Guidebook for Hawkinge
Sightseeing
Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome RoadA fantastic museum. A hidden Gem.
You have to see the Castle! It's simply amazing. From the Romans to WW2.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadYou have to see the Castle! It's simply amazing. From the Romans to WW2.
Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover RoadAnother must do! A few miles from us.
The Leas
The LeasFabulous walking. Go down to the sea .... look out to France!
"The loveliest Castle in the World" It is truly an amazing castle to visit. Great gardens, tea room, dog collar exhibition, 500 acres of park, children adventure play ground.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
"The loveliest Castle in the World" It is truly an amazing castle to visit. Great gardens, tea room, dog collar exhibition, 500 acres of park, children adventure play ground.
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsDon't miss this!
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadBeautiful gardens - well worth a visit.
A great beach to walk/run/ride on. There's a pathway for miles and miles.
22 locals recommend
Sandgate
A great beach to walk/run/ride on. There's a pathway for miles and miles.
For all the James Bond fans ..... Ian Flemming - "The cliffs of England stand/ Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. Come to the window, sweet is the night-air!"
21 locals recommend
Dover Museum
Market SquareFor all the James Bond fans ..... Ian Flemming - "The cliffs of England stand/ Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. Come to the window, sweet is the night-air!"
The Folkestone White Horse is a white horse hill figure, carved into Cheriton Hill, Folkestone, Kent, South East England. We're lucky enough to have this horse as our logo.
Folkestone White Horse
Cheriton HillThe Folkestone White Horse is a white horse hill figure, carved into Cheriton Hill, Folkestone, Kent, South East England. We're lucky enough to have this horse as our logo.
St Leonard’s Church in Hythe has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human bones and skulls in Britain. The collection of over 1,000 skulls is arranged on shelves in four arched bays;
8 locals recommend
St Leonard's Church
3 Oak WalkSt Leonard’s Church in Hythe has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human bones and skulls in Britain. The collection of over 1,000 skulls is arranged on shelves in four arched bays;
Royal Military Canal
A wonderful canal to boat / walk on. A truly historic walk!
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadTruly beautiful!
Food Scene
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadIt's a fabulous area. Restaurants, boutique shopping.
Walk below the White Cliffs of Dover - touch them! Great pub and museum
52 locals recommend
Chislehurst Caves
Old HillWalk below the White Cliffs of Dover - touch them! Great pub and museum
The Clifftop Cafe
111A Old Dover RdThe best view of the Channel in Kent!
Alkham Valley Garden Centre/Tea Rooms
Alkham Valley RoadWonderful coffee and lunches in their vineyard.
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketA gourmet dining experience in the old harbour
Blooms @ the 1/4
2-4 The Old High StFine dining in the old harbour.
Essentials
Lidl
Haven Drivesuper close grocery shopping.
Tesco Express
100 Foord RdOpen early till late - ATM machine. Close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cat & Custard Pot
Paddlesworth LaneAmazing pub food and super friendly service! Very close to Terlingham.
Mayfly Folkestone
Defiant CloseLovely family pub. Great food and prices. Very close to us.
Everything Else
East Cliff
East CliffStunning walks and views.
So fabulous up in the trees! The kids love it - everyone loves it!
26 locals recommend
Go Ape Leeds Castle (Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
So fabulous up in the trees! The kids love it - everyone loves it!
White Cliff Cottage - this is where Ian Flemming would locate Sir Hugo Drax's rocket installation in MOONRAKER (1955)
Saint Margaret's at Cliffe
White Cliff Cottage - this is where Ian Flemming would locate Sir Hugo Drax's rocket installation in MOONRAKER (1955)
Hythe Imperial Hotel
Princes ParadeGreat links course and spa.
Water-ski, Wakeboard, Jet Ski or enjoy a Fun Ride at the SE Premier Watersports Venue
28 locals recommend
Action Watersports
1 Dengemarsh RoadWater-ski, Wakeboard, Jet Ski or enjoy a Fun Ride at the SE Premier Watersports Venue
Sene Valley Golf Club
40 Blackhouse HillA golf club with great views.
Etchinghill Golf Club
Canterbury RoadPay and Play.
Broome Park Hotel
Canterbury RoadGreat golf and restaurant. The historic home of Lord Kitchener
Coker Sea Fishing Charters
Great experience for fishermen.
Take a boat ride to see the White Cliffs of Dover from the sea!
23 locals recommend
Dover Sea Sports Centre
EsplanadeTake a boat ride to see the White Cliffs of Dover from the sea!
Entertainment & Activities
Stunning experience! And a great pup lunch at Romney.
37 locals recommend
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Stunning experience! And a great pup lunch at Romney.
Fantastic experience for all - An authentic African Animal experience, just down the road from Terlingham.
105 locals recommend
Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadFantastic experience for all - An authentic African Animal experience, just down the road from Terlingham.
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneFabulous! A wonderful wild animal experience.
New park land created when the Euro Tunnel was constructed. A wonderful place for a walk in a nature reserve.
37 locals recommend
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadNew park land created when the Euro Tunnel was constructed. A wonderful place for a walk in a nature reserve.
Get some sand between your toes on Folkestone's Sunny Sands beach
45 locals recommend
Sunny Sands Kiosk
The StadeGet some sand between your toes on Folkestone's Sunny Sands beach
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Tales
12 The FriarsMaking Chaucer's Tales Unmissable. Don't miss it!
Creative Folkestone
Mill BayWonderful creative corner of Folkestone.