Kirsty’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This beautiful seaside town (45 mins drive away) is full of lovely independent boutiques and restaurants and a great place to spend the day mooching around in the sunshine. Stop for fish and chips or oysters on the beach or for a sit down meal, head to the nearby town of Tankerton to our favourite dinner spot - JoJo's.
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
This beautiful seaside town (45 mins drive away) is full of lovely independent boutiques and restaurants and a great place to spend the day mooching around in the sunshine. Stop for fish and chips or oysters on the beach or for a sit down meal, head to the nearby town of Tankerton to our favourite dinner spot - JoJo's.
A lovely local spot, perfect for walking by the beach or admiring the boats on the River Medway.
The Tudor Rose and Coelhos are both recommended places to eat.
7 locals recommend
Upnor
A lovely local spot, perfect for walking by the beach or admiring the boats on the River Medway.
The Tudor Rose and Coelhos are both recommended places to eat.
Leeds Castle (30 mins drive away) describes itself as the 'loveliest castle in the world' and we think they might be right...Steeped in British history, the beautiful castle and moat are surrounded by immaculate gardens and an array of unique attractions and activities for the whole family. Check their website for events happening throughout the year: https://www.leeds-castle.com.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle (30 mins drive away) describes itself as the 'loveliest castle in the world' and we think they might be right...Steeped in British history, the beautiful castle and moat are surrounded by immaculate gardens and an array of unique attractions and activities for the whole family. Check their website for events happening throughout the year: https://www.leeds-castle.com.
A sandy and shingle beach that is dog friendly with free parking and a wide path suitable for pushchair/wheelchair
Grain Beach Car Park
55 High StA sandy and shingle beach that is dog friendly with free parking and a wide path suitable for pushchair/wheelchair
The Fenn Bell Inn
Small zoo at the end of our road, ideal for families and young children.
Our local city has a beautiful high street filled with independent shops and restaurants as well as a medieval castle and cathedral.
46 locals recommend
Rochester
Our local city has a beautiful high street filled with independent shops and restaurants as well as a medieval castle and cathedral.
Beautiful walks with views across the Thames estuary and lots of wildlife
High Halstow National Nature Reserve (NNR)
Beautiful walks with views across the Thames estuary and lots of wildlife
Food scene
Delicious fine dining overlooking Upnor castle. A short 10 min drive away. They recommend booking.
8 locals recommend
Copper Rivet Distillery
No. 5 Leviathan WayDelicious fine dining overlooking Upnor castle. A short 10 min drive away. They recommend booking.
Lovely spot in Historic Rochester for coffee, brunch or lunch. Lots of outside seating and beautiful interiors.
Cafe Nucleus Rochester
15 High StLovely spot in Historic Rochester for coffee, brunch or lunch. Lots of outside seating and beautiful interiors.
Gorgeous little tea room on a farm. Fresh savoury snacks/cakes baked on site and delicious brekkies/lunches. Lots of outside seating and seasonal PYO as well as feeding pigs on the farm too!
White Finch Tea Room
Ifield RoadGorgeous little tea room on a farm. Fresh savoury snacks/cakes baked on site and delicious brekkies/lunches. Lots of outside seating and seasonal PYO as well as feeding pigs on the farm too!
The Horseshoe & Castle
Main RoadNice menu including Sunday roast!
Shopping
One of the largest shopping centres in Europe. There are also lots of family-friendly chain restaurants here too.
148 locals recommend
Bluewater Shopping Mall
Bluewater ParkwayOne of the largest shopping centres in Europe. There are also lots of family-friendly chain restaurants here too.
Days Out
A lovely farm with animal feeding, a huge park and indoor soft play area.
27 locals recommend
Kent Life
Lock LaneA lovely farm with animal feeding, a huge park and indoor soft play area.
A lovely family-run zoo that now houses the largest number of animal species out of all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent. There is also a display over over 20 dinosaur models.
129 locals recommend
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadA lovely family-run zoo that now houses the largest number of animal species out of all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent. There is also a display over over 20 dinosaur models.
Diggerland Kent
Roman WayGreat day out with so much to do for kids who love diggers
Cyclopark
Watling Street