Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Whitstable

"Since they are not located in Canterbury old town center, these very old churches do not appear on my Canterbury walking tour map. Nevertheless, they are both worth your time to visit as they represent the beginning of Christianity in England. St Augustine’s Abbey was founded by St Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, in 598."

"This stumpy little building just off the road from Canterbury to Sandwich is thought to be England’s oldest parish church in continuous use. It’s also where Queen Bertha (wife of the Saxon King Ethelbert)..."

"Located at the pier's entrance, this living museum portrays the history of the pier and life in the resort. Just outside the museum you can take the famous electric train to the end of the Pier, where you will find a Lifeboat Centre, cafe and shop. Opening times: daily from 10:15am - Admission Charges for Museum & TrainLocation: Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1HTel: 01702 611214Website:southend.gov.uk/pier"

"The longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier pushes out for 2,158 metres into the Thames Estuary. The first wooden pier arrived in the 1830s and by 1848 had grown to something close to its present length. This was replaced by an iron construction in the 1880s, which still stands today, even after a series of fires, most recently in 2005."

"Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world, at a length of 1.34 miles. It was first built in the early 1800s and was only 600ft. The pier was extended several times, with the full extension being completed in 1929."

"Hidden away from all of the main shops, but just around the corner from the High Street, Tamago sells delicious authentic ramen, sushi and bento really cheaply."

"Wine very expensive (£8 for a large glass of sauvignon blanc!). Ambience: no heating on a chilly day, uninspiring menu, hard furnishings, scruffy flooring. Won't be going back."