Coast
Another contender on the food front and an absolute
must for seafood fans, Whitstable is so synonymous
with oysters that it hosts a whole festival dedicated
to the marvelous molluscs every July. To sample some
of the best, head to Wheelers Oyster Bar; the oldest
restaurant in town, this diminutive dining spot with a
candyfloss-pink frontage has been serving oysters
to its loyal customers since 1856. Once you’ve had
your fill, head to the former cocklers' huts on the
shore by the oyster fishery and spend the low-tide
hours watching expert collectors pick oysters from
the beds out front. If seafood’s not your thing, never
fear, Whitstable is awash with artisan delis, wine
bars, cheese shops and ice cream parlours, so there’s
something to suit every palate.
Of course, no introduction to Kent’s incredible
coastline would be complete without a mention of
the county’s most iconic landmark: The White Cliffs
of Dover. This remarkable symbol of wartime defense
reaches a lofty height of 350 feet and owes its striking
appearance to a composition of chalk accented by
streaks of black flint. With far-reaching views giving a
glimpse of France on the clearest of days, wonderful
walking throughout every season, a world of wildlife
and tea rooms marking your route, no trip to Kent’s
coast is complete without taking it in.
Whitstable Beach Huts
White Cliffs of Dover
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