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Pubs and Restaurants
A selection of our favourite watering holes and places to eat
The Dove at Dargate, is a stunning Gastropub set in the heart of the Kent countryside, less than 5 minutes walk away. Refurbished and reopened in August 2018 under new ownership, Head Chef William Shenow-Brady and Manager Sophie Webb, who have worked together in partnership at one of Kent’s top fine dining restaurant decided they wanted to give you a delightful dining experience at their own establishment. With a new look inside, The Dove offers an award winning menu of fresh seasonal and local produce that is presented to the highest of standards, partnered with our relaxed and friendly environment. Available at the bar will be a range of premium beers, ales and spirits and a selection of the finest English and international wines. There is plenty of parking for when you arrive, a beautiful garden with outdoor seating in the summer and a cosy log burning fire inside for the cold winter months.
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The Dove
Plumpudding LaneThe Dove at Dargate, is a stunning Gastropub set in the heart of the Kent countryside, less than 5 minutes walk away. Refurbished and reopened in August 2018 under new ownership, Head Chef William Shenow-Brady and Manager Sophie Webb, who have worked together in partnership at one of Kent’s top fine dining restaurant decided they wanted to give you a delightful dining experience at their own establishment. With a new look inside, The Dove offers an award winning menu of fresh seasonal and local produce that is presented to the highest of standards, partnered with our relaxed and friendly environment. Available at the bar will be a range of premium beers, ales and spirits and a selection of the finest English and international wines. There is plenty of parking for when you arrive, a beautiful garden with outdoor seating in the summer and a cosy log burning fire inside for the cold winter months.
The Red Lion is the quintessential village pub on the green!
A Pretty Tudor pub by church and attractive village green, densely beamed with antique-style tables and chairs on flagstones or parquet, log fires, fairly traditional food from sharing boards up using local produce, well kept ales such as Shepherd Neame, decent wines, friendly helpful staff, upstairs restaurant; background and some live music; children and dogs welcome, seats in front and in big garden, open all day
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The Red Lion, Hernhill
Crockham LaneThe Red Lion is the quintessential village pub on the green!
A Pretty Tudor pub by church and attractive village green, densely beamed with antique-style tables and chairs on flagstones or parquet, log fires, fairly traditional food from sharing boards up using local produce, well kept ales such as Shepherd Neame, decent wines, friendly helpful staff, upstairs restaurant; background and some live music; children and dogs welcome, seats in front and in big garden, open all day
With its white weather-boarded exterior, old oak beams and hops adorning the bar, The Three Horseshoes is every inch the classic Kentish pub.
Built 330 years ago, it was the second public house purchased by Shepherd Neame (in 1768) and remains to this day true to the traditions it is proud of.
Nestled in the hamlet of Staplestreet, between the villages of Boughton-Under-Blean and Hernhill, it is a blissfully cosy spot to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.
The landlord and landlady take great pride in offering top quality beers, a wide range of wines and spirits and traditional home cooked food just like mum used to make.
Whilst a typical “locals” pub it offers a great venue for walkers, cyclists and visitors to the beautiful Mount Ephraim Gardens just 120 yards down the road.
The warm, inviting interior with its log burning fires is complimented in the summer months by its attractive beer garden.
The pub offers special food evenings specifically its Fish and Chip night on Tuesdays with its renowned quality and fantastic value.
The Three Horseshoes
3 Burnham RoadWith its white weather-boarded exterior, old oak beams and hops adorning the bar, The Three Horseshoes is every inch the classic Kentish pub.
Built 330 years ago, it was the second public house purchased by Shepherd Neame (in 1768) and remains to this day true to the traditions it is proud of.
Nestled in the hamlet of Staplestreet, between the villages of Boughton-Under-Blean and Hernhill, it is a blissfully cosy spot to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.
The landlord and landlady take great pride in offering top quality beers, a wide range of wines and spirits and traditional home cooked food just like mum used to make.
Whilst a typical “locals” pub it offers a great venue for walkers, cyclists and visitors to the beautiful Mount Ephraim Gardens just 120 yards down the road.
The warm, inviting interior with its log burning fires is complimented in the summer months by its attractive beer garden.
The pub offers special food evenings specifically its Fish and Chip night on Tuesdays with its renowned quality and fantastic value.
Paul and Julie Martin have lived, worked and raised their four (now grown-up) children at the former dairy in the picturesque village of Boughton-Under–Blean since 1987. Formerly Martin’s Restaurant, in 2014 they decided it was time for a huge change. A customer informed them of the building’s heritage (in the 1930s it was a working dairy - genuine pictures above of South View Dairy). And the rest is history.
The team actioned the mother of all makeovers, and refurbed complete with bespoke milk bottle lights, vintage milk churn bar stools, and historic prints from working dairies across the UK throughout the years.
Today, the venue is a TripAdvisor Hall Of Fame recipient for its consistent outstanding 5* reviews.
A venue steeped in local history, a team of staff commended for their hospitality, and a menu rich in local produce, fresh and inventive homemade dishes. There is no better recipe for the perfect lunch or dinner.
Enjoy!
The Dairy Restaurant & Bar
40 The StreetPaul and Julie Martin have lived, worked and raised their four (now grown-up) children at the former dairy in the picturesque village of Boughton-Under–Blean since 1987. Formerly Martin’s Restaurant, in 2014 they decided it was time for a huge change. A customer informed them of the building’s heritage (in the 1930s it was a working dairy - genuine pictures above of South View Dairy). And the rest is history.
The team actioned the mother of all makeovers, and refurbed complete with bespoke milk bottle lights, vintage milk churn bar stools, and historic prints from working dairies across the UK throughout the years.
Today, the venue is a TripAdvisor Hall Of Fame recipient for its consistent outstanding 5* reviews.
A venue steeped in local history, a team of staff commended for their hospitality, and a menu rich in local produce, fresh and inventive homemade dishes. There is no better recipe for the perfect lunch or dinner.
Enjoy!
Beefeater Long Reach
Thanet WayA firm favourite and great value!
The local villages
Dargate is a hamlet near Faversham in Kent, England. It consists of mainly farmland containing of fruit trees and shrubs, and hops in the past. It is also on the edge of Blean Woods. It has 42 houses.
In April 1999 Dargate was made into a conservation area, which means that it is protected. This means that any building or development has to be approved and must be the same as how they imagined Dargate to look historically. In the centre of the hamlet is the Dove Public House. Shepherd Neame purchased The Dove in 1884. In 1884 it was described as a Beer House, that is a low rent drinking den, licensed by The Beer Act of 1830. It became a beer house sometime between 1830 and 1867. The old thatched house was extended in the 1890s and further extended probably in the early 1900s when the old thatched house was demolished and made over to garden/yard.
The name Plumpudding Lane came from the fruit trees and the desert of the same name. When the new Thanet Way dual carriageway was built, it split the hamlets of Hernhill.
Dargate had a post office which closed in 1990. There was also regular deliveries by a milk float and a weekly visit from a coal man and the Library van. All of which have now stopped. Oakleigh Manor Landscape design used to be a Motor museum and Belvedere farm (originally Dargate Farm) had a farm shop which sold amenities, fruit and vegetables as well as Easter Eggs and Christmas gifts.
When Sir William Courtney came to Hernhill in 1838, he persuaded 44 people in Hernhill and Dunkirk to Revolt, which has been described as ‘The Last Rising of The Agricultural Labourers’. They killed a policeman and then six of them were then shot, including Courtney or John Tom which was his real name, in woods nearby. They are buried in Hernhill church. A lot of the rioters came from Dargate. Goodwin ran the Dove and John Spratt lived in what is now called ‘The Old Post Office.’
Dargate
Dargate is a hamlet near Faversham in Kent, England. It consists of mainly farmland containing of fruit trees and shrubs, and hops in the past. It is also on the edge of Blean Woods. It has 42 houses.
In April 1999 Dargate was made into a conservation area, which means that it is protected. This means that any building or development has to be approved and must be the same as how they imagined Dargate to look historically. In the centre of the hamlet is the Dove Public House. Shepherd Neame purchased The Dove in 1884. In 1884 it was described as a Beer House, that is a low rent drinking den, licensed by The Beer Act of 1830. It became a beer house sometime between 1830 and 1867. The old thatched house was extended in the 1890s and further extended probably in the early 1900s when the old thatched house was demolished and made over to garden/yard.
The name Plumpudding Lane came from the fruit trees and the desert of the same name. When the new Thanet Way dual carriageway was built, it split the hamlets of Hernhill.
Dargate had a post office which closed in 1990. There was also regular deliveries by a milk float and a weekly visit from a coal man and the Library van. All of which have now stopped. Oakleigh Manor Landscape design used to be a Motor museum and Belvedere farm (originally Dargate Farm) had a farm shop which sold amenities, fruit and vegetables as well as Easter Eggs and Christmas gifts.
When Sir William Courtney came to Hernhill in 1838, he persuaded 44 people in Hernhill and Dunkirk to Revolt, which has been described as ‘The Last Rising of The Agricultural Labourers’. They killed a policeman and then six of them were then shot, including Courtney or John Tom which was his real name, in woods nearby. They are buried in Hernhill church. A lot of the rioters came from Dargate. Goodwin ran the Dove and John Spratt lived in what is now called ‘The Old Post Office.’
Hernhill is a village and civil parish between Faversham and Canterbury in southeast England. The parish includes the hamlets of Crockham, Dargate, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, Waterham and Wey Street.
Hernhill
Hernhill is a village and civil parish between Faversham and Canterbury in southeast England. The parish includes the hamlets of Crockham, Dargate, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, Waterham and Wey Street.
Places to visit
Mount Ephraim is a beautiful family-owned estate in the heart of the Kent countryside. For over 300 years the Dawes family have lovingly cared for the house and gardens and today they present one of the breathtaking spots in the south-east of England. Ten acres of classical gardens lie within an 800-acre farm with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
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Mount Ephraim Gardens
Staple StreetMount Ephraim is a beautiful family-owned estate in the heart of the Kent countryside. For over 300 years the Dawes family have lovingly cared for the house and gardens and today they present one of the breathtaking spots in the south-east of England. Ten acres of classical gardens lie within an 800-acre farm with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Dreamland: the picture perfect, ‘all-you-can-treat’ seaside sensation, your one stop shop of culture, food, festival fun and must-try rides. Granny will say 'this takes me back' and the little ones will squeal 'again, again!' We're the pride of Margate, the UK's unofficial capital of cool. And so much more than just an amusement park. Dreamland is where ‘age’ is left at the gate.
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Dreamland
Marine TerraceDreamland: the picture perfect, ‘all-you-can-treat’ seaside sensation, your one stop shop of culture, food, festival fun and must-try rides. Granny will say 'this takes me back' and the little ones will squeal 'again, again!' We're the pride of Margate, the UK's unofficial capital of cool. And so much more than just an amusement park. Dreamland is where ‘age’ is left at the gate.
Amazing day out for all the family
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadAmazing day out for all the family
Brogdale Collections
Brogdale RoadNearby Towns and Cities
Whitstable is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent in southeastern England,[2] 5 miles (8 km) north of Canterbury and 2 miles (3 km) west of Herne Bay. It has a population of about 32,000.
Whitstable was famous for its 'Native Oysters' which were collected from beds beyond the low water mark from Roman times until the mid-20th century. The annual Whitstable Oyster Festival takes place during the summer.
In 1830, one of the earliest passenger railway services was opened[3] by the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway Company. In 1832 the company built a harbour and extended the line to handle coal and other bulk cargos for the City of Canterbury. The railway has closed but the harbour still plays an important role in the town's economy. The railway route, known as The Crab and Winkle Line, is now a cycle path which leads to the neighbouring city of Canterbury.
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Whitstable
Whitstable is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent in southeastern England,[2] 5 miles (8 km) north of Canterbury and 2 miles (3 km) west of Herne Bay. It has a population of about 32,000.
Whitstable was famous for its 'Native Oysters' which were collected from beds beyond the low water mark from Roman times until the mid-20th century. The annual Whitstable Oyster Festival takes place during the summer.
In 1830, one of the earliest passenger railway services was opened[3] by the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway Company. In 1832 the company built a harbour and extended the line to handle coal and other bulk cargos for the City of Canterbury. The railway has closed but the harbour still plays an important role in the town's economy. The railway route, known as The Crab and Winkle Line, is now a cycle path which leads to the neighbouring city of Canterbury.
Faversham is a market town in Kent, England, 48 miles (77 km) from London and 10 miles (16 km) from Canterbury, next to the Swale, a strip of sea separating mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey in the Thames Estuary. It is close to the A2, which follows an ancient British trackway which was used by the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons, and known as Watling Street. The name is of Old English origin, meaning "the metal-worker's village".
There has been a settlement at Faversham since pre-Roman times, next to the ancient sea port on Faversham Creek. It was inhabited by the Saxons and mentioned in the Domesday book as Favreshant. The town was favoured by King Stephen who established Faversham Abbey, which survived until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. Subsequently, the town became an important seaport and established itself as a centre for brewing, and the Shepherd Neame Brewery, founded in 1698, remains a significant major employer.
The town was also the centre of the explosives industry between the 17th and early 20th century, before a decline following an accident in 1916 which killed over 100 workers. This coincided with a revival of the shipping industry in the town. Faversham has a number of landmarks, with several historic churches including St Mary of Charity, Faversham Parish Church, the Maison Dieu and Faversham Recreation Ground. Faversham Market has been established for over 900 years and is still based in the town centre. There are good road and rail links, including a Southeastern service to the High Speed 1 line at Ebbsfleet International and London.
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Faversham
Faversham is a market town in Kent, England, 48 miles (77 km) from London and 10 miles (16 km) from Canterbury, next to the Swale, a strip of sea separating mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey in the Thames Estuary. It is close to the A2, which follows an ancient British trackway which was used by the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons, and known as Watling Street. The name is of Old English origin, meaning "the metal-worker's village".
There has been a settlement at Faversham since pre-Roman times, next to the ancient sea port on Faversham Creek. It was inhabited by the Saxons and mentioned in the Domesday book as Favreshant. The town was favoured by King Stephen who established Faversham Abbey, which survived until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. Subsequently, the town became an important seaport and established itself as a centre for brewing, and the Shepherd Neame Brewery, founded in 1698, remains a significant major employer.
The town was also the centre of the explosives industry between the 17th and early 20th century, before a decline following an accident in 1916 which killed over 100 workers. This coincided with a revival of the shipping industry in the town. Faversham has a number of landmarks, with several historic churches including St Mary of Charity, Faversham Parish Church, the Maison Dieu and Faversham Recreation Ground. Faversham Market has been established for over 900 years and is still based in the town centre. There are good road and rail links, including a Southeastern service to the High Speed 1 line at Ebbsfleet International and London.
Home to some of our country’s most fascinating stories, Canterbury is shaped by nature, history and its people. From Romans, to royalty, saints to knights and playwrights to pilgrims - from the River Stour to rolling vineyards and wandering bison; you can create an exciting itinerary to explore Canterbury’s city, coast and countryside.
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Canterbury
Home to some of our country’s most fascinating stories, Canterbury is shaped by nature, history and its people. From Romans, to royalty, saints to knights and playwrights to pilgrims - from the River Stour to rolling vineyards and wandering bison; you can create an exciting itinerary to explore Canterbury’s city, coast and countryside.
Sightseeing
A former commercial port, steeped in Kent and British history.
Sympathetically regenerated to maintain it’s historical importance, with ample customer parking.
Come and embrace our historic architecture, enjoy bracing walks through the countryside and quayside, then relax in our Secret Garden Tea Room.
Complete your day with retail therapy in our unique eclectic mix of shops and leisure facilities.
STANDARD QUAY – A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY !
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Standard Quay
A former commercial port, steeped in Kent and British history.
Sympathetically regenerated to maintain it’s historical importance, with ample customer parking.
Come and embrace our historic architecture, enjoy bracing walks through the countryside and quayside, then relax in our Secret Garden Tea Room.
Complete your day with retail therapy in our unique eclectic mix of shops and leisure facilities.
STANDARD QUAY – A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY !
Our award-winning guided tour takes visitors around the Faversham Brewery site to learn about the ancient art of brewing. See brewing and fermentation vessels; taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well; try some malted barley and smell locally-grown Kentish hops. The 80 minute tour also includes a visit to the Old Brewery Store, housed in the old wines and spirits store, which features impressive displays of historic delivery vehicles, a recreated coopers’ workshop, bygone pub signs and a collection of hop picking memorabilia. It ends back in the Visitor Centre with a tutored tasting of Shepherd Neame’s Kentish ales and speciality lagers, before visitors have the chance to visit the Brewery Shop and pick up a souvenir, gift or some of their favourite beer.
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Shepherd Neame Limited
17 Court StOur award-winning guided tour takes visitors around the Faversham Brewery site to learn about the ancient art of brewing. See brewing and fermentation vessels; taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well; try some malted barley and smell locally-grown Kentish hops. The 80 minute tour also includes a visit to the Old Brewery Store, housed in the old wines and spirits store, which features impressive displays of historic delivery vehicles, a recreated coopers’ workshop, bygone pub signs and a collection of hop picking memorabilia. It ends back in the Visitor Centre with a tutored tasting of Shepherd Neame’s Kentish ales and speciality lagers, before visitors have the chance to visit the Brewery Shop and pick up a souvenir, gift or some of their favourite beer.
Canterbury Cathedral has a tradition of visitor welcome that reaches back to the days of medieval pilgrimage. We continue this tradition today, and look forward to welcoming you.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsCanterbury Cathedral has a tradition of visitor welcome that reaches back to the days of medieval pilgrimage. We continue this tradition today, and look forward to welcoming you.
Explore 2000 years of history during an action-packed day out at Dover Castle.
Step inside the Great Tower and discover the grandeur of Henry II’s medieval palace. Explore vividly-recreated rooms filled with colourful furnishings and imagine the world of courtly intrigue and royal ambition. Make sure to climb to the rooftop for unmissable views across the English Channel.
Fast forward over 700 years and discover the vital role Dover Castle played in two world wars at the recreated Port War Signalling Station. On weekends, meet costumed characters who will reveal the medieval story of Dover Castle as the recreate the court of Henry II at the mighty medieval Great Tower. There are over 80 acres of castle grounds to explore too. Walk the battlements and mighty defences as you stretch your legs and imagination at England’s greatest fortress.
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Castillo de Dover
Castle Hill RoadExplore 2000 years of history during an action-packed day out at Dover Castle.
Step inside the Great Tower and discover the grandeur of Henry II’s medieval palace. Explore vividly-recreated rooms filled with colourful furnishings and imagine the world of courtly intrigue and royal ambition. Make sure to climb to the rooftop for unmissable views across the English Channel.
Fast forward over 700 years and discover the vital role Dover Castle played in two world wars at the recreated Port War Signalling Station. On weekends, meet costumed characters who will reveal the medieval story of Dover Castle as the recreate the court of Henry II at the mighty medieval Great Tower. There are over 80 acres of castle grounds to explore too. Walk the battlements and mighty defences as you stretch your legs and imagination at England’s greatest fortress.