The Barn at Stourmouth
Pubs
This is a fantastic pub - the Sunday lunches are particularly good. You can also enjoy a stroll around Stodmarsh Nature Reserve to walk off your pudding!
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The Red Lion Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh RoadThis is a fantastic pub - the Sunday lunches are particularly good. You can also enjoy a stroll around Stodmarsh Nature Reserve to walk off your pudding!
This is 2 minutes walk from our house, and great for traditional pub food. The scampi and chips are really good!
The Rising Sun Inn
This is 2 minutes walk from our house, and great for traditional pub food. The scampi and chips are really good!
This pub has a fantastic pub garden that backs onto the river. It is very pretty and with a varied menu. I would recommend booking a table, as the garden can get quite busy. It is a 40 minute walk over the fields, or a 10 minute drive away from The Barn.
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Grove Ferry Inn
Grove Ferry RoadThis pub has a fantastic pub garden that backs onto the river. It is very pretty and with a varied menu. I would recommend booking a table, as the garden can get quite busy. It is a 40 minute walk over the fields, or a 10 minute drive away from The Barn.
A personal favourite of ours. Great food, and a really lovely garden overlooking the fields. Ickham is also a very pretty village. The have local ales on tap, as well as a very good gin selection!
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Duke William
The StreetA personal favourite of ours. Great food, and a really lovely garden overlooking the fields. Ickham is also a very pretty village. The have local ales on tap, as well as a very good gin selection!
Great family atmosphere and traditional pub food. They have live music in the garden at the weekends, and a really good selection of local ales.
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Anchor Inn
High StreetGreat family atmosphere and traditional pub food. They have live music in the garden at the weekends, and a really good selection of local ales.
Slightly more expensive, and considered as a fine dining restaurant by the locals. The Dog has won Kent pub of the year for a few years in a row now, and has a very good reputation locally. You will definitely need to book a table if you want to go out for dinner here.
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The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury RoadSlightly more expensive, and considered as a fine dining restaurant by the locals. The Dog has won Kent pub of the year for a few years in a row now, and has a very good reputation locally. You will definitely need to book a table if you want to go out for dinner here.
Lovely pub overlooking the village green. Food-wise normally it is a traditional pub menu, but right now there is a Peckish food truck serving pulled pork, burgers and wraps. Very good ales and a big gin selection. It's also quite a nice cycle ride from The Barn.
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The Rose Inn
87 Ashford RoadLovely pub overlooking the village green. Food-wise normally it is a traditional pub menu, but right now there is a Peckish food truck serving pulled pork, burgers and wraps. Very good ales and a big gin selection. It's also quite a nice cycle ride from The Barn.
A brilliantly simple pub as close to sea as you’d care to be. Decent food and a fair selection of (changeable) Kent Ales. It is small however, so turn up early if you’re banking on lunch.
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Old Neptune
Island WallA brilliantly simple pub as close to sea as you’d care to be. Decent food and a fair selection of (changeable) Kent Ales. It is small however, so turn up early if you’re banking on lunch.
If you’re looking for the perfect sunset pint, the Zetland more than hits the mark. Situated right on Deal beach and overlooking the sea, this is the perfect pub to unwind in after a long and tiring day.
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Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeIf you’re looking for the perfect sunset pint, the Zetland more than hits the mark. Situated right on Deal beach and overlooking the sea, this is the perfect pub to unwind in after a long and tiring day.
Lovely pub in central Canterbury, with a great garden. Bookings for sunday lunch are definitely recommended.
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The Dolphin
Saint Radigunds StreetLovely pub in central Canterbury, with a great garden. Bookings for sunday lunch are definitely recommended.
Cafes and Brunch places
Coppers Cafe is located in Preston Garden Centre. They do a good full english breakfast, as well as lots of brunch options. It is also just a few minutes drive away.
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Preston Garden Centre ltd
The StreetCoppers Cafe is located in Preston Garden Centre. They do a good full english breakfast, as well as lots of brunch options. It is also just a few minutes drive away.
Juliet's is a local favourite, and do really good breakfasts and lunches. They have an outside eating area. They also have a nice farm shop, selling the eggs from the many chickens that are just outside.
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Juliet's Farm Shop and Cafe
Juliet's is a local favourite, and do really good breakfasts and lunches. They have an outside eating area. They also have a nice farm shop, selling the eggs from the many chickens that are just outside.
We love The Pedaler - it has London quality coffee! They also serve good brunches and cakes. The opening hours have been changing over the last couple of months since Covid-19 so it is well worth checking their website for the latest information. It has a nice outside space too.
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The Independent Pedaler
Partridge DriveWe love The Pedaler - it has London quality coffee! They also serve good brunches and cakes. The opening hours have been changing over the last couple of months since Covid-19 so it is well worth checking their website for the latest information. It has a nice outside space too.
Another favourite of ours, as it serves really good coffee. They also have really good lunches, but you do need to get there early as they sell out quickly. I can personally recommend the lemon or orange polenta cake - delicious!
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Archive Homestore
17 Military RdAnother favourite of ours, as it serves really good coffee. They also have really good lunches, but you do need to get there early as they sell out quickly. I can personally recommend the lemon or orange polenta cake - delicious!
This is a local landmark, serving proper Italian gelato since 1932. The interior is 1950s ice-cream parlour, they even have free doggie ice-cream! A must-visit if you are heading to Broadstairs.
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Morelli's Gelato
14 Victoria ParadeThis is a local landmark, serving proper Italian gelato since 1932. The interior is 1950s ice-cream parlour, they even have free doggie ice-cream! A must-visit if you are heading to Broadstairs.
Really lovely coffee shop right on the beach in Broadstairs. It's tucked behind the beach huts, but once you've found it you won't be disappointed.
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The Funicular Coffee House
Really lovely coffee shop right on the beach in Broadstairs. It's tucked behind the beach huts, but once you've found it you won't be disappointed.
Good coffee and excellent cinnamon buns! Right on the harbour arm and a great spot for some Sunday morning people watching. Be warned... there is occasionally quite a strong seaweed pong... it all adds to the atmosphere though!
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Mala Kaffe
Good coffee and excellent cinnamon buns! Right on the harbour arm and a great spot for some Sunday morning people watching. Be warned... there is occasionally quite a strong seaweed pong... it all adds to the atmosphere though!
Perfectly positioned at the very end of Deal pier, this fab cafe serves up incredible food throughout the day. It’s also the perfect venue to soak in panoramic views of Deal beach.
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Deal Pier
Beach StreetPerfectly positioned at the very end of Deal pier, this fab cafe serves up incredible food throughout the day. It’s also the perfect venue to soak in panoramic views of Deal beach.
Fantastic vegetarian cafe, with delicious vegan options too.
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The Veg Box Cafe
17A BurgateFantastic vegetarian cafe, with delicious vegan options too.
Really good brunch options, and very good coffee. Highly recommend.
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Kitch
4 St Peter's StReally good brunch options, and very good coffee. Highly recommend.
Solley's is a perfect stop when you're on your way back from a day in Deal. Normally there are tractor rides and farm walks, but not this summer unfortunately... However, it's still worth a trip as it's a very pretty drive and the ice-cream is absolutely fantastic!
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Solley's Ice Cream Parlour
Church LaneSolley's is a perfect stop when you're on your way back from a day in Deal. Normally there are tractor rides and farm walks, but not this summer unfortunately... However, it's still worth a trip as it's a very pretty drive and the ice-cream is absolutely fantastic!
Restaurants
The best pizza for miles around and one of our personal favs. (Their gluten free bases are also some of the best around) They don’t deliver out here, but there are always tables available. Alternatively, ring up and arrange a time slot to pick up.
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The Drill Hall
The QuayThe best pizza for miles around and one of our personal favs. (Their gluten free bases are also some of the best around) They don’t deliver out here, but there are always tables available. Alternatively, ring up and arrange a time slot to pick up.
A fabulous British bistro serving excellent breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Another of our favourites and well worth the 25 minute drive. Plus, you get to see the sea.
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Wyatt and Jones
23-27 Harbour StA fabulous British bistro serving excellent breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Another of our favourites and well worth the 25 minute drive. Plus, you get to see the sea.
Quite simply the only (authentic) Indian restaurant worth visiting.
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Namaste Sandwich
3-5 The QuayQuite simply the only (authentic) Indian restaurant worth visiting.
A very tried and tested restaurant in the picturesque seaside town of Whitsable. Excellent locally caught seafood on a daily changing menu.
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Samphire
4 High StA very tried and tested restaurant in the picturesque seaside town of Whitsable. Excellent locally caught seafood on a daily changing menu.
Excellent pizzas, lovely vibe and in just the right place to watch the sunset over Margate main sands. Booking is absolutely essential.
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GB Pizza Co
14a Marine DrExcellent pizzas, lovely vibe and in just the right place to watch the sunset over Margate main sands. Booking is absolutely essential.
Restaurant, cafe, cocktail bar and bakery. The Lane has it all. This is a local favourite in Deal - booking recommended.
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The Lane
15 South StRestaurant, cafe, cocktail bar and bakery. The Lane has it all. This is a local favourite in Deal - booking recommended.
Delicious fish restaurant with fantastic sea views. There is also a fish and chip restaurant next door that is also really good.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketDelicious fish restaurant with fantastic sea views. There is also a fish and chip restaurant next door that is also really good.
Very close to Canterbury West train station, this is a restaurant and farmers market serving local produce. The restaurant serves delicious seasonal dishes and has a great atmosphere too.
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The Goods Shed
Station Road WestVery close to Canterbury West train station, this is a restaurant and farmers market serving local produce. The restaurant serves delicious seasonal dishes and has a great atmosphere too.
Takeaways
This is the only takeaway that actually delivers to Stourmouth! I'm afraid to say that we haven't ever actually had a delivery so we can't personally vouch for the food, however I have from our neighbours that it is good.
The Minster Tandoori
1 High StThis is the only takeaway that actually delivers to Stourmouth! I'm afraid to say that we haven't ever actually had a delivery so we can't personally vouch for the food, however I have from our neighbours that it is good.
Beaches
Sandwich is a private beach, which means it is much quieter than the other beaches in the area. You have to pay £7 to access the beach, which is valid all day and well worth the money. It is a pebble beach but if you time it when the tide is out there is plenty of sand too. If you head down towards the golf club it is even quieter.
The postcode for the toll booth is CT13 9PF.
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Sandwich Bay
Sandwich is a private beach, which means it is much quieter than the other beaches in the area. You have to pay £7 to access the beach, which is valid all day and well worth the money. It is a pebble beach but if you time it when the tide is out there is plenty of sand too. If you head down towards the golf club it is even quieter.
The postcode for the toll booth is CT13 9PF.
Reculver is a lovely natural beach with lots of wildlife and plenty of rockpools. It is really quiet and good for walking. There is a really nice cafe, and kids play area too.
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Reculver
Reculver is a lovely natural beach with lots of wildlife and plenty of rockpools. It is really quiet and good for walking. There is a really nice cafe, and kids play area too.
This is our closest beach - only 15 minutes away. It is great for kite-surfing as it is pretty windy up there! There are long stretches of sand and pebble beach, and normally doesn't get too busy. Not the most picturesque beach but still lovely and reasonably quiet.
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Minnis Bay
This is our closest beach - only 15 minutes away. It is great for kite-surfing as it is pretty windy up there! There are long stretches of sand and pebble beach, and normally doesn't get too busy. Not the most picturesque beach but still lovely and reasonably quiet.
Fantastic sandy beaches, perfect for families. It can get quite busy at the best of times, so be prepared for it to be really busy this summer. There are lots of good pubs, restaurants and fish and chip shops.
Broadstairs is made up of lots of different beaches - the main ones are:-
Viking Bay - this is the main beach, lots of beach huts, children's rides and a cafe.
Louisa Bay - just next to Viking Bay and normally a bit quieter. Practically disappears when the tide comes in!
Stone Bay - the other side of Viking Bay and much quieter. A long beach, no public toilets or cafes, but only a short walk back to Broadstairs.
Joss Bay - home of the surf school and can have some quite big waves on a good day. Ice-cream stall and lifeguards are there in the summer. Lots of parking and it's only £5 for the day.
Botany Bay - a gorgeous beach but can get very very busy. It has been closed at various times over the summer due to overcrowding, so may be worth going very early in the morning.
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Broadstairs
Fantastic sandy beaches, perfect for families. It can get quite busy at the best of times, so be prepared for it to be really busy this summer. There are lots of good pubs, restaurants and fish and chip shops.
Broadstairs is made up of lots of different beaches - the main ones are:-
Viking Bay - this is the main beach, lots of beach huts, children's rides and a cafe.
Louisa Bay - just next to Viking Bay and normally a bit quieter. Practically disappears when the tide comes in!
Stone Bay - the other side of Viking Bay and much quieter. A long beach, no public toilets or cafes, but only a short walk back to Broadstairs.
Joss Bay - home of the surf school and can have some quite big waves on a good day. Ice-cream stall and lifeguards are there in the summer. Lots of parking and it's only £5 for the day.
Botany Bay - a gorgeous beach but can get very very busy. It has been closed at various times over the summer due to overcrowding, so may be worth going very early in the morning.
Margate is a fantastic quirky seaside town. There is something for everyone, with the Turner Gallery being a particularly great attraction.
The beaches are lovely, and the water is much warmer than Sandwich or Deal. Westbrook is the quietest of the beaches, but if you want the full experience head over to Margate Main Sands. This summer they are all very very busy.
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UpMargate
20 The CentreMargate is a fantastic quirky seaside town. There is something for everyone, with the Turner Gallery being a particularly great attraction.
The beaches are lovely, and the water is much warmer than Sandwich or Deal. Westbrook is the quietest of the beaches, but if you want the full experience head over to Margate Main Sands. This summer they are all very very busy.
Deal is a great place for a day trip - nice beach, lovely cafes and restaurants, good shops and has both Deal and Walmer Castle.
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Deal
Deal is a great place for a day trip - nice beach, lovely cafes and restaurants, good shops and has both Deal and Walmer Castle.
Local Food Shops
One of our favourite farm shops just 10 minutes from here. Tons of locally grown, organic and eco sensitive fruit, veg, general products and household goods. They also have plenty of gluten-free and vegan options.
Wingham Country Market
One of our favourite farm shops just 10 minutes from here. Tons of locally grown, organic and eco sensitive fruit, veg, general products and household goods. They also have plenty of gluten-free and vegan options.
Another regular for us. A large family run farm shop selling local produce, including, beers, wines and spirits, fresh cheeses, meats and accompaniments. There is also a large cafe on site too, serving hot and cold food throughout the day.
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Gibsons Farm Shop
Crockshard HillAnother regular for us. A large family run farm shop selling local produce, including, beers, wines and spirits, fresh cheeses, meats and accompaniments. There is also a large cafe on site too, serving hot and cold food throughout the day.
This is our nearest supermarket if you need to stock-up on some essentials.
Co-op Food - Petrol Minster
Tothill StreetThis is our nearest supermarket if you need to stock-up on some essentials.
This is one of the closest big supermarkets - about a 15 minute drive away. Has everything you need and very rarely busy.
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Sainsbury's
Kingsmead RoadThis is one of the closest big supermarkets - about a 15 minute drive away. Has everything you need and very rarely busy.
Westwood Cross is the nearest shopping centre - Tesco, Sainsbury's, TK Maxx, Primark, M&S, WHSmith, Boots plus many other shops. There's also a cinema and Nando's.
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Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdWestwood Cross is the nearest shopping centre - Tesco, Sainsbury's, TK Maxx, Primark, M&S, WHSmith, Boots plus many other shops. There's also a cinema and Nando's.
Family Days Out
Lovely day out for families, the feeding of the tigers is a particular highlight, as well as the lemur enclosure. You need to book online, and recommend booking the earliest time slot available as it can get quite busy as the day goes on.
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadLovely day out for families, the feeding of the tigers is a particular highlight, as well as the lemur enclosure. You need to book online, and recommend booking the earliest time slot available as it can get quite busy as the day goes on.
Beautiful animal park set in woodland - the rescued bears are a real delight to see! A lovely family day out.
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Wildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadBeautiful animal park set in woodland - the rescued bears are a real delight to see! A lovely family day out.
There's lots to do here for children of all ages. In the summer the Maize Maze is particularly good fun!
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QUEX PARK PAINTBALL AND ACTIVITY CENTRE
There's lots to do here for children of all ages. In the summer the Maize Maze is particularly good fun!
Incredible place that defies all logic! Over 4 million shells beautifully made into over 70ft of underground tunnels. Perfect rainy day outing.
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Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillIncredible place that defies all logic! Over 4 million shells beautifully made into over 70ft of underground tunnels. Perfect rainy day outing.
Lovely day out, with lots of animals to see in pretty big enclosures.
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Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneLovely day out, with lots of animals to see in pretty big enclosures.
This is a lovely museum for model enthusiasts young and old! It's also great as a rainy day activity. :-)
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Hornby besökscenter
This is a lovely museum for model enthusiasts young and old! It's also great as a rainy day activity. :-)