insideKENT Magazine Issue 64 - July 2017 | Page 44

TOWNSPOTLIGHT
Spotlight on SITTINGBOURNE cont.
THINGS TO DO
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Set over two floors with several rooms on each
level, the Sittingbourne Heritage Museum is
full of objects from Sittingbourne’s past. The
displays within the museum’s temporary
exhibits change on a regular basis, so no two
visits are the same, and the permanent displays
depict the town’s history from the late
medieval times to the present day.
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Ltd
The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway is
a unique and lovely attraction. It was originally
built in 1905 to be used to transport paper
products (and the raw materials used to make
them). This practice continued until 1969.
Today, volunteers have overseen the
refurbishment and renovation of this
fascinating piece of Sittingbourne history that
offers visitors the chance to enjoy a ride on a
steam train. The engines are the ones that
were first used way back at the beginning of
the 20th century.
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Volunteers at the museum have researched
Sittingbourne deeply, and have produced a
number of books on the town and the
surrounding villages, which are available in
the museum shop.
The Avenue Theatre
The Avenue Theatre offers a wide range of
events and services from full-scale musicals
to the most heartwarming tales and fun
children’s productions. Or perhaps you’d prefer
an evening of live music or a film? They have
it all and whatever your taste there will be
something for you. The theatre is also available
to hire from just £5 per hour, per room. The
Auditorium, the West End Room, or the
Broadway Room are all suitable for meetings,
rehearsals, or family gatherings and a private
cinema is also available for hire.
Central Park Stadium: Sittingbourne
Greyhounds
If you have never experienced greyhound
racing, the Central Park Stadium in
Sittingbourne is the place to go. In fact, even
if you’re a regular at ‘the dogs’ you’ll enjoy the
ambience and facilities that this excellent
stadium offers. With sumptuous three-course
meals available in the Eurosuite restaurant
(overlooking the racetrack) to three licensed
bars, a covered outside terrace and a licenced
track bookmakers, this is a really fun day out.
Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway
Sittingbourne’s fondness for small gauge
railways extends to the village of Bredgar,
where the Bredgar and Wormshill Light
Railway can be found. Set amidst the beautiful
North Downs countryside, you can enjoy
unlimited trips in the vintage-style carriages
pulled along by beautifully restored engines.
There is a museum on site, which includes
not only locomotives but also vintage cars,
vintage tractors and more. And of course, the
lovely tea room is the perfect place to treat
yourself and the family to a delicious snack.