Whitstable

A seaside town famous for oysters, with colourful beach huts, seafood stalls at the harbour, independent shops, and lovely sunsets.

Whitstable lies about 10 km north of Canterbury. It has been known for its oysters since Roman times. The harbour has seafood sheds and a fish market, and long-established spots such as Wheelers Oyster Bar are always busy. Along the coast, colourful beach huts and pebble beaches make ideal places to watch the sunset. The harbour streets and High Street are full of independent design shops. Every July, the town holds its Oyster Festival. The Triangle express bus from Canterbury takes about 25 minutes, and it gets very crowded on summer weekends.

Opening hours

All day

Seaside town · Oysters · Sunset

Nearby sights

• Westgate Gardens
• Westgate Towers
• River Stour Punting
• Marlowe Theatre
• Eastbridge Hospital
• The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
• The King's Mile & Palace Street
• Canterbury Castle

Places to eat nearby

• The Goods Shed
• The Cook's Tale
• Tiny Tim's Tearoom
• The Corner House
• Il Posticino
• The Fordwich Arms

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