and a wide range of local craft beers .
Both inside and out there ’ s plenty of space for kids to run about , and when it comes to feeding hungry tummies , as well as the Taproom ’ s own Tap Pizza horse box which serves up woodfired pizzas , there ’ s also a selection of street food trucks that come to visit for the weekend , including Thai food , burgers , Greek food , curries , Italian , BBQ and more .
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