Whitstable

Whitstable

The charming seaside town of Whitstable is located in the Northeast of Kent. The town is situated approximately five miles north of the city of Canterbury and two miles west of Herne Bay. From the seashore, the town of Whitstable also boasts excellent views of the Isle of Sheppey which is only a short distance away. Said to be one of the most environmentally friendly town in Kent, Whitstable is home to one of the largest wind farms in England. The offshore wind farm consists of thirty wind turbines, each one being an incredible 140 metres high which provides enough electricity to power over 70,000 households. As one of the attractions of Whitstable, there are sailing trips available from the harbour to the wind farm for people to see these magnificent structures up close. Whitstable historical culture also boasts to be part of one of the earliest passenger railway lines, which was opened in 1830 by the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway Company. The ‘Crab and Winkle’ line which has now closed is a sight worth seeing for any tourist or guest who enjoys rich culture filled holidays.

One of the main characteristics of the quaint town of Whitstable is the booming oyster business that it has all year round. Oyster harvesting started in the Roman times and is a continued pastime in the town of Whitstable, as well as providing the local bars and restaurants with fresh oysters and other seafood daily, Whitstable also celebrates the importance of oyster to their town with a festival. The Oyster Festival takes place in July every year and last for a total of nine days, it opens with the official ‘landing of the catch’ where the oysters are then paraded around the town on a horse drawn dray and delivered to the local bars and restaurants. The festival continues throughout the nine days offering lots of entertainment for both adults and children such as local art on display in many of the local establishments. The Oyster festival is open for all who are visiting the town of Whitstable and wish to get involved in the towns rich culture and activities.

Whitstable prides itself on its authentic and slightly bohemian charm which provides guests with a unique and welcoming feel you don’t always find in big cities. Close to Whitstable harbour is the famous Harbour Street which provides guests with pretty shop front, boutiques and restaurants all of which are situated in building that haven’t changed from over a hundred years. The picturesque rustic yet oddly modern buildings are what gives Harbour Street its character and are why so many come to visit this street which leads directly to the harbour. The boutique are small and quaint and still provide that personal and welcoming service you don’t tend to find in large stores nowadays, and is one of the reasons why so many guests return for annual visits to Whitstable.

As well as the Oyster Festival and the famous Harbour Street what is there to do in Whitstable you may wonder...but fear not, there is no lack of things to entertain and occupy your time while on your holiday. The Horsebridge Centre puts on a wide variety of events for guests to enjoy from art-house film evening to comedy nights; there is something for everyone to sink their teeth into. The beautiful Whitstable Playhouse still put on a variety of plays and other performances throughout the year, which is perfect for after dinner entertainment. If music and live bands are more your scene then you will not be disappointed as most of Whitstable’s local pubs and bars regularly host live music events such as The Old Neptune, The Duke of Cumberland and The East Kent.

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