EAST KENT : DAYS OUT
Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park , Sandwich Fully-equipped with a large inflatable aqua park , wakeboarding facilities for all abilities , open water swimming sessions and SUP yoga , Whitemills offers the ultimate destination for action-packed water adventures . whitemillswake . co . uk
MARGATE , BROADSTAIRS & RAMSGATE
Dickens House Museum , Broadstairs The site of this museum was Dickens ’ inspiration for Betsy Trotwood ’ s cottage in David Copperfield . The museum today provides a fascinating insight into how the renowned author worked . visitthanet . co . uk
Dreamland , Margate Discover the UK ’ s oldest surviving amusement park ; a picture-perfect seaside resort set against the backdrop of Margate ’ s golden sands . Experience the vintage and thrill rides both old and new , catch some of the site ’ s pop-up entertainment and art installations , or check out one of many live music performances throughout the year . dreamland . co . uk
The Granville Theatre , Ramsgate Having been thoughtfully restored back to its former art deco glory , this welcoming coastal hub of entertainment sees a wonderful calendar of events each year . The on-site café and bar , Coast , also offers visitors excellent pre- or post-performance refreshments and eats . thegranvilletheatre . com
Kent Scuba , Ramsgate Tick off your bucket list and experience the beautiful scenes below the water . With Try Diving experiences suitable for all the family , as well as more in-depth courses for budding divers ! kentscuba . com
Kent Surf School , Viking Bay , Broadstairs Family owned and run , this award-winning surf school and leading provider of watersports activities in Kent has a driving passion to share their enthusiasm for the ocean with the next generation . kentsurfschool . co . uk
Polar Helicopters , Ramsgate Take to the skies and get hands-on with an experienced flight instructor for a thrilling adventure unlike any other . Choose from a selection of trial sessions , all complete with an informative pre-flight control brief , and look forward to exploring the sights by air . polarhelicopters . co . uk
Quex Park , Birchington A bespoke leisure destination for all the family to enjoy including the Powell-Cotton Museum , play centres , craft village , paintball and even goat experiences ! quexpark . co . uk
Ramsgate Brewery , Ramsgate Mixing innovation and change with custom and consistency , Ramsgate Brewery offers regular events at their taproom by the sea . With predominantly enduring Kentish-style ales , they showcase local hop varieties such as the classic Northdown and the peerless East Kent Golding . ramsgatebrewery . co . uk
Ramsgate Tunnels , Ramsgate Put on a hard hat and pick up a lantern to unlock the story of a hidden underground city on a guided tour through the subterranean tunnel system used to shelter 60,000 people during the air raids of WW2 . ramsgatetunnels . org
Shell Grotto , Margate Explore atmospheric underground passages and marvel at the walls covered in exquisite mosaics created with millions of shells at one of the world ’ s most mysterious hotspots . shellgrotto . co . uk
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 . spitfiremuseum . org . uk
The Grange , Ramsgate Quench your fascination for architecture and design at Augustus Pugin ’ s home , one of Britain ’ s most influential architects and designers who designed the interiors of the Houses of Parliament . landmarktrust . org . uk
The Margate Caves , Margate Originally dug as a chalk mine in the 18th century , The Margate Caves were forgotten for over 100 years before they were rediscovered and restored . Visitors can now enjoy the captivating surroundings and a range of educational events . margatecaves . co . uk
The Micro Museum , Ramsgate Glimpse into digital history , see vintage computers and micro-electronics , and play classic video games at Kent ’ s first museum of computing and video gaming history . themicromuseum . org
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