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Perfectly placed to explore Kent, there’s plenty to do and see nearby

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Whitstable

The beautiful seaside town of Whitstable is only a 10 minute drive from The White Horse. This quintessential English seaside town is famous for its oysters, the working harbour and array of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Faversham & Oare

The pretty market town of Faversham is only a short 10 minute drive from The White Horse. With over 300 listed buildings, this picturesque town is a lovely place to spend an afternoon.

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Home to Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame, take a guided tour of the brewery or participate in one of their popular tasting sessions. The Faversham Market is a favourite with locals and is the perfect place to pick up a range of local produce. The markets run on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays each week, along with two themed monthly markets. Market information can be found here

Located just north of Faversham along the creek, you can explore the Oare Marshes, an important wetland reserve with a range of migratory bird species and popular bird watching spot.

Canterbury

Take a trip to the beautiful historic city of Canterbury for the day. Only 15 minutes away by car, this popular tourist destination is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Canterbury Cathedral, resting place of Archbishop Thomas Becket.

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Explore Canterbury’s historic buildings such as Westgate Towers, St Augustine’s Abbey, Eastbridge Hospital, Greyfriars Chapel and The Fransiscan Gardens.

Take a punting trip along the River Stour – look out for the ducking stool – or stroll through the stunning Westgate Gardens before enjoying lunch at one of Canterbury’s many independent cafes and restaurants.

Canterbury has a range of sophisticated shops such as Fenwick, independent boutiques, along with high street favourites making it a perfect place to enjoy an afternoon of shopping or to pick up a souvenir.

Enjoy a show or world-class theatre performance in the evening at the popular Marlowe Theatre.

Margate

30 minutes from The White Horse is Margate, a popular British seaside destination famous for its sweeping golden beach and traditional seaside amusement park, Dreamland.

Countryside walks

The White Horse is fortunate to have a range of countryside walks right on our doorstep, whether you want a coastal walk, views of the rolling hills or an adventure through the ancient woodlands, our corner of East Kent has it all.

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The Saxon Shore Way coastal walk is a 153 mile trail which spans the entire Kent coast, from Gravesend to Hastings. Start in Seasalter or Whitstable and walk along Tankerton Slopes taking in views of the iconic beach huts, along to Herne Bay and the rugged church at Reculver.

For cyclists and ramblers, head to the Crab and Winkle Way, a traffic free, 7.6mile walk along the old railway route from Canterbury to Whitstable, or to Blean Woods National Nature Reserve for a gentle forest walk.

Shepherd Neame have a fantastic range of walking routes

Golf & Cricket

Enjoy a round of golf at one of Kent’s prestigious golf courses. Royal St George’s, Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s golf clubs have all previously hosted The Open Championship and are located along the Kent coast, around a 35 minute drive from The White Horse.

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For a round of golf a little closer to home, Canterbury Golf Course is ranked the 13th best golf course in Kent and has a recently renovated clubhouse, whilst Boughton Golf Course is under 5 minutes away from The White Horse.

The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury is the home of Kent County Cricket Club. It is one of the oldest cricket grounds where first-class cricket is played and welcomes thousands of spectators during the cricket season every year.

Homes & Gardens

Explore some of Kent’s magnificent stately homes and their stunning gardens. We’re privileged to have Mount Ephraim, Belmont House, Goodnestone Park Gardens and Godinton House right on our doorstep and the magnificent Leeds Castle is not far away.

Visit Kent Vineyards

At The White Horse we love the still and sparkling award-winning wines from the Kent vineyards at Gusbourne in Appledore and the nearby Simpsons Wine Estate. Why not combine your stay with a tour or one of their wine experiences.