Location: Whitstable
Top Things to do in Whitstable
10 Outdoor Activities in Whitstable That You Shouldn't Miss
Whitstable (/ˈwɪtstəbəl/, locally [ˈwɪʔstəbl]) is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent in south-east England, 5 miles (8km) north of Canterbury and 2 miles (3km) west of Herne Bay. It has a population of about 32,000.
Restaurants in Whitstable
1. H2O Sports and Fitness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
H2O Sports and Fitness offer professional tuition in kitesurfing, paddleboarding and personal training in Whitstable, Kent.
2. Whitstable Vintage Lifeboat Trips
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Whitstable Vintage Lifeboat Trips offers short 30 minute trips along the Whitstable coast as well as one and a half hour trips to see the local seal colony. Our boat is the Beautiful Vintage RNLI Lifeboat "The Chieftain" which was on service at Barmouth in Wales from 1949 to 1982. She is credited with saving 132 lives during her career. For prices and booking please contact us through our Facebook page.
3. Oyster Coast watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Come for a hours blast out to the Old Whitstable sea forts on our luxury 8m Rib, it takes about 20 mins to get out there, then we can have a slow meander round the forts then off to the wind farms before blasting home. We also offer Sup or stand up paddle boarding lessons, or power boat and jet ski lessons. We have large XL stand up paddle boards that the whole family can get on.
4. Whitstable Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
We offer trips to the Maunsell Forts at Red Sands and the Kentish Flats Wind Farm for £40 per person (~1 hour) or to see the seals for £30 per person (~50 minutes). Our 7.8m Rib is capable of 40 knots in comfort with 7 passengers. Our DryRobes will keep you warm and dry when out at sea and our Skippers will tell you about the Forts, Windfarm and seals. Trips are tide and weather dependent with full refunds if Mother Nature is having a bad day. Please check out our website for trip times and do let us know if you want us to put on a trip at a more suitable time for you and we’ll try and accommodate.
5. Kent Cycle Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By OldManWilliams - London, United Kingdom
Superb service and much human kindness from these guys who set us off on a dream Tandem ride through Crab & Winkle way. Hope they got their map back :¬
6. Kitesurf Kent School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
At Kitesurf Kent we want to make learning kitesurfing as fun and safe as possible. Our instructors are all BKSA qualified and highly experienced kite surfers within there own right. We provide all the required equipment to get you up and riding in the safest possible way. We are a BKSA registered kitesurfing school operating to the highest possible standards
7. Crab & Winkle Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By rltw2018 - Gillingham, United Kingdom
We have walked this in both directions, but prefer to end in Whitstable, a cheeky beer on the beach is a nice reward. The walk its self is nice, it's not too hilly, and has some lovely scenery. It can get busy in parts, lots of dogs and families which is nice to see. Lots of cyclists are on the same path. Recommend it as an easy walk with or without kids, suitable for all.
8. Tankerton Beach
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Pocketsizedtraveller - London, United Kingdom
Lovely clean beach which offers great views from the slopes. Make sure to visit on a clear day and you'll see the most amazing sunset. Loads of free parking on Marine Parade and surrounding residential roads.
9. The Smack
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Located a stone's throw from the harbour and named after an old fishing boat, the Smack Inn captures all the spirit of the Whitstable seaside - even boasting a beach - inspired beer garden complete with colourful beach huts. It's a family-friendly pub promising a warm welcome to all who come aboard. Tucked away behind the high street, its the prefect place to escape the tourist crowds.
Reviewed By mazda3232ltr
Discovered this little gem of a pub whilst out walking. We have walked past on previous trips to Whitstable but it always looked a little neglected so on this occasion we were bowled over by the transformation that we just had to pop in to satisfy our curiosity. It is now a very welcoming place with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was delicious and served with a smile. Also impressed with the COVID-19 safety practises and the forms for track and trace. We felt reassured and safe to be eating out at this pub. We sat in the garden which is lovely with a boat deck theme.
10. West Beach Whitstable
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Stretching from just south of Whitstable Harbour to neighbouring Seasalter is the privately owned West Beach. The owner is the Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company so I think this beach must be unique in having a sign saying "It is illegal to harvest oysters without permission". It is an old-fashioned beach, no piers, amusements or donkey rides; just shingle divided by wooden groynes. There are weatherboard cottages, fishing boats pulled up on the shingle and beach huts. [If you look at the photographs, I don't know who Ed was but I hope his dreams came true]. It is also good news for those who have four footed companions because the Beach is dog friendly. And for the photographers, the Beach is west facing so ideal for those sunset shots. All in all, it's a perfect place for walking in the fresh air.
