Must See Sights and Landmarks in Whitstable Area

"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."

"Take a short stroll from Canterbury Cathedral or Burgate and you’ll stumble across the Old Buttermarket, a traditional pub packed full of character. With what the establishment describes as an ‘eclectic range of real ales and quality pub food’, the Old Buttermarket is all about ensuring that everyone has a great experience as soon as they walk through the doors. Famous for its network of secret tunnels hidden deep underground, designed to help monks escape from the cathedral, the Old Buttermarket has everything you need for a quality chilled afternoon."

"We couldn’t do a list of the best fish and chips in Canterbury and not throw in a conventional pub now, could we?. Tucked away down the cobblestone streets of this stunning town, The Old Buttermarket is a staple for students looking to fish and chips in Canterbury. You’d love their big portions and crispy, battered Cod!"

"Member of the iconic fleet dating back to 1873, Nicholson's offers timeless British pub hospitality. A fine stock of smooth and silky cask ales are pulled at the bar, while homely British classics are served in the dining room. A carefully chosen wine…"

"The Archbishop's Palace is an historic 14th-century and 16th-century building on the east bank of the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. Archbishop's Palace is situated 340 metres east of Broadway shopping centre. Photo: Stephen Nunney, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"The Archbishop's Palace is an historic 14th-century and 16th-century building on the east bank of the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. Archbishop's Palace is situated 370 metres southwest of The Mall Maidstone. Photo: Stephen Nunney, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"Average Rating - 4.15Total Number of Ratings - 2294Location - Southend on SeaAverage price - £££Review - very quick and everything was still very hot. View Creams Southend Menu"

"24-26 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NT. Nando's is home to the legendary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken We're born from Afro-Portuguese roots and have since become a..."

"Average Rating - 4.15Total Number of Ratings - 2294Location - Southend on SeaAverage price - £££Review - very quick and everything was still very hot. View Creams Southend Menu"

"Hadleigh Castle is a ruined fortification in the English county of Essex, overlooking the Thames Estuary from south of the town of Hadleigh. The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes is the perfect place for a historical day out."