Lucy’s guidebook
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Visit Whitstable's fully fledged working harbour where you can wander around the harbour market and try the fresh seafood, including the world famous Whitstable oyster!
Boat tours are available for visiting The Maunsell Forts or for seal spotting. Sail on Greta, a historic Thames sailing barge built in 1892 to transport cargo on the River Thames and the Thames Estuary.
Visit one of the beautiful beaches along the coast line and stop at The Old Neptune pub for a drink or The Hotel Continental for Moules et Frites.
Whitstable's Harbour Street is home to many independent shops including independent art galleries, boutiques, gift shops and plenty of family-owned businesses with individual style.
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Whitstable
Visit Whitstable's fully fledged working harbour where you can wander around the harbour market and try the fresh seafood, including the world famous Whitstable oyster!
Boat tours are available for visiting The Maunsell Forts or for seal spotting. Sail on Greta, a historic Thames sailing barge built in 1892 to transport cargo on the River Thames and the Thames Estuary.
Visit one of the beautiful beaches along the coast line and stop at The Old Neptune pub for a drink or The Hotel Continental for Moules et Frites.
Whitstable's Harbour Street is home to many independent shops including independent art galleries, boutiques, gift shops and plenty of family-owned businesses with individual style.
Made famous by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the university city boasts some of England’s finest medieval architecture, including one of its oldest cathedrals.
The incredible Canterbury Cathedral houses the famous shrine of medieval archbishop Thomas Beckett. St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church are also spectacular historical sites, and together with the cathedral form a UNESCO heritage site.
The Canterbury Tales recreates the sights, sounds and smells of Chaucer’s medieval England.
The Marlowe Theatre can be found in the city centre and is one of the South East's most popular theatres. Offering the biggest and best in touring productions, you can enjoy West End musicals, drama, international opera and ballet, classical music, stand-up comedy, music gigs, children's shows and pantomime.
For shopping, visit the Whitefriars shopping district or The Kings Mile.
There are plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit a multitude of tastes.
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Canterbury
Made famous by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the university city boasts some of England’s finest medieval architecture, including one of its oldest cathedrals.
The incredible Canterbury Cathedral houses the famous shrine of medieval archbishop Thomas Beckett. St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church are also spectacular historical sites, and together with the cathedral form a UNESCO heritage site.
The Canterbury Tales recreates the sights, sounds and smells of Chaucer’s medieval England.
The Marlowe Theatre can be found in the city centre and is one of the South East's most popular theatres. Offering the biggest and best in touring productions, you can enjoy West End musicals, drama, international opera and ballet, classical music, stand-up comedy, music gigs, children's shows and pantomime.
For shopping, visit the Whitefriars shopping district or The Kings Mile.
There are plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit a multitude of tastes.
Visit the pretty medieval market town of Faversham to browse the range of independent shops, galleries, pubs and cafes in the town's historic market place or quay side at Standard Quay.
Home to Britain's Oldest Brewer - Shepherd Neame, which has been brewing beer since 1698, visitors can experience a guided tour.
Faversham Market varies during the seasons, with a variety of stalls selling household essentials, clothes, trinkets, fresh plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables. Markets are hosted on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Year-round indoor swimming is available at Faversham Pools, with a heated lido and family fun pools in summertime and beyond.
Macknade Fine Foods is the South-East's leading food hall, built on a 170 year history of food, farming and retailing in Faversham and is just a 5 minute drive from The Hopper Huts.
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Faversham
Visit the pretty medieval market town of Faversham to browse the range of independent shops, galleries, pubs and cafes in the town's historic market place or quay side at Standard Quay.
Home to Britain's Oldest Brewer - Shepherd Neame, which has been brewing beer since 1698, visitors can experience a guided tour.
Faversham Market varies during the seasons, with a variety of stalls selling household essentials, clothes, trinkets, fresh plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables. Markets are hosted on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Year-round indoor swimming is available at Faversham Pools, with a heated lido and family fun pools in summertime and beyond.
Macknade Fine Foods is the South-East's leading food hall, built on a 170 year history of food, farming and retailing in Faversham and is just a 5 minute drive from The Hopper Huts.
Days out
Mount Ephraim Country House & Gardens is a privately-owned family home in the heart of Kent, comprising over 800 acres of woodland, pasture, and a fruit farm. At the heart of the estate lies the main house and gardens with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. There are ten acres of Edwardian gardens open to the public between April and September with plenty of seasonal events taking pace too.
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Mount Ephraim Gardens
Staple StreetMount Ephraim Country House & Gardens is a privately-owned family home in the heart of Kent, comprising over 800 acres of woodland, pasture, and a fruit farm. At the heart of the estate lies the main house and gardens with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. There are ten acres of Edwardian gardens open to the public between April and September with plenty of seasonal events taking pace too.
The Shepherd Neame award-winning guided tour takes visitors around the Faversham Brewery site to learn about the ancient art of brewing. See brewing and fermentation vessels; taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well; try some malted barley and smell locally-grown Kentish hops. The 80 minute tour also includes a visit to the Old Brewery Store, housed in the old wines and spirits store, which features impressive displays of historic delivery vehicles, a recreated coopers’ workshop, bygone pub signs and a collection of hop picking memorabilia. It ends back in the Visitor Centre with a tutored tasting of Shepherd Neame’s Kentish ales and speciality lagers, before visitors have the chance to visit the Brewery Shop and pick up a souvenir, gift or some of their favourite beer.
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Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre
11 Court StThe Shepherd Neame award-winning guided tour takes visitors around the Faversham Brewery site to learn about the ancient art of brewing. See brewing and fermentation vessels; taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well; try some malted barley and smell locally-grown Kentish hops. The 80 minute tour also includes a visit to the Old Brewery Store, housed in the old wines and spirits store, which features impressive displays of historic delivery vehicles, a recreated coopers’ workshop, bygone pub signs and a collection of hop picking memorabilia. It ends back in the Visitor Centre with a tutored tasting of Shepherd Neame’s Kentish ales and speciality lagers, before visitors have the chance to visit the Brewery Shop and pick up a souvenir, gift or some of their favourite beer.
Selling Train Station is a short walk from The Hopper Huts. London stations are just over an hour from here.
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St Pancras International station
Euston RoadSelling Train Station is a short walk from The Hopper Huts. London stations are just over an hour from here.
Walking
Perry Wood is a very special ancient woodland lying in Selling and Chilham parishes. It is designated as a Local Wildlife Site, used mostly for wildlife conservation and quiet recreation. The views are stunning and panoramic giving a unique perspective on the landscape of this part of the Kent Downs AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Perry Wood
Perry Wood is a very special ancient woodland lying in Selling and Chilham parishes. It is designated as a Local Wildlife Site, used mostly for wildlife conservation and quiet recreation. The views are stunning and panoramic giving a unique perspective on the landscape of this part of the Kent Downs AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Food scene
Originally a public house that served hop pickers and local villages alike, The Sondes is now a charming tea house and general store. Choose from a multitude of teas, taste delicious home cooked food and grab some essentials from the shop too.
The Sondes Village Shop and Cafe
Sondes CourtOriginally a public house that served hop pickers and local villages alike, The Sondes is now a charming tea house and general store. Choose from a multitude of teas, taste delicious home cooked food and grab some essentials from the shop too.
Leisure
Just behind The Hopper Huts, Set amidst 167 acres of rolling countryside is Boughton Golf Course with 18 hole course and driving range. The Cave Hotel, set on the same sight offers The Firepit restaurant, Korean Cowgirl Restaurant, Cowgirl Lounge, Covered Deck.
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Brickfield LaneJust behind The Hopper Huts, Set amidst 167 acres of rolling countryside is Boughton Golf Course with 18 hole course and driving range. The Cave Hotel, set on the same sight offers The Firepit restaurant, Korean Cowgirl Restaurant, Cowgirl Lounge, Covered Deck.