The Coach House guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the most spectacular moated castles in the whole of the UK with live falconry displays and a maze.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
One of the most spectacular moated castles in the whole of the UK with live falconry displays and a maze.
A large sprawling castle, rising above the famous white cliffs high above the Channel. A scene of Royal intrigue, epic sieges and wartime mystery.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadA large sprawling castle, rising above the famous white cliffs high above the Channel. A scene of Royal intrigue, epic sieges and wartime mystery.
A wonderful seaside town with pebbled beaches and world famous oysters.
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
A wonderful seaside town with pebbled beaches and world famous oysters.
A pretty medieval market town which is home to the country's oldest brewer - Shepherd Name. Visit on market days (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) or take a tour around the brewery. The town also has one of the largest open air lido's in the area.
69 locals recommend
Faversham
A pretty medieval market town which is home to the country's oldest brewer - Shepherd Name. Visit on market days (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) or take a tour around the brewery. The town also has one of the largest open air lido's in the area.
Huge woodland on the top of the North Kent Downs which has spectacular displays of bluebells in the spring.
8 locals recommend
Kings Wood
Huge woodland on the top of the North Kent Downs which has spectacular displays of bluebells in the spring.
It's a lovely day trip to take the small steam train along the coast from Hythe to see the lighthouse and have fish and chips on the beach at Dungeness.
96 locals recommend
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdIt's a lovely day trip to take the small steam train along the coast from Hythe to see the lighthouse and have fish and chips on the beach at Dungeness.
The oldest brewery in England offers fascinating tours of their brewery.
9 locals recommend
Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre
11 Court StThe oldest brewery in England offers fascinating tours of their brewery.
A vintage seaside amusement park opposite the golden Sands of Margate with the UK's oldest wooden roller coaster. Tie in with a trip to the nearby Turner Contemporary.
242 locals recommend
Dreamland
Marine TerraceA vintage seaside amusement park opposite the golden Sands of Margate with the UK's oldest wooden roller coaster. Tie in with a trip to the nearby Turner Contemporary.
One of the UK's leading contemporary art galleries, celebrating Margate's connection with the painter JMW Turner.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousOne of the UK's leading contemporary art galleries, celebrating Margate's connection with the painter JMW Turner.
A great day out for the entire family. Howlers is a breeding sanctuary for some of he world's rarest and most endangered species, including the world's largest collection of Western Lowland gorillas and the UKs largest herd of African elephants.
157 locals recommend
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneA great day out for the entire family. Howlers is a breeding sanctuary for some of he world's rarest and most endangered species, including the world's largest collection of Western Lowland gorillas and the UKs largest herd of African elephants.
Credited with leading the renaissance of English wines, Chapel Down's vintages regularly win prestigious awards. Visit the winery in Tenterden and stock up on wines and ciders and dine at its atmospheric Swan resturant.
73 locals recommend
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadCredited with leading the renaissance of English wines, Chapel Down's vintages regularly win prestigious awards. Visit the winery in Tenterden and stock up on wines and ciders and dine at its atmospheric Swan resturant.
Explore the vessels at the historic dockyard - a Cold War submarine, a WWII destroyer and a Victorian sloop or watch master rope makers at work.
39 locals recommend
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Main Gate RoadExplore the vessels at the historic dockyard - a Cold War submarine, a WWII destroyer and a Victorian sloop or watch master rope makers at work.
The spectacular ancient cathedral within the walled city of Canterbury famous as the site of Thomas a Beckett's death.
365 locals recommend
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsThe spectacular ancient cathedral within the walled city of Canterbury famous as the site of Thomas a Beckett's death.
A trip to nearby Wye and a walk up to the large chalk crown and Devil's Kneading trough will afford spectacular views of the Kent Countryside all the way to the coast.
6 locals recommend
Wye Memorial Crown
A trip to nearby Wye and a walk up to the large chalk crown and Devil's Kneading trough will afford spectacular views of the Kent Countryside all the way to the coast.
An elegant Georgian house and gardens built by Samuel Wyatt in understated Neo-classical style. It has collections of armoury, paintings and clocks and a tea room in the stables.
7 locals recommend
Belmont House and Gardens
Throwley RoadAn elegant Georgian house and gardens built by Samuel Wyatt in understated Neo-classical style. It has collections of armoury, paintings and clocks and a tea room in the stables.
Set in the picturesque medieval village of Chilham (the houses and streets have appeared in several films and TV series) the Castle gardens are open to the public throughout the summer months.
10 locals recommend
Chilham Castle
Set in the picturesque medieval village of Chilham (the houses and streets have appeared in several films and TV series) the Castle gardens are open to the public throughout the summer months.
he home of the National Fruit Collection is filled with orchards with rare and forgotten frutis. They offer orchard days, wild cooking sessions, bee-keeping courses and much more.
13 locals recommend
Brogdale Collections
Brogdale Roadhe home of the National Fruit Collection is filled with orchards with rare and forgotten frutis. They offer orchard days, wild cooking sessions, bee-keeping courses and much more.
Wonderful gardens designed by Vita Sackville West. A lovely place to while away the afternoon - make a day of it and stop at The Three Chimneys pub for lunch near Biddenden.
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdWonderful gardens designed by Vita Sackville West. A lovely place to while away the afternoon - make a day of it and stop at The Three Chimneys pub for lunch near Biddenden.
Rochester Cathedral
An imposing Norman tower keep guarding the River Medway.
Great theatre in Canterbury with a variety of different shows from comedy to drama etc.
132 locals recommend
The Marlowe
The FriarsGreat theatre in Canterbury with a variety of different shows from comedy to drama etc.
Climbing through the canopy will keep the kids busy for an afternoon
26 locals recommend
Go Ape Leeds Castle (Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Climbing through the canopy will keep the kids busy for an afternoon
The Go-Kart circuit where both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button first got behind the wheel.
9 locals recommend
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit
Maidstone RoadThe Go-Kart circuit where both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button first got behind the wheel.
Offer kayaking, boat trips to the Maunsell forts, seal trips, paddle boarding and sailing from Whitstable.
15 locals recommend
Oyster Coast watersports
Offer kayaking, boat trips to the Maunsell forts, seal trips, paddle boarding and sailing from Whitstable.
Food scene
A well-renowned Michelin starred seaside pub offering a five course taster menu of small, seasonal, local dishes. Book well in advance.
22 locals recommend
The Sportsman station
A well-renowned Michelin starred seaside pub offering a five course taster menu of small, seasonal, local dishes. Book well in advance.
Another nearby Michelin starred pub, next to the river Stour in Canterbury. Book well in advance.
29 locals recommend
The Fordwich Arms
King StreetAnother nearby Michelin starred pub, next to the river Stour in Canterbury. Book well in advance.
Another Michelin starred pub run by the same team that run The Fordwich Arms. Book well in advance.
19 locals recommend
The Bridge Arms
53 High StreetAnother Michelin starred pub run by the same team that run The Fordwich Arms. Book well in advance.
A great farmer's market, food hall and restaurant based in the old railway sidings serving locally grown produce. It is a must visit for any true foodie.
99 locals recommend
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestA great farmer's market, food hall and restaurant based in the old railway sidings serving locally grown produce. It is a must visit for any true foodie.
The Plough Inn
Stalisfield RoadA local pub within walking distance serving great local fare.
A fantastic local food delicatessen with an abundance of local produce, including local wines, and more unusual produce from further afield, with an in-house charcuterie, butcher, cheesemonger and cafe.
44 locals recommend
Macknade Fine Foods
Selling RoadA fantastic local food delicatessen with an abundance of local produce, including local wines, and more unusual produce from further afield, with an in-house charcuterie, butcher, cheesemonger and cafe.
Lovely little Italian restaurant on the creek in Faversham, which serves great pizzas and pasta.
17 locals recommend
Posillipo - Faversham
Belvedere RoadLovely little Italian restaurant on the creek in Faversham, which serves great pizzas and pasta.
A country house hotel with a great restaurant serving food fresh from their walled vegetable garden.
76 locals recommend
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadA country house hotel with a great restaurant serving food fresh from their walled vegetable garden.
Sharing plates dominate the Mediterranean nodding menu at this gem of a restaurant close to the beach in Whitstable.
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdSharing plates dominate the Mediterranean nodding menu at this gem of a restaurant close to the beach in Whitstable.
A Georgian Manor House with a restaurant serving classic French cuisine with a British influence.
7 locals recommend
Reads
Canterbury RoadA Georgian Manor House with a restaurant serving classic French cuisine with a British influence.
An unremarkable, tiny restaurant on the high street in Whitstable that serves the best oysters and fresh daily catches.
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StAn unremarkable, tiny restaurant on the high street in Whitstable that serves the best oysters and fresh daily catches.
Another oyster restaurant on the seafront in Whitstable.
80 locals recommend
Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadAnother oyster restaurant on the seafront in Whitstable.
A small Michelin starred restaurant, serving delicate plates of delicious food. Book well in advance.
18 locals recommend
Hide and Fox Restaurant
The GreenA small Michelin starred restaurant, serving delicate plates of delicious food. Book well in advance.
Compasses Inn
A rural inn that serves a great Sunday roast.
A gem of a pub situated on the beautiful medieval Abbey Street, serving lovely food with a large garden.
7 locals recommend
The Phoenix Tavern
98-99 Abbey StA gem of a pub situated on the beautiful medieval Abbey Street, serving lovely food with a large garden.
A contemporary hotel that serves one of the best afternoon teas around (finger sandwiches & scones) paired with champagne if you fancy.
17 locals recommend
The Falstaff Hotel
8-10 St. Dunstans StA contemporary hotel that serves one of the best afternoon teas around (finger sandwiches & scones) paired with champagne if you fancy.
An Indian that offers a curry-free menu to widen its diners' knowledge of Indian cuisine.
68 locals recommend
The Ambrette
An Indian that offers a curry-free menu to widen its diners' knowledge of Indian cuisine.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
8 Saint Margaret's StreetA restaurant with amazing views over the City of Canterbury.
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketA wonderful fish restaurant with panoramic channel views
A relaxed beachside dining experience, serving freshly caught local fish.
18 locals recommend
Little Rock Folkestone
A relaxed beachside dining experience, serving freshly caught local fish.
Lovely pub that has been converted into a cafe/tea house. Serving homemade cakes and huge range of teas and unusual hot drinks and great salads etc for lunch.
The Sondes Tea House and General Stores
Lovely pub that has been converted into a cafe/tea house. Serving homemade cakes and huge range of teas and unusual hot drinks and great salads etc for lunch.
The Dove
Lovely village pub with great food.