Guidebook for Guests staying at Hawthorn Farm Cottages
Essentials
Where to buy essential groceries
The nearest shop to Hawthorn Farm for essentials - milk, eggs, bread, tea, coffee etc. Surprisingly well stocked for a small village co-op!
Co-op Food - Franchise Ash - Canterbury
20 The StThe nearest shop to Hawthorn Farm for essentials - milk, eggs, bread, tea, coffee etc. Surprisingly well stocked for a small village co-op!
Large co-op store in Sandwich - just 10 mins drive from Hawthorn Farm.
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Co-op Food
Moat SoleLarge co-op store in Sandwich - just 10 mins drive from Hawthorn Farm.
Shopping
Westwood Cross shopping centre is located between Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate, with over 40 fashion and lifestyle stores, restaurants, coffee shops and leisure brands.
The perfect destination for high street shopping, days out with the kids and evening entertainment.
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Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdWestwood Cross shopping centre is located between Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate, with over 40 fashion and lifestyle stores, restaurants, coffee shops and leisure brands.
The perfect destination for high street shopping, days out with the kids and evening entertainment.
Ashford Designer Outlet is about 50 mins drive from Hawthorn Farm - but if you like a bargain (up to 60% less on a great range of designer brands), its conveniently located for easy access from the M20 motorway, off Junction 9, Junction 10, or 10a.
Designer Outlet Ashford
Ashford Designer Outlet is about 50 mins drive from Hawthorn Farm - but if you like a bargain (up to 60% less on a great range of designer brands), its conveniently located for easy access from the M20 motorway, off Junction 9, Junction 10, or 10a.
Whitefriars Shopping Centre in Canterbury is the biggest shopping centre in East Kent. You can park in the 24 hour multi-storey car park and after browsing the large well known stores, you can wander through the cobbled streets and enjoy the smaller independent shops, before choosing from one of the many eateries for some refreshments and sustenance!
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Whitefriars
14 Gravel WalkWhitefriars Shopping Centre in Canterbury is the biggest shopping centre in East Kent. You can park in the 24 hour multi-storey car park and after browsing the large well known stores, you can wander through the cobbled streets and enjoy the smaller independent shops, before choosing from one of the many eateries for some refreshments and sustenance!
Arts & Culture
Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Regular concerts are given at the Cathedral by the world-renowned choir and other musicians.
Canterbury Cathedral
Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Regular concerts are given at the Cathedral by the world-renowned choir and other musicians.
The Marlowe is one of the UK's leading theatres. It has a wide programme including some of the biggest and best artists and companies, with regular visits from the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Well worth checking out their programme while you're staying at Hawthorn Farm!
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The Marlowe
The FriarsThe Marlowe is one of the UK's leading theatres. It has a wide programme including some of the biggest and best artists and companies, with regular visits from the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Well worth checking out their programme while you're staying at Hawthorn Farm!
Turner Contemporary is a pioneering visual arts organisation using its namesake’s spirit of radical enquiry to activate art and people, in the galleries and beyond. Located in an elegant purpose-built gallery, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery looks out on the very views that JMW Turner immortalised in many of his key works. Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities which make intriguing links between historic and contemporary art. The gallery offers a space for everyone to discover different ways of seeing, thinking and learning.
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousTurner Contemporary is a pioneering visual arts organisation using its namesake’s spirit of radical enquiry to activate art and people, in the galleries and beyond. Located in an elegant purpose-built gallery, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery looks out on the very views that JMW Turner immortalised in many of his key works. Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities which make intriguing links between historic and contemporary art. The gallery offers a space for everyone to discover different ways of seeing, thinking and learning.
The Gulbenkian Theatre, also in Canterbury, is a more intimate space that showcases contemporary theatre, dance, and music.
Gulbenkian Arts Centre
The Gulbenkian Theatre, also in Canterbury, is a more intimate space that showcases contemporary theatre, dance, and music.
Sightseeing
Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage site, with its awe inspiring Cathedral, cobbled streets and historical buildings.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsCanterbury is a popular tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage site, with its awe inspiring Cathedral, cobbled streets and historical buildings.
Open the door to this charming Tudor castle by the sea. Explore eight acres of magnificent gardens, woodland, and sea views now home to the Lord Warden. See the original Wellington Boots. Take a fresh look at the castle and see new displays, hear previously untold stories, and discover a new side to its famous residents.
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Il-Kastell u l-Bażirka tal-Walmer
Kingsdown RoadOpen the door to this charming Tudor castle by the sea. Explore eight acres of magnificent gardens, woodland, and sea views now home to the Lord Warden. See the original Wellington Boots. Take a fresh look at the castle and see new displays, hear previously untold stories, and discover a new side to its famous residents.
Sandwich is said to be the best preserved medieval town in the country and home to the famous Royal St. George's and Prince's Golf Clubs. Well worth a stroll around the narrow streets and along the river.
The Quay
Sandwich is said to be the best preserved medieval town in the country and home to the famous Royal St. George's and Prince's Golf Clubs. Well worth a stroll around the narrow streets and along the river.
Built on the orders of King Henry VIII, Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and a must-see on your visit to the quirky seaside town of Deal.
Explore the castle from the tunnels below to the battlements above, and visit the exhibition to find out how Henry's turbulent reign shaped England's defences. With displays, children's activities and fascinating artefacts, the whole family can enjoy the rich and varied history of the castle alongside stories of the people who lived and worked here. Book your tickets in advance for the best prices.
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Deal Castle
Marine RoadBuilt on the orders of King Henry VIII, Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and a must-see on your visit to the quirky seaside town of Deal.
Explore the castle from the tunnels below to the battlements above, and visit the exhibition to find out how Henry's turbulent reign shaped England's defences. With displays, children's activities and fascinating artefacts, the whole family can enjoy the rich and varied history of the castle alongside stories of the people who lived and worked here. Book your tickets in advance for the best prices.
Situated on the historic RAF airfield at Manston in east Kent. Explore the unique collection of exhibits, headlined by the legendary Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft. Their simulator gives you the opportunity to fly using genuine Spitfire controls. Open 10-4 every day. There's a cafe next door.
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Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Manston RoadSituated on the historic RAF airfield at Manston in east Kent. Explore the unique collection of exhibits, headlined by the legendary Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft. Their simulator gives you the opportunity to fly using genuine Spitfire controls. Open 10-4 every day. There's a cafe next door.
Richborough Castle is a Roman Saxon Shore fort better known as Richborough Roman Fort. It is situated in Richborough near Sandwich, Kent. Substantial remains of the massive fort walls still stand to a height of several metres. Climb to the top of the replica Roman gateway for spectacular views.
Discover unique Roman artefacts that were unearthed at Richborough, in the delightful museum.
See the remains of the amphitheatre that entertained the population with enthralling gladiator fights.
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Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre
Richborough RoadRichborough Castle is a Roman Saxon Shore fort better known as Richborough Roman Fort. It is situated in Richborough near Sandwich, Kent. Substantial remains of the massive fort walls still stand to a height of several metres. Climb to the top of the replica Roman gateway for spectacular views.
Discover unique Roman artefacts that were unearthed at Richborough, in the delightful museum.
See the remains of the amphitheatre that entertained the population with enthralling gladiator fights.
There’s nothing quite like a ride on The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - so it’s little wonder that this little wonder is one of Kent's top tourist attractions! A journey on one of the small trains of this heritage railway is a unique experience combining years of steam railway heritage with some of Kent's most picturesque countryside.
The natural starting place for a journey on the RH&DR is at its station in the historic and pretty town of Hythe. It’s one of six along the track, which stretches 13.5 miles across the picturesque Romney Marsh to Dungeness, one of the largest expanses of shingle in the world, a place of other-worldly beauty and a designated National Nature Reserve.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdThere’s nothing quite like a ride on The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - so it’s little wonder that this little wonder is one of Kent's top tourist attractions! A journey on one of the small trains of this heritage railway is a unique experience combining years of steam railway heritage with some of Kent's most picturesque countryside.
The natural starting place for a journey on the RH&DR is at its station in the historic and pretty town of Hythe. It’s one of six along the track, which stretches 13.5 miles across the picturesque Romney Marsh to Dungeness, one of the largest expanses of shingle in the world, a place of other-worldly beauty and a designated National Nature Reserve.
An opportunity to discover these beautiful Kentish vineyards, through a range of experiences for you to book onto - including a popular Vineyard & Winery Tour & Tasting Experience.
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Simpsons Wine Estate
Church LaneAn opportunity to discover these beautiful Kentish vineyards, through a range of experiences for you to book onto - including a popular Vineyard & Winery Tour & Tasting Experience.
Food Scene
We love Salma, which definitely lives up to it's claim to serve "delicious authentic Indian meals". If there's a dish you really like that's not on their menu, they will make it for you!
Opens 6pm to 11pm 7 days a week, including bank holidays. It can get busy during school holidays, so we recommend you book ahead or order a takeaway.
Salma Restaurant
45 High StWe love Salma, which definitely lives up to it's claim to serve "delicious authentic Indian meals". If there's a dish you really like that's not on their menu, they will make it for you!
Opens 6pm to 11pm 7 days a week, including bank holidays. It can get busy during school holidays, so we recommend you book ahead or order a takeaway.
Head Chef Dan Johns and his team will delight you with culinary expertise, hand selecting the finest local ingredients to serve spectacular seasonal dishes, which demonstrate the best of modern British food.
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The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury RoadHead Chef Dan Johns and his team will delight you with culinary expertise, hand selecting the finest local ingredients to serve spectacular seasonal dishes, which demonstrate the best of modern British food.
Another delightful local, dog friendly country pub with an old world atmosphere. Food is good: reasonably priced, homely, with ample portions and the staff are friendly. Seating area is cosy so booking is recommended.
The Haywain station
Another delightful local, dog friendly country pub with an old world atmosphere. Food is good: reasonably priced, homely, with ample portions and the staff are friendly. Seating area is cosy so booking is recommended.
Ten minutes drive from Hawthorn Farm - tasty, hot and fresh fish and chips to take away or eat in. They'll happily cook your take away to order (we like to phone ahead, so it's all ready and waiting for us when we arrive). Parking nearby can be a bit tricky, but there's usually someone moving on. There's a small eat-in restaurant, which we highly recommend for the best quality fish and chips.
Ossies Fish Bar
1 Cattle MarketTen minutes drive from Hawthorn Farm - tasty, hot and fresh fish and chips to take away or eat in. They'll happily cook your take away to order (we like to phone ahead, so it's all ready and waiting for us when we arrive). Parking nearby can be a bit tricky, but there's usually someone moving on. There's a small eat-in restaurant, which we highly recommend for the best quality fish and chips.
Situated on the quay side of the historic seaside town of Sandwich. Specialising in traditional and modern Italian cuisine using locally sourced produce. In addition to the traditional menu of pastas, risottos, pizzas, meat and fish, there are daily specials so you'll be spoilt for choice!
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Luigi's
3 The QuaySituated on the quay side of the historic seaside town of Sandwich. Specialising in traditional and modern Italian cuisine using locally sourced produce. In addition to the traditional menu of pastas, risottos, pizzas, meat and fish, there are daily specials so you'll be spoilt for choice!
Lovely country pub with great food. Beautiful views from the garden.
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Duke William
The StreetLovely country pub with great food. Beautiful views from the garden.
Fabulous restaurant serving locally sourced food. A stroll around their kitchen garden is a must.
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The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadFabulous restaurant serving locally sourced food. A stroll around their kitchen garden is a must.
Great breakfasts and lunches (tasty, local ingredients) served with a smile at our nearest cafe/farm shop.
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Juliet's Farm Shop and Cafe
Great breakfasts and lunches (tasty, local ingredients) served with a smile at our nearest cafe/farm shop.
Follow the path after parking and you'll find a super cafe, with a surprisingly large menu. Fab Sunday lunches, but you should book a table in advance!
Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park
Follow the path after parking and you'll find a super cafe, with a surprisingly large menu. Fab Sunday lunches, but you should book a table in advance!
Walk to the end of the Pier at Deal and you'll find a lovely cafe, serving tasty breakfasts and lunches - with fab views out to sea and back at the Deal seafront.
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Deal Pier Kitchen
Beach StreetWalk to the end of the Pier at Deal and you'll find a lovely cafe, serving tasty breakfasts and lunches - with fab views out to sea and back at the Deal seafront.
Fantastic cafe/bistro serving breakfasts and lunches, plus the occasional special event. The large copper fireplace in the centre of the cafe is a sight to behold, and the copper water fountain in the courtyard garden is a wonderful feature!
Copper’s Bistro
Fantastic cafe/bistro serving breakfasts and lunches, plus the occasional special event. The large copper fireplace in the centre of the cafe is a sight to behold, and the copper water fountain in the courtyard garden is a wonderful feature!
Michelin starred pub in England's smallest town. The Fordwich Arms is in an elegant Arts and Crafts style building sitting in a delightful spot beside the river. Its wisteria-covered terrace is a sight to behold, especially when in flower. Open fires and wood-panelling add to the ambience. The food is wonderful. Well worth the extra expense for a special meal out.
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The Fordwich Arms
King StreetMichelin starred pub in England's smallest town. The Fordwich Arms is in an elegant Arts and Crafts style building sitting in a delightful spot beside the river. Its wisteria-covered terrace is a sight to behold, especially when in flower. Open fires and wood-panelling add to the ambience. The food is wonderful. Well worth the extra expense for a special meal out.
Not to be missed when you're in Broadstairs! Authentic '50s decor with its soda fountain, juke box, formica tops and pink leatherette booths! Not forgetting the largest range of delicious gelato and sorbet flavours, plus their famous waffles and sundaes that make your eyes (and belly) pop!
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Morelli's Gelato
14 Victoria ParadeNot to be missed when you're in Broadstairs! Authentic '50s decor with its soda fountain, juke box, formica tops and pink leatherette booths! Not forgetting the largest range of delicious gelato and sorbet flavours, plus their famous waffles and sundaes that make your eyes (and belly) pop!
Parks & Nature
If you love wildlife, then you're in for a real treat at Wingham Wildlife park - just 3.6 miles from Hawthorn Farm... listen very carefully on a still summer's day, and you can almost hear the Lions roar! The park is open all year round, apart from Christmas day. As well as seeing the animals, there's also play areas, mini diggers and go-karts to hands on encounters, museum exhibits and beautiful picnic locations to enjoy - and of course, the fab new dinosaur exhibit!
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadIf you love wildlife, then you're in for a real treat at Wingham Wildlife park - just 3.6 miles from Hawthorn Farm... listen very carefully on a still summer's day, and you can almost hear the Lions roar! The park is open all year round, apart from Christmas day. As well as seeing the animals, there's also play areas, mini diggers and go-karts to hands on encounters, museum exhibits and beautiful picnic locations to enjoy - and of course, the fab new dinosaur exhibit!
This site has the only ancient dune pasture in the county, and other habitats include inter-tidal mudflats, saltmarshes, shingle beaches, sand dunes and chalk cliffs. It is internationally important for its bird life - a must visit for any budding bird watchers!
Sandwich u Pegwell Bay
Sandwich RoadThis site has the only ancient dune pasture in the county, and other habitats include inter-tidal mudflats, saltmarshes, shingle beaches, sand dunes and chalk cliffs. It is internationally important for its bird life - a must visit for any budding bird watchers!
Found in the outskirts of Canterbury, the RSPB Reserve Blean Woods is a national reserve that stretches over an area of 509 hectares (1,257 acres). Regarded as an idyllic spot for unwinding, the reserve has five trails where visitors can interact with Nightingale, Nightjar, Woodcock and many more.
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Riserva Nazzjonali tal-Ħaġar tal-Blean
163 Margate RdFound in the outskirts of Canterbury, the RSPB Reserve Blean Woods is a national reserve that stretches over an area of 509 hectares (1,257 acres). Regarded as an idyllic spot for unwinding, the reserve has five trails where visitors can interact with Nightingale, Nightjar, Woodcock and many more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great music venue, full of character, with excellent sound quality in the music room downstairs, and a nice bare upstairs with a good range of drinks at reasonable prices. Great variety of bands/artists, including in 2017: Craig Finn, Sam Brookes, Krautwerk, Right Said Fred and Oaysis.
Situated opposite a large car park.
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Ramsgate Music Hall
13 Turner StGreat music venue, full of character, with excellent sound quality in the music room downstairs, and a nice bare upstairs with a good range of drinks at reasonable prices. Great variety of bands/artists, including in 2017: Craig Finn, Sam Brookes, Krautwerk, Right Said Fred and Oaysis.
Situated opposite a large car park.
Local pub in the centre of the nearest village of Ash - good food, plus the usual drinks - dog friendly too!
The Chequer Inn - Ash
4 Chequer LnLocal pub in the centre of the nearest village of Ash - good food, plus the usual drinks - dog friendly too!
According to TripAdvisor, The Pound is the best cocktail bar in Kent. They vow to use local products and premium ingredients in their wide range of cocktails and serve a range of other drinks. The incredible setting is in three restored former police cells which gives it an extra edge of cool.
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The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnAccording to TripAdvisor, The Pound is the best cocktail bar in Kent. They vow to use local products and premium ingredients in their wide range of cocktails and serve a range of other drinks. The incredible setting is in three restored former police cells which gives it an extra edge of cool.
Houdini’s Magic Bar a place out of the ordinary! A little bit quirky and a lot Magical! Every evening you are invited to join us, settle in and experience Miracles of Magic whilst enjoying great drinks and great company. See shows, close up and exclusive performances by their resident magicians, many of whom are members of the prestigious Black Card Club and Magic Circle.
Houdini’s Magic bar
6 St Peter's StHoudini’s Magic Bar a place out of the ordinary! A little bit quirky and a lot Magical! Every evening you are invited to join us, settle in and experience Miracles of Magic whilst enjoying great drinks and great company. See shows, close up and exclusive performances by their resident magicians, many of whom are members of the prestigious Black Card Club and Magic Circle.