Why Whitstable?
Whitstable is a charming seaside town awash with boutiques, art galleries and nationally acclaimed restaurants. There are local shops specialising in everything from cheese to cupcakes, as well as delicatessens and local butchers, bakers and greengrocers.
The town has a picturesque working harbour that supplies many of the local restaurants. Fish, fresh off the boats can be bought in the harbour markets, including the famous Whitstable Oysters. Food lovers can enjoy the wide range of restaurants and pubs that Whitstable has to offer. Or why not pick up fish and chips to eat on the beach wall watching the sunset?
There's lots to do in and around Whitstable for all ages and interests. The town is perfect for a wide range of water sports. Take sailing, windsurfing or kite surfing lessons, try out waterskiing or go for a day trip on an original Thames barge. On land there are lovely coastal walks from Seasalter to Reculver, passing the stunning cliff top lawns of Tankerton slopes and the miles of pebble beaches lined with traditional painted beach huts. Or hire bikes and cycle the Crab and Winkle way to Canterbury, the route of the third railway ever to be built.
Key dates in the Whitstable calendar
Whitstable Oyster Festival
23rd - 29th July 2011
www.whitstableoysterfestival.co.uk
Whitstable Carnival
2011 TBC
Whitstable Regatta
2011 TBC
Whitstable Harbour Day
2011 TBC
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Restaurants and Cafes
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Native Oyster Stores Picturesque Fish Resturant situated right on the beach www.oysterfishery.co.uk Horsebridge Road 01227 276856 Crab & Winkle Situated on the South Quay overlooking the Whitstable harbour www.seafood-restaurant-uk.com Whitstable Harbour 0845 2571587 The Sportsman, Seasalter Gastropub and Whitstable's first Michelin starred resturant! www.thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk Faversham Road, Seasalter 01227 273370 |
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Wheelers
The Famous and tiny fish restaurant. Book early and bring your own wine!
8 High Street, CT5 1BQ Telephone
01227 273311
East Quay Bar
Really really good chips for Sat or Sunday lunch, located on the beach at the End of the East Quay of Whitstable Harbour
www.hotelcontinental.co.uk/hotel/view/shellfishbar
East Quay, Whitstable Harbour
01227 262003
Windy Stores Café
Definitely the best place for brunch on a Sunday
110 Nelson Road
01227 262 409
Salt Marsh
Newly opened restaurant owned by the same team as Windy Stores
27a Oxford Street
01227 262 409
JoJo's tapas bar
Tapas on Tankerton high street recommended by The Observer!
www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk
209 Tankerton Road
01227 274591
Williams and Brown Tapas Bar
Located on Harbour street 2 minutes stroll from The Ventings
www.thetapas.co.uk
48 Harbour Street
01227 273373
Olivias Delicatessen
Delicious home made sandwiches, great for lunch while browsing the shops.
66 High St
01227 272400
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Shopping
Taking the Plunge
Unique botique selling everything and anything vintage and retro themed
www.takingtheplunge.biz
01227 264678
26 High Street
The Clothes Horse
Wide range of Noa Noa clothing for women and children at discount prices
39 Harbour Street
Graham Greener
Beautiful flowers and things for the home and garden
www.grahamgreener.com
27 harbour street
Sundae Sundae
The best ice cream in town and a pick and mix like the good old days of Woolies
www.sundaesundae.co.uk
62 Harbour Street
Arsenic and Old Lace
Great for kids
01227 262770
17 Harbour St
The Cheese Box
The only specialist British Artisan Cheese shop in Kent
www.thecheesebox.co.uk
01227 273 711
60 Harbour Street
Frank
A place for British alternative applied arts and contemporary craft; for the handmade and the home-made
www.frankworks.eu
01227 262500
65 Harbour Street
David Brown Delicatessen
A friendly deli with a spanish slant
28a Harbour St
01227 274507
What's up Cupcake?
A delightful shop specialising in cupcakes made with all natural ingredients
ww.whatsupcupcake.com
64 Harbour Street
07552 746045
