cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
10 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Whitstable is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Blean, 33km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Whitstable is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 32,196, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Whitstable sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Whitstable to your route.
Whitstable ( ) is a town in the Canterbury district, on the north coast of Kent, England, at the convergence of the Swale and the Greater Thames Estuary, five miles (eight kilometres) north of Canterbury and two miles (three kilometres) west of Herne Bay. In 2021 it had a population of 32,196.
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as Whitstable-on-Sea, was famous for oysters, collected from beds beyond the low water mark from Roman times until the mid-20th century. The annual Whitstable Oyster Festival takes place during the summer.
In 1830, the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, one of the earliest passenger services, opened. In 1832, the company built a harbour and extended the line to handle coal and other bulk cargos for the City of Canterbury. The railway has closed, but the harbour still plays an important role in the town's economy. The railway route is now a cycle path which leads to Canterbury.
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Whitstable is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3607 latitude, 1.0257 longitude.
Whitstable has a population of approximately 32,196 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
10 km · about 20 min drive
castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
42 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
50 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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