COAST : DAYS OUT
Spitfire Museum , Ramsgate Located in an atmospheric and historic RAF airfield , get a feel for what flying a real Spitfire was like and view the beautifully restored Spitfire MK XVI and Hurricane IIC . www . spitfiremuseum . org . uk
Wildwood , Herne Bay Set within 40 acres of beautiful woodland , come nose-tonose with British wildlife , past and present , at Kent ’ s unique wildlife park that is home to over 200 native animals . www . wildwoodtrust . org
Reculver Towers , Herne Bay Imposing twin towers dating back to the 12th century that dominate the Herne Bay skyline at the site of one of the earliest Roman forts built against the Saxon raids , it later was the site of an Anglo-Saxon monastery before becoming the parish church . www . english-heritage . org . uk / visit / places / reculver-towers-and-roman-fort /
White Cliffs of Dover , Dover A truly iconic English landmark . Delve into the dazzling white chalk faces and spectacular coastal views that have been saying ‘ farewell ’ and ‘ hello to ’ people crossing the English Channel for centuries . www . nationaltrust . org . uk / the-white-cliffs-of-dover
Whitstable Castle & Gardens , Whitstable Wander through the flower-filled gardens , enjoy sea views , fresh sea air and tour the period rooms that show how the wealthy elite used to live at this splendid late 18th-century castle . www . whitstablecastle . co . uk / the-castle
Herne Bay Pier , Herne Bay Classic and charming English Victorian seaside style pier . Free fishing and crabbing attracts young and old , a place where visitors can release their inner child in the Pier Village and on the retro fairground-style attractions . www . hernebaypier . org
South Foreland Lighthouse , St Margaret ’ s Bay Remote Victorian lighthouse built as a beacon of the White Cliffs . Enjoy views to the French coast , watch the clockwork mechanism and step back in time at Mrs Knott ’ s Tea Room at the first lighthouse in the world to display an electric light . www . nationaltrust . org . uk / south-foreland-lighthouse
St Peter ’ s Village Tour , Broadstairs Award-winning interactive village tour . Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way , as you hear all about the famous ( and infamous ) local residents . www . villagetour . co . uk
Dungeness National Nature Reserve , Dungeness A stark landscape – and Britain ’ s only official desert – with an otherworldly beauty , Dungeness is an unforgettable destination featuring wooden houses , power stations , lighthouses , gravel pits and unique wildlife , as well as the largest shingle beach in Europe . www . dungeness-nnr . co . uk
Shell Grotto , Margate Explore atmospheric underground passages and marvel at the walls covered in exquisite mosaic created with millions of shells at one of the world ’ s most mysterious places . www . shellgrotto . co . uk
Samphire Hoe , nr Dover Unique , tranquil coastal setting created using 4.9million cubic metres of chalk marl from the Channel Tunnel excavations , this hidden gem has quickly become one of the world ’ s rarest habitats and a haven for wildlife . www . samphirehoe . com
Dover Museum , Dover Immerse yourself in fascinating objects , models and original pictures showing the history and archaeology of Dover , as well as viewing The Dover Bronze Age Boat , the world ’ s oldest known seagoing boat . www . dovermuseum . co . uk
Battle of Britain Museum , Hawkinge The most important collection of Battle of Britain artifacts on show in the country . Visitors can savour the atmosphere of the airfield ’ s past with the landmarks and buildings that remain . www . kbobm . org
St Leonards Church , Hythe An extraordinary “ ossuary ” – the largest and bestpreserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones in Britain , as well as examples of some remarkable medieval “ pilgrim graffiti ”. www . slhk . org
Roman Painted House , Dover A major Kent archaeological rescue back in the 1970s dating back to AD200 . Featuring five rooms of a major Roman hotel and additional displays . karu . org . uk / roman _ painted _ house
The Micro Museum , Ramsgate Glimpse into our digital history , see vintage computers and micro electronics and play classic video games at Kent ’ s only museum of computing and video gaming history . www . themicromuseum . org
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