Guidebook for Kingsdown
Food Scene
Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeGreat food and great location.
Lovely fresh ingredients, friendly staff with WWII museum and picturesque gardens.
19 locals recommend
The Pines Garden
Beach RoadLovely fresh ingredients, friendly staff with WWII museum and picturesque gardens.
This public house serves a wide variety of delicious food both in the bar and conservatory.
12 locals recommend
The Smugglers
High StreetThis public house serves a wide variety of delicious food both in the bar and conservatory.
Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant. The balcony, with ample tables and chairs, offers ideal al fresco dining with spectacular views of Dover Castle, the White cliffs, the ferry port and the cruise ship ports.
13 locals recommend
The Hythe Bay
EsplanadeHythe Bay Seafood Restaurant. The balcony, with ample tables and chairs, offers ideal al fresco dining with spectacular views of Dover Castle, the White cliffs, the ferry port and the cruise ship ports.
Located on the South East Coast in an old converted Ship Yard in Dover Harbour. The large interior of the restaurant is full of history and many things to catch your eye including some of the original "Cullins Yard" fixtures.
24 locals recommend
Cullins Yard Bar
11 Cambridge RdLocated on the South East Coast in an old converted Ship Yard in Dover Harbour. The large interior of the restaurant is full of history and many things to catch your eye including some of the original "Cullins Yard" fixtures.
Shellys Tea Rooms
3 The DrovewayAfternoon tea including sandwiches, scones and hot drinks.
Coastguard
Bay Hill On the beach at St Margaret's Bay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old quintessentially English pub with log fires in winter, serving good quality food.
26 locals recommend
The Lane
15 South StOld quintessentially English pub with log fires in winter, serving good quality food.
Arts & Culture
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadWalmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown RoadMuseum has two halls which have an interactive model railway set. the Museum is full of lots of heritage vehicles and there is lots to look at for adults and children alike. There is a cafe/tea room with food for reasonable prices.
11 locals recommend
Dover Transport Museum
Willingdon RoadMuseum has two halls which have an interactive model railway set. the Museum is full of lots of heritage vehicles and there is lots to look at for adults and children alike. There is a cafe/tea room with food for reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
South Foreland Lighthouse
The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet (190 m2) of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells. It was discovered in 1835, but its age and purpose remain unknown. The Grotto is a Grade I-listed building and is open to the public.
171 locals recommend
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillThe Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet (190 m2) of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells. It was discovered in 1835, but its age and purpose remain unknown. The Grotto is a Grade I-listed building and is open to the public.
Entertainment & Activities
Within the Park there is a Children’s Indoor and Outdoor Play Centre, a Craft Village, a Garden Nursery, Quex Carriages, Quex Paintball & Laser Rush, Build-a-base Nerf Centre, Farmshop and Restaurant and in the summer, a giant Maize Maze. Entry on to Quex Park is free and each leisure facility has its own opening hours & admission fees where applicable.
Quex Park station
Within the Park there is a Children’s Indoor and Outdoor Play Centre, a Craft Village, a Garden Nursery, Quex Carriages, Quex Paintball & Laser Rush, Build-a-base Nerf Centre, Farmshop and Restaurant and in the summer, a giant Maize Maze. Entry on to Quex Park is free and each leisure facility has its own opening hours & admission fees where applicable.
Explore award-winning Blue Flag sandy beaches; a delightful range of independent shops in the traditional High Street and cliff top walks to neighbouring Ramsgate and Margate. Enjoy literary, culinary and musical festivals, watch the latest films in our gem of a cinema and live theatrical and musical performances in the thriving community theatre, and pubs. Dine in a wide variety of restaurants and bars.
173 locals recommend
Broadstairs
Explore award-winning Blue Flag sandy beaches; a delightful range of independent shops in the traditional High Street and cliff top walks to neighbouring Ramsgate and Margate. Enjoy literary, culinary and musical festivals, watch the latest films in our gem of a cinema and live theatrical and musical performances in the thriving community theatre, and pubs. Dine in a wide variety of restaurants and bars.
Silver Screen Cinema
Guildhall StreetVue Cinema Thanet (Westwood Cross)
Margate RoadLydd Karting Ltd
Dengemarsh RoadAge 6+
Advance booking required.
Tides Swimming Centre
Park AvenueGym
Swimming with slides and waves
Indoor tennis
An independent single screen cinema located off the market square. Open all year showing evening performances every day, plus matinee showings during the afternoon at the weekend.
8 locals recommend
Silver Screen Cinema Dover
Gaol LaneAn independent single screen cinema located off the market square. Open all year showing evening performances every day, plus matinee showings during the afternoon at the weekend.
Zoo including play areas, mini diggers and go-karts with museum exhibits and picnic areas.
129 locals recommend
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadZoo including play areas, mini diggers and go-karts with museum exhibits and picnic areas.
Heritage railway. Take a train from Shepherdswell to the village of Eythorne.
9 locals recommend
Shepherdswell - East Kent Railway
Station RoadHeritage railway. Take a train from Shepherdswell to the village of Eythorne.
Kidz Planet
Caesar's WayIndoor Playcentre with a cafe, rocket train ride and "Raid" laser maze.
Activities, sport and leisure centre for the whole family. Swimming pool, gym, treatment and therapies, racket and ball sports, ski and toboggan slopes, 9 hole golf course and sensory room. Cafe and bar.
6 locals recommend
Folkestone Sports Centre
Radnor Park AvenueActivities, sport and leisure centre for the whole family. Swimming pool, gym, treatment and therapies, racket and ball sports, ski and toboggan slopes, 9 hole golf course and sensory room. Cafe and bar.
Parks & Nature
Betteshanger Park
Sandwich RoadCountry park with activities.
Shopping
A variety of shops with a children's play area and food options.
203 locals recommend
Ashford Designer Outlet
A variety of shops with a children's play area and food options.
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdCT15 6AZ
Kingsdown RoadFarmers' market on the last Friday of every month.