Tidal Cabin Herne Bay Guidebook
Wildlife Parks
Local wildlife park and animal conservation charity that help to preserve Britain's wildlife. Animals at the park either are (or were) native.
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Wildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadLocal wildlife park and animal conservation charity that help to preserve Britain's wildlife. Animals at the park either are (or were) native.
Large variety of animals to see with feeding times and keeper talks. You can find out about their charity.
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadLarge variety of animals to see with feeding times and keeper talks. You can find out about their charity.
Nice drive just outside Canterbury and large enough to spend a few hours here. Part of the Aspinall Foundation along with Port Lympne Safari Park near Hythe.
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Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneNice drive just outside Canterbury and large enough to spend a few hours here. Part of the Aspinall Foundation along with Port Lympne Safari Park near Hythe.
Sightseeing
If you fancy a long walk you can walk along the coastal path to Reculver or there's a couple of car parks nearby. Interesting to wander around outside and a great cycle route toward Minnis Bay and Margate. The King Ethelbert Pub is at Reculver and there's Hat Hats coffee shop too.
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Reculver Towers en Romeins Fort
Reculver RoadIf you fancy a long walk you can walk along the coastal path to Reculver or there's a couple of car parks nearby. Interesting to wander around outside and a great cycle route toward Minnis Bay and Margate. The King Ethelbert Pub is at Reculver and there's Hat Hats coffee shop too.
One of the oldest cathedrals and pilgrimage destinations following the murder here of Thomas Becket in 1170.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsOne of the oldest cathedrals and pilgrimage destinations following the murder here of Thomas Becket in 1170.
A great insight into the history of Canterbury from Roman times to modern day. John is a great guide and lots of fun.
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Canterbury Heritage Museum
Stour StreetA great insight into the history of Canterbury from Roman times to modern day. John is a great guide and lots of fun.
You can walk to Whitstable along the seafront if you fancy a long stroll. The Harbour has some food and craft stalls and the Harbour Cafe does delicious fish and chips and lobster.
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Whitstable Harbour
You can walk to Whitstable along the seafront if you fancy a long stroll. The Harbour has some food and craft stalls and the Harbour Cafe does delicious fish and chips and lobster.
Schelpengrot
33 Grotto HillUnusual and fascinating place to visit in Margate.
Great fun - book a slot and paddle up the River Stour. Various trip lengths/routes available.
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Canoe Wild - Fordwich
The DroveGreat fun - book a slot and paddle up the River Stour. Various trip lengths/routes available.
If you're bringing a car and staying for longer than a day or two - book a vineyard tour, visit their shop and the restaurant looks amazing.
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Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadIf you're bringing a car and staying for longer than a day or two - book a vineyard tour, visit their shop and the restaurant looks amazing.
Food Scene
Within walking distance. Nice decor, great menu and cocktails etc.
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A La Turka Herne Bay
61 Central ParadeWithin walking distance. Nice decor, great menu and cocktails etc.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and wonderful cocktail trees! Their sharing platters are delicious.
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Grapevine
1 High StreetGreat atmosphere, friendly staff and wonderful cocktail trees! Their sharing platters are delicious.
Although not on the seafront, this restaurant in the High Street is worth a visit. Authentic Neapolitan pizza and delicious pasta and risotto. Within walking distance too and does takeaway!
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A Casa Mia
160 High StAlthough not on the seafront, this restaurant in the High Street is worth a visit. Authentic Neapolitan pizza and delicious pasta and risotto. Within walking distance too and does takeaway!
The Wine Bar
85A Mortimer StSmall and friendly. Great menu with lots of choice and big portions.
Another walkable restaurant also offering takeaway. Lovely food - ribs, steak, burgers and lobster and more! Friendly and relaxed. Nice cocktails and drinks too.
Oyster and Chop House
8 High StAnother walkable restaurant also offering takeaway. Lovely food - ribs, steak, burgers and lobster and more! Friendly and relaxed. Nice cocktails and drinks too.
Great views, brilliant to sit and watch the sunset. Not huge outside space so tables get snapped up quickly but good pub food too.
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The Hampton Inn
72 Western EsplanadeGreat views, brilliant to sit and watch the sunset. Not huge outside space so tables get snapped up quickly but good pub food too.
Near the clocktower on the seafront. Plenty of choice and easy to get to if walking or taking the car. Open for lunch and dinner.
Saloon Bar & Grill
75 Central ParadeNear the clocktower on the seafront. Plenty of choice and easy to get to if walking or taking the car. Open for lunch and dinner.
On the corner of the seafront near to the bandstand. Charlie's offers plenty of choice but we like the tapas. Walkable and has some outside seating too.
Charlie's Bistro
106 Station RdOn the corner of the seafront near to the bandstand. Charlie's offers plenty of choice but we like the tapas. Walkable and has some outside seating too.
Owned by the guys that ran Bay Leaf cafe. Now all in one as a cafe during the day and bar with Sri Lankan inspired food in the evening. Sometimes have entertainment.
The Pier Ceylon
163 Station RoadOwned by the guys that ran Bay Leaf cafe. Now all in one as a cafe during the day and bar with Sri Lankan inspired food in the evening. Sometimes have entertainment.
Great udon noodles, soup noodles, chilli squid, katsu curry and more. A family favourite and also does takeaway.
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Coconut Tree Noodle Bar
18 William StGreat udon noodles, soup noodles, chilli squid, katsu curry and more. A family favourite and also does takeaway.
We have two Makcaris in Herne Bay - but the bandstand one is popular to sit outside especially in nice weather. Coffee, paninis, lots of cake and delicious ice cream and everyday dishes & breakfast available at the one on the corner along the seafront near the clocktower.
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Makcari's Ice Cream and Cafe
54 Central ParadeWe have two Makcaris in Herne Bay - but the bandstand one is popular to sit outside especially in nice weather. Coffee, paninis, lots of cake and delicious ice cream and everyday dishes & breakfast available at the one on the corner along the seafront near the clocktower.
Although tucked away and with no view, the Wallflower does delicious vegan food with locally sourced ingredients.
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The wallflower cafe
116 High StAlthough tucked away and with no view, the Wallflower does delicious vegan food with locally sourced ingredients.
1940s themed tea room with a small garden. Great set afternoon teas, as well as cakes and scones.
The Vintage Empire
104 High St1940s themed tea room with a small garden. Great set afternoon teas, as well as cakes and scones.
In Whitstable Harbour, great place to watch the world go by and lovely food. Evening sunsets are good.
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Harbour Garden Cafe
In Whitstable Harbour, great place to watch the world go by and lovely food. Evening sunsets are good.
Also walkable if you like walking...great to sit outside as has sea views. Open all day and also has a back courtyard.
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Marine Hotel
32-33 Marine ParadeAlso walkable if you like walking...great to sit outside as has sea views. Open all day and also has a back courtyard.
Great location on the seafront nr Birchington - open all day.
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The Minnis Bar & Restaurant
Hengist RoadGreat location on the seafront nr Birchington - open all day.
Michelin star restaurant if you're looking for something nicer or to celebrate a birthday etc while you're visiting.
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Fordwich Arms
King StreetMichelin star restaurant if you're looking for something nicer or to celebrate a birthday etc while you're visiting.
Quaint, traditional tea room serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and afternoon tea. Great place to stop when visiting Canterbury.
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Tiny Tim's Tearoom
34 St Margaret's StQuaint, traditional tea room serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and afternoon tea. Great place to stop when visiting Canterbury.
Nice food, great location for day or evening with an upstairs bar area too.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketNice food, great location for day or evening with an upstairs bar area too.
Great pub for a decent drink. Food served weekends and a fabulous roast!
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Four Fathoms - Kent Pub Of The Year 2019
2 High StGreat pub for a decent drink. Food served weekends and a fabulous roast!
Our closest pub. Not much of a view if you're sitting outside but drinks are good and the food is nice. Friendly staff and another recommendation for a pub Sunday lunch.
The Heron
Station RoadOur closest pub. Not much of a view if you're sitting outside but drinks are good and the food is nice. Friendly staff and another recommendation for a pub Sunday lunch.
Michelin star. You need to drive or get a taxi as it's a stand alone pub right near the seafront in Seasalter.
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Sportsman
Faversham RoadMichelin star. You need to drive or get a taxi as it's a stand alone pub right near the seafront in Seasalter.
City/town information
Visit the harbour and seafood stalls and sample the local oysters. Wander to Whitstable Castle gardens with its tea room and harbour street for some little shops.
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Whitstable
Visit the harbour and seafood stalls and sample the local oysters. Wander to Whitstable Castle gardens with its tea room and harbour street for some little shops.
You can drive or get the bus into Canterbury. Visit the cathedral, place of Thomas Becket's death, you can go on a guided river tour, wander down the backstreets and do a spot of shopping.
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Canterbury
You can drive or get the bus into Canterbury. Visit the cathedral, place of Thomas Becket's death, you can go on a guided river tour, wander down the backstreets and do a spot of shopping.
You can get the train from Herne Bay to Broadstairs. Nice beach walks, plenty of cafes and restaurants. Charles Dickens was a regular to Broadstairs and you can visit the Dickens Museum.
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Broadstairs
You can get the train from Herne Bay to Broadstairs. Nice beach walks, plenty of cafes and restaurants. Charles Dickens was a regular to Broadstairs and you can visit the Dickens Museum.
Get the train from Herne Bay and visit the Turner Contemporary gallery, the harbour arm for drinks and something to eat and enjoy the sandy beach.
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UpMargate
20 The CentreGet the train from Herne Bay and visit the Turner Contemporary gallery, the harbour arm for drinks and something to eat and enjoy the sandy beach.
Nice to take a drive out. Long stretch of beach to walk along the path. Plenty of cafes/restaurants. Visit Deal Castle or nearby Walmer Castle.
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Deal
Nice to take a drive out. Long stretch of beach to walk along the path. Plenty of cafes/restaurants. Visit Deal Castle or nearby Walmer Castle.
Get the gold bus from Canterbury bus station and enjoy a ride out to Folkestone. Enjoy a walk around, visit the harbour arm or sit and enjoy a nice meal at Rocksalt restaurant or a drink on their terrace.
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Folkestone
Get the gold bus from Canterbury bus station and enjoy a ride out to Folkestone. Enjoy a walk around, visit the harbour arm or sit and enjoy a nice meal at Rocksalt restaurant or a drink on their terrace.