EAST KENT
Explore the stunning East Kent coastline with its trendy seaside towns , incredible food and eclectic vibe . When you ’ re ready for a change of scenery , head to Canterbury to discover the stories and secrets of this incredible ancient city .
UNLEASH CREATIVITY AT THE KENT COAST The East Kent art scene is thriving . A huge driver of the burst in artistic culture is the
Turner Contemporary in
Margate ; an endless source of artistic inspiration . Don ’ t miss the
Folkestone Artworks on your visit , a collection of outstanding works commissioned by Creative Folkestone .
KENT ’ S BEAUTIFUL BEACHES Head to bohemian
Whitstable for oysters , shingle beaches and independent shopping or cycle the
Crab and Winkle Way for glorious views and seaside air . For a coastal town with bags of character , check out
Herne Bay ’ s Victorian bandstand , seafront gardens and family fun on
the pier . For creatives ,
Margate is infused with imaginative energy and bursting at the seams with retro fun .
COASTAL TOWNS BURSTING IN CHARACTER
Ramsgate is a wonderful blend of maritime heritage and architectural finery with Georgian and Regency squares . For history and beautiful beaches and bays , head to Broadstairs and discover the town ’ s Dickens ’ links .
For a touch of retail therapy ,
Deal has an award-winning high street , mazy smugglers ’ lanes and independent stores . It ’ s also brimming with heritage with two castles ; guarding the Kent Coast you ’ ll discover
Deal Castle , and just around the corner , the beautiful
Walmer Castle .
NAUTICAL NATURE AT ITS BEST A first-class destination for family holidays , East Kent has your summer sorted . Learn to surf in
Thanet , kite surf in
Dymchurch , jet ski in
Margate , or sail in
Whitstable , and after an action-packed day on the sands , indulge in the abundance of foodie seaside treats on offer . Enjoy Michelinstar dining at Seasalter ’ s famous gastro bar ,
The Sportsman , or bite into one of the many excellent restaurants available across the region .
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