Inspiring Local Area
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| Canterbury Cathedral One of England’s most famous cathedrals, and playing a part in the spread of Christianity across the country, this historic and beautiful building was also the scene of Thomas Beckett’s death and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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| Canterbury Tales One of Kent’s most popular tourist attractions boasting a stunning reconstruction of 14th century England. Step back into the Middle Ages joining England’s finest poet, Geoffrey Chaucer and his characters. |
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| Wingham Wildlife Park Get up close with wonderful animals like American Alligators, lemurs and reptiles, join the hands on reptile talks, or relax in the café while the children play in the adventure playground. |
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| Howletts Wild Animal Park Discover the world’s largest family group of captive gorillas or the UK’s largest group of African Elephants in this 90 acre wild adventure park. |
KINGSDOWN |
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Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club Based high up on the famous White Cliffs of Dover between Dover and Deal you’ll find the beautiful, James Braid designed, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Course. |
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Farmers Market The Town hall hosts a local Farmers Market every Wednesday. Stock up on local produce including free range eggs, bread, cakes, fruit and veg. |
| Saturday Market Long running market at the Union Road car park. Visit stalls selling clothes, jewelry, toys and food. |
| Deal Maritime Museum Discover the historic maritime history of this seaside town. Explore the stories of the local people and trade, from Smugglers to Royal Marines and the history of the famous Cinque Ports and Castle. |
| Deal Castle Originating in 1540, this is the largest of Henry VIII’s coastal forts, with 119 gun positions and an important coastal defence. |
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| White Cliffs of Dover Visit this iconic natural beauty and explore the visitor centre, taking in the beautiful views and some of the interesting stories of this famous landmark. |
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| Dover Castle Explore 2000 years of history at the “Key to England”. Join a Hidden Dover Castle tour, visit the Saxon Church or enter the Secret Wartime Tunnels carved deep beneath the White Cliffs. |
| Richborough Roman Fort Discover more of the extensive Roman history of this area of the south east at this Roman Fort, the landing place for an invasion of England in AD43. |
| Roman Painted House Walk back in time to Roman Dover in this finely preserved Roman Hotel, over 1800 years old. View its unique wall paintings, innovative ancient heating systems and displays on Roman Dover. |