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  1. Nice_But__ avatar

    RE: Maunsell Sea Forts in Thames Estuary

    by Nice_But__ 10 April 2012

    Or ask Whitstable's tourist info office - the nearest one actually seems to be here http://www.canterbury.co.uk/

  2. dick_dangerous avatar

    Re: Maunsell Sea Forts in Thames Estuary

    by dick_dangerous 10 April 2012

    They're brilliant aren't they?! They make me think of the battle between the tripod and the warship in War of the Worlds... Of course…

  3. esbh avatar

    Maunsell Sea Forts in Thames Estuary

    by esbh 09 April 2012

    I'll be in London next month. I've read about the Maunsell Sea Forts in the Thames Estuary (accessible by boat tour out of Whitstable),…

  4. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Whitstable, Kent

    by Bassalegboy 08 November 2011

    Look out for the Maunsell Sea forts. they are visible from the shore. Whitstable is a very attractive place. Quirky in its own right,…

  5. wapsy avatar

    RE: Whitstable, Kent

    by wapsy 07 November 2011

    Whitstable's great. I love it There are little quirky shops along the promenade - an art shop and a vintage clothes shop from memory…

  6. battybilly avatar

    RE: Whitstable, Kent

    by battybilly 06 November 2011

    Here it is. The Mother of all websites. Go for it.... http://www.seewhitstable.com/whitstable-attractions.html Castle looks like it'…

  7. MistralTravel avatar

    Whitstable, Kent

    by MistralTravel 06 November 2011

    I am going to Whitstable for the day.. yeah, how exciting! I want to create my fun days of roaming round on a shoestring. Any free things…

  8. barney_uk2 avatar

    RE: Ideas for holiday in England originating in Brighton

    by barney_uk2 01 May 2011

    As #1 says, quite a few options in Kent - Canterbury, Broadstairs, Whitstable, Margate are all within quite close reach of one another…

  9. mike9 avatar

    Re: Ideas for holiday in England originating in Brighton

    by mike9 30 April 2011

    Monday 30 May is a bank holiday and that week is the half term holiday for most kids - wherever you go it will be busy with families and…

  10. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Things to do in London if you've already covered the major touristy bits

    by Bassalegboy 19 March 2011

    Hampstead, Highgate, Greenwich, Kingston and Richmond. Other Thamesside towns. A little further out; St Albans, Colchester, Canterbury,…

  11. wapsy avatar

    RE: Advice needed for Weekend away in England.

    by wapsy 20 September 2010

    Whitstable has lovely holiday cottages and you can go to The Neptune on the beach which has great bands playing most nights.

  12. gianne07 avatar

    RE: Weekend getaway

    by gianne07 24 February 2010

    Dear Wapsy, thanks for your answer. Its funny because Whitstable was recommended to me before. Must be really nice there. I was looking…

  13. wapsy avatar

    RE: Weekend getaway

    by wapsy 24 February 2010

    Whitstable has lovely restaurants and walks to be had. There are also countless little cottages on the beach for rent and a great pub…

  14. wapsy avatar

    RE: Charming UK beach resort in September?

    by wapsy 13 February 2010

    Whitstable's nice. good restaurants.

  15. doug111 avatar

    RE: beach camping near London

    by doug111 22 September 2009

    Camber sands in kent has a site that is used to younger people, has lots of surfers this time of year and good parties on the beach. There…

  16. mr_rush avatar

    RE: Beaches near London

    by mr_rush 02 July 2009

    Eastbourne Whitstable

  17. wapsy avatar

    RE: Somewhere to go after Brighton..

    by wapsy 15 June 2009

    Whitstable, Dungeness.

  18. elloopo avatar

    RE: 4 days in england

    by elloopo 31 March 2009

    Hello, 1st post so i thought i'd try and be helpful... I'd agree with a previous poster that Canterbury would be a very good bet. It…

  19. wapsy avatar

    RE: Weekend Break near London. ideas??

    by wapsy 16 September 2008

    Whitstable. We had a cottage there for about £70 a night. Right on the beach near the Neptune pub.

  20. wapsy avatar

    RE: First Time in London

    by wapsy 04 September 2008

    Whitstable's nice to. Even at night, you will mostly be fine as long as you're not shitfaced and standing in a kebab queue which I cant…

  21. redfarmer avatar

    RE: Where to go in Canterbury for a good night out?

    by redfarmer 14 July 2008

    Simple Simon's is a really awesome pub down near St. Radigund's. It's a 13th century era pub and has the most awesome atmosphere you'll…

  22. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Canterbury

    by Bassalegboy 26 March 2008

    Faversham, Whitstable are Coastal/Thameside towns with some history and are attractive places Deal, Dover, Walmer, etc have castles worth…

  23. mr_rush avatar

    RE: Spare day in Kent/Surrey

    by mr_rush 02 March 2008

    Canerbury, Whitstable, Leeds castle

  24. tinkle avatar

    salsa dancing & camping

    by tinkle 10 September 2007



    1. Salsa clubs- The best and ,most authentic would be south of the river cos thats where most Latinos are..

    2. Camping.…

  25. Simonsays avatar

    How to spend a day driving from Canterbury to Stansted

    by Simonsays 19 July 2007

    Re:- #1's post, the famous restaurant is the Whitstable oyster bay company restaurant, personally overpriced.Would suggest you go 100…

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