EAST KENT : DAYS OUT
The WonderWorks , Margate Plan a trip with the family to discover an immersive experience inspired by the UK ’ s best known hobby brands - Hornby , Scalextric , Airfix , Corgi and Pocher . Enjoy daily workshops , showstopping exhibition pieces , interactive activities and lots more . wonderworksmargate . co . uk
Turner Contemporary , Margate One of the UK ’ s leading art galleries , presenting a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions , events and learning opportunities that make intriguing links between historic and contemporary art . turnercontemporary . org
Wantsum Brewery and Taproom , St Nicholas at Wade In 2009 , James Sandy started brewing ‘ Fortitude ’, the first of what has become an extensive range of beers all named after people or pivotal events in Kent ’ s history . Join a brewery tour or the Wantsum ’ s regular events from craft beer tastings and live entertainment to community gatherings . wantsumbrewery . co . uk
Westwood Cross , Broadstairs With more than 40 stores , restaurants and entertainment venues including a 10-screen cinema , casino and bingo , there ’ s plenty to do here day and night . westwoodx . co . uk
CANTERBURY , HERNE BAY & WHITSTABLE
Blean Woods Nature Reserve , Rough Common A wonderful place for a peaceful walk taking in the ancient woodlands . With multiple trails to follow , the longest around eight-miles long , you ’ re sure to see a woodpecker or two at this RSBP reserve . rspb . org . uk
Canoe Wild , Fordwich & Grove Ferry An amazing watersports adventure ; learn to canoe , build rafts or enjoy a canoe party . Venture outdoors on leisurely trips down the River Stour , join the guided tours during sunset or sunrise , or the themed events throughout the year including beaver tours and talks . canoewild . co . uk
Canterbury Cathedral , Canterbury World Heritage Site of the shrine of Thomas Becket and the seat of the archbishop . The stunning cathedral , one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England , features a Romanesque crypt , a perpendicular nave and beautiful medieval stained-glass windows . canterbury-cathedral . org
Canterbury Guided Tours , Canterbury Offering entertaining and informative 90-minute tours of the historic city , taking in the must-see sights and highlighting the historical and cultural significance of this picturesque city . canterburyguidedtours . com
Canterbury River Tours , Canterbury Explore historic Canterbury on an award-winning guided river tour , discovering the city ’ s hidden secrets along the beautiful River Stour . Suitable for all the family , with insightful guided walking tours also available . canterburyrivertours . co . uk
Canterbury Roman Museum , Canterbury Explore Canterbury ’ s history around the remains of an original Roman town house and Scheduled Ancient Monument ; boasts one of the UK ’ s only remaining in-situ Roman pavement mosaics . canterburymuseums . co . uk
Corkk , Canterbury & Tunbridge Wells Discover , taste and savour the very best of English wine with acclaimed English wine specialists , Corkk . Join them at their Kent stores for curated wine tastings , popup suppers , private dining and delightful nibbles and platters that perfectly complement your chosen wines . corkk . co . uk
Escape in the Towers , Canterbury Set within England ’ s largest surviving medieval gateway built in 1380 ( also Canterbury ’ s former city jail ), immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind setting as you fight to beat the clock . Enjoy free entry to the Westgate Towers Museum and Viewpoint before or after your game . onepoundlane . co . uk / escape
Harbour Market , Whitstable Open-air showcase of locally created , locally made , premium and handcrafted goods and fine art set in the working harbour of Whitstable . harbourmarketwhitstable . co . uk
Howletts Wild Animal Park , nr Canterbury Kent ’ s original animal park with over 390 animals and 50 individual species , including Kent ’ s only giant anteaters . Visitors have the opportunity to see the animals up close and to be part of conservation in action . aspinallfoundation . org / howletts
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