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Whitstable
Whitstable
Whitstable is a Kent coastal town famous for its oysters, with a working harbour, shops on Harbour Street and brightly coloured beach huts along the Tankerton slopes. Horsebridge Arts Centre and the Maunsell Sea Forts offshore are among the sights.
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Where to stay
- Harbour areaWalkable to oyster bars, shops and the fish market
- TankertonResidential seafront with the beach huts, a short walk east of the harbour
- SeasalterVillage on the western edge of town, close to the Sportsman restaurant
- Herne BayLarger seaside town about 20 minutes away by car
- CanterburyCathedral city about 20 minutes away by car
Getting there
- Whitstable station (CT5 1RB) is about a 13-minute walk from the harbour; trains run about every 30 minutes from London Victoria or St Pancras
- Buses 401 and 402 run from Canterbury bus station about every 15 minutes
- Gorrell Tank car park (CT5 1BZ) is opposite the harbour and can be very busy in summer and on bank holidays
- Whitstable station car park has 43 spaces
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Whitstable?
Harbour area: Walkable to oyster bars, shops and the fish market. Tankerton: Residential seafront with the beach huts, a short walk east of the harbour. Seasalter: Village on the western edge of town, close to the Sportsman restaurant. Herne Bay: Larger seaside town about 20 minutes away by car. Canterbury: Cathedral city about 20 minutes away by car.
How do I get to Whitstable?
Whitstable station (CT5 1RB) is about a 13-minute walk from the harbour; trains run about every 30 minutes from London Victoria or St Pancras. Buses 401 and 402 run from Canterbury bus station about every 15 minutes. Gorrell Tank car park (CT5 1BZ) is opposite the harbour and can be very busy in summer and on bank holidays. Whitstable station car park has 43 spaces.
Any tips for visiting Whitstable?
Summer weekends and bank holidays are very busy; arrive by train or park early. The Whitstable Oyster Festival also fills hotels, so book well ahead in that week.
Which airport is closest to Whitstable?
The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 20 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.