Local Attractions




















 

Howletts Wild Animal Park
A 90 acre wild adventure in beautiful ancient parkland, home to the worlds largest family group of Gorillas in captivity and the UK's largest group of African Elephants.
For more information visit www.totallywild.net

 

 

 

Port Lympe Wild Animal Park

A park set in 600 acres with something for everyone. Whether you are interested in animals, historic houses, elegant gardens or mangificent scenery, you'll have a totally wild day out.

For more information visit www.totallywild.net

 

 

Golf
www.open-sandwich.co.uk
www.princesgolfclub.co.uk *
      * (Ask Knowlton about a discount on T-times for our guests.)
www.royalcinqueports.com

 

 

 

Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodneston park was built in 1704 by Brook Bridges who had recently purchased the estate. The Walled Garden is Goodnestone's most renowned and popular area.
For more information visit www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk

 

 

 

Sandwich Town
In medieval times before, Sandwich was a main Kent and UK port, it was and still is a principal Cinque Port. Many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns of England.

 

 

 

Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is alive with history and many fascinating stories. St Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, arrived on the coast of Kent as a missionary to England in 597AD, he came from Rome sent by Pope Gregory the Great.
For more information visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org

 

 

Reculver
Set in a country park about one mile East of Herne Bay, Reculver features the ruins of both a Roman fort and a medieval church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dover Castle
Set high above the famous White Cliffs, Dover Castle boasts a colourful and fascinating history. Walk through the rooms where Sir Admiral Ramsay planned the "Miracle of Dunkirk".
For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

 

 

 

Kent's Blue Flag Beaches
Birchington, Minnis Bay
Herne Bay Central
Ramsgate Main Sands
Sheerness, Beach Street
West Bay, Westgate
Westbrook Bay, Margate