Broadstairs
Broadstairs Day Trip
Classic sandy-bay day trip for Viking Bay, cliffs, ice cream, cafes and a gentler Thanet seaside feel.
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Beatles tribute show at The Horsebridge covering the Cavern years through Let It Be.
The Horsebridge Arts Centre / Check venue listingSun 8 Nov, 13:30War in the Sky with Richard Dean MARemembrance Sunday talk on the air war over Europe from 1942 to 1945.
The Horsebridge Arts Centre / Check venue listingSea Air
Coastal places and routes for beach time, walks, views and easy fresh-air plans.
Broadstairs
Classic sandy-bay day trip for Viking Bay, cliffs, ice cream, cafes and a gentler Thanet seaside feel.
Full GuideIsland Wall
Neighbourhood play area close to Island Wall and the beach, rebuilt with inclusive equipment.
Full GuideSouth Whitstable
Large open green space with meadow, woodland, wildlife habitats and views over Whitstable.
Full GuideMargate
Thanet seaside day trip for Turner Contemporary, Margate Main Sands, the Old Town, Dreamland and food stops.
Full GuideExplore
Harbour, beach, castle, slopes and visitor stops that help anchor a Whitstable day.
Whitstable Harbour
Historic Thames sailing barge trips from Whitstable Harbour in season.
Full GuideTankerton
Open slopes, beach huts, sea views and the low-tide Street.
Full GuideTower Hill
Gardens, tearooms, play park and seasonal events between Whitstable and Tankerton.
Full GuideCoastline
A 5km coastal route for walking, cycling, running and accessible exploring.
Full GuideFamilies
Play cafes, playgrounds, open spaces and simple ideas for children or mixed-age groups.
Broadstairs
Classic sandy-bay day trip for Viking Bay, cliffs, ice cream, cafes and a gentler Thanet seaside feel.
Full GuideCanterbury
Easy car-free day trip from Whitstable for the cathedral, medieval streets, shops, gardens and museums.
Full GuideIsland Wall
Neighbourhood play area close to Island Wall and the beach, rebuilt with inclusive equipment.
Full GuideSouth Whitstable
Large open green space with meadow, woodland, wildlife habitats and views over Whitstable.
Full GuideFree
Beach, harbour, walks, slopes and open-air stops where the listing is marked as free.
Island Wall
Neighbourhood play area close to Island Wall and the beach, rebuilt with inclusive equipment.
Full GuideSouth Whitstable
Large open green space with meadow, woodland, wildlife habitats and views over Whitstable.
Full GuideSwalecliffe
Free coastal skatepark option for older children and teens near Swalecliffe.
Full GuideTankerton
Open slopes, beach huts, sea views and the low-tide Street.
Full GuideWeather Backup
Indoor or weather-proof options from the current listings, useful when the coast is windy or wet.
Margate
Thanet seaside day trip for Turner Contemporary, Margate Main Sands, the Old Town, Dreamland and food stops.
Full GuideTower Parade
Ten-pin bowling, arcade machines and family party options by Tower Parade.
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Harbour Street
Arts centre by the sea with exhibitions, films, workshops, talks, music and comedy.
Full GuideCromwell Road
Montessori-inspired indoor play cafe for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Full GuideCulture
Museums, arts, heritage and local history stops that add context to a visit.
Canterbury
Easy car-free day trip from Whitstable for the cathedral, medieval streets, shops, gardens and museums.
Full GuideMaidstone / Leeds
Fuller Kent day out for castle rooms, gardens, falconry, maze, playgrounds and parkland walks.
Full GuideMargate
Thanet seaside day trip for Turner Contemporary, Margate Main Sands, the Old Town, Dreamland and food stops.
Full GuideWhitstable Harbour
Historic Thames sailing barge trips from Whitstable Harbour in season.
Full GuideLonger Stays
Bigger daytime plans from Whitstable when you have more time or want a change of scene.
Broadstairs
Classic sandy-bay day trip for Viking Bay, cliffs, ice cream, cafes and a gentler Thanet seaside feel.
Full GuideCanterbury
Easy car-free day trip from Whitstable for the cathedral, medieval streets, shops, gardens and museums.
Full GuideMaidstone / Leeds
Fuller Kent day out for castle rooms, gardens, falconry, maze, playgrounds and parkland walks.
Full GuideMargate
Thanet seaside day trip for Turner Contemporary, Margate Main Sands, the Old Town, Dreamland and food stops.
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Broadstairs
Classic sandy-bay day trip for Viking Bay, cliffs, ice cream, cafes and a gentler Thanet seaside feel.
Canterbury
Easy car-free day trip from Whitstable for the cathedral, medieval streets, shops, gardens and museums.
Island Wall
Neighbourhood play area close to Island Wall and the beach, rebuilt with inclusive equipment.
South Whitstable
Large open green space with meadow, woodland, wildlife habitats and views over Whitstable.
Maidstone / Leeds
Fuller Kent day out for castle rooms, gardens, falconry, maze, playgrounds and parkland walks.
Margate
Thanet seaside day trip for Turner Contemporary, Margate Main Sands, the Old Town, Dreamland and food stops.
Tower Parade
Ten-pin bowling, arcade machines and family party options by Tower Parade.

Birchington
Birchington family day trip for farm animals, outdoor play zones, seasonal activities and Quex Park extras.
Whitstable Harbour
Historic Thames sailing barge trips from Whitstable Harbour in season.
Swalecliffe
Free coastal skatepark option for older children and teens near Swalecliffe.
Tankerton
Open slopes, beach huts, sea views and the low-tide Street.
Tankerton
Wide grassy slopes for kite flying, picnics, rolling games and low-tide beach exploring.

Harbour Street
Arts centre by the sea with exhibitions, films, workshops, talks, music and comedy.
Cromwell Road
Montessori-inspired indoor play cafe for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Station area
Open green space near Whitstable station with a play area, basketball court and room for ball games.
Tower Hill
Gardens, tearooms, play park and seasonal events between Whitstable and Tankerton.
Tower Hill
Free pirate-themed adventure play area inside Whitstable Castle gardens.
Coastline
A 5km coastal route for walking, cycling, running and accessible exploring.
Town centre
Volunteer-run museum covering oysters, diving, shipbuilding, Peter Cushing and local history.
Harbour
The working harbour, market, food stalls and oyster heritage at the heart of town.
Tankerton Slopes
Free weekly 5km Saturday run, jog or walk on the promenade and Tankerton Slopes.

Herne
Woodland wildlife park near Herne with native animals, conservation stories and family walking trails.
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