the holistic benefits of the great outdoors , the fruits of the land , and the time and space to escape the daily grind . And you won ’ t want to miss
The Wild Kitchen in Deal who specialise in cooking with British plants and seaweed that grow wild in Kent , offering a truly gourmet gastronomic experience linking landscape to table .
ANGELA ’ S , MARGATE Let ’ s face it , no trip to East Kent is complete without a chance to sample some of the area ’ s delicious local seafood . Enter
Angela ’ s of Margate - a small seafood restaurant serving delicious local seafood alongside seasonal vegetable-based dishes . This seaside spot has a pretty uncomplicated philosophy . They simply always consider people and the planet first , working directly with growers , fishermen and suppliers who understand how to make the most of their produce and at the same time minimise their impact on our environment . Spend an afternoon exploring the eclectic Old Town of Margate , peppered with independent shops and galleries , before reserving your seat at this foodie favourite and indulging your taste buds with Angela ’ s tempting menu of fresh , ethically sourced seafood .
ROOT , HYTHE You ’ ll find everything from artisan bread to tempting kombucha at our next tasty tip-off along East Kent ’ s shores . At its heart ,
Root is all about providing tasty food that will do you good and make you happy in an environment that is comfortable and friendly . This vegan and vegetarian cafe prides itself on serving up home-cooked , delicious and nutritious food and drink to people of Hythe , and lucky visitors to the area too ! As well as a physical cafe , the team at Root is happy to be able to offer some of their food ( along with a selection of groceries and gifts ) online too - which means you can enjoy lots of the delights that Root has to offer , even after your Garden of England getaway is complete !
THE GOODS SHED , CANTERBURY There ’ s never been a better ( or more important ) time to shop local , and with Kent ’ s terrain so bountiful , there ’ s lots of fresh food , beverages and natural products for us to choose from here . Prepare to be well and truly spoilt for choice when you pop into The Goods Shed , situated just next door to Canterbury West station . A haven of locally sourced fresh food with an array of colourful fresh fruit and veg , local fresh meats and spots for coffee and meals to go ,
The Goods Shed is a one-stop shop for anyone paying a visit to this historical city spot . What ’ s more , with so many independent businesses located under the same roof , when you pop in to store , you ’ ll be supporting a whole host of local suppliers in one go !
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE For the wild at heart , your East Kent adventure needn ’ t stop when the sun goes down . Kent ’ s very own world-renowned animal conservation charity , The Aspinall Foundation , has a vision to halt the extinction and further endangerment of animals in the wild . Whether you choose a cosy , heated wooden camping pod , a luxury tree house staycation in the sky , or a family safari tent , you ’ ll be sure to capture all the stunning views and amazing habitats within Aspinall ’ s impressive
Port Lympne Reserve , near Folkestone .
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