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of the classic games and consoles you might just remember from your own childhood . For some true seaside fun , you ’ ve got to include a game of adventure golf , so head to Victoria Parade , Broadstairs for a game at LillyPutt Mini Golf .
No visit to the Isle of Thanet would be complete without learning about Dickens and his love of Broadstairs for a coastal getaway , so be sure to visit the Dickens House Museum . It was this very building that inspired the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield and today much of the furniture in the parlour can still be recognised in David ’ s description of the cottage within the novel . Visit and you ’ ll have the chance to see Dickens ’ original writing box and mahogany sideboard along with a selection of letters from the author all about Broadstairs .
From literature to history , we recommend a tour of Ramsgate Tunnels , an underground labyrinth created to form a shelter to protect Ramsgate ’ s residents from World War II bombings . The tunnels run for twoand-a-half miles , with guided tours taking in this incredible underground city which housed over 300 families .
When those cries of “ I ’ m hungry ” come , you ’ ll need a quick stop off for some lunch ! We recommend Morelli ’ s Gelato in Broadstairs for keeping little ones smiling , while Ramgate ’ s many harbourside restaurants and cafés offer a perfect blend of café culture and exceptional local food .
So there you have it , it ’ s time to hop on and hop off the Stagecoach Open Top Bus – we ’ ve done the planning for you , now all you need is a little sunshine .
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