You can visit this Kent seaside town known for its pubs, oysters and Instagram-worthy beach huts and it's an hour from south east London.
Whitstable is located on the east Kent Coast seven miles from Canterbury and eight miles from Faversham, with travel links by train from Bromley South, with a direct train taking an hour.
The seaside town is also home to Tankerton Beach, a Blue Flag shingle beach with views of the harbour and lined with colourful beach huts for anyone looking to spend a few hours lounging by the beach.
Tankerton Beach is a Blue Flag shingle beach with views of the harbour. (Image: Emily Noyes)
One thing Whitstable is best known for are its oysters and has been since Victorian times back when Whitstable supplied London with half of its oysters.
Today, the town still proudly showcases its links with its famous oysters, with many eateries serving them including the Instagram-famous Wheelers Oyster Bar with its pastel pink exterior.
The town still proudly showcases its links with its famous oysters, including the Instagram-famous Wheelers Oyster Bar. (Image: Instagram user @emmaslittlewanderings)
There’s even a tour completely dedicated to oysters, run by Whitstable Oyster Tours, which will take you up close to an oyster farm led by an oyster farmer, where you’ll also get a chance to try some oysters along with a glass of prosecco or beer after the tour.
Tickets are priced at £45 and run all year round on various days of the week.
If oysters aren’t your thing there are plenty of brunch spots, eateries, food stalls and pubs all vying for your attention.
There are plenty of brunch spots, eateries, food stalls and pubs all vying for your attention. (Image: Instagram user @emmaslittlewanderings)
If you have a sweet tooth you can take afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of Whitstable Castle and Gardens for £26 a person, which includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats, with vegan and gluten free options also available, with slots bookable in advance.
If you fancy a drink then The Old Neptune, locally nicknamed “the Neppy”, is a popular drinking spot and has been on Whitstable’s seafront since the 19th century.
This cosy beach pub is one of a few pubs that you will find located on the beaches of Britain and inside you’ll find a cosy nautical inspired space with nods to Whitstable’s fishing history.
They serve a wide selection of wines, ales, beers and lager, along with classic British fare like fish and chips, burgers, and pie and mash.
No visit to Whitstable is complete without a photo outside its famous beach huts, which you’ll find on the promenade.
No visit to Whitstable is complete without a photo outside its famous beach huts. (Image: Instagram user @emmaslittlewanderings)
If you fancy a stay on the seafront, you can also stay in one of the 150-year-old converted Fisherman’s Huts offering seaside views.
These huts were formerly used as storage space for fishermen, but today they’ve been converted into cosy living spaces for anyone wanting a seaside getaway.
You can also stay in one of the 150-year-old converted Fisherman’s Huts offering seaside views. (Image: PR)
If you fancy splashing the cash you’ll find a variety of independent shops on the High Street, from pre-loved records at Rock Bottom Records to women’s clothing at the Whiting Post.
Or you can head over to Harbour Market where you’ll find a variety of stalls along with food and drink vendors.
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