| Where | Find Out More |
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| Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs | www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk |
| Manston | www.manstonvillageonline.co.uk |
| Minster | www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk |
| Canterbury, Herne Bay & Whitstable | www.canterbury.co.uk |
| Dover, Sandwich & Deal | www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
| Action | |
| Health and fitness centres Swimming, gym, tennis, pitch & putt, croquet, spa suite, sports hall plus more. Hartsdown Leisure Centre & Ramsgate Sports Centre |
www.leisureforce.co.uk Tel: 01843 227959 |
| JJB fitness centres |
www.jjbfitness.co.uk Tel: 0844 249 53 38 |
| Bannatyne's health club |
www.bannatyne.co.uk Tel: 01843 600606 |
| Golf | |
| Manston Golf Centre A quarter of a mile east of Manston village lies the newest Golf Centre in Thanet. Our facilities include the best learning environment for all levels of golfers. Whether you want to take up golf or improve your game you will not find a better environment for learning and leisure. |
www.manstongolf.co.uk Manston Golf Centre, Manston Rd, Manston, Kent, CT12 5BE Tel: 01843 590005 |
| Open Royal St Georges Handicap certificates with a maximum of 18, for men and women, from their home clubs or appropriate golf governing body must be presented to the caddie master on the day, in order to be allowed on the course. | www.royalstgeorges.com Tel: 01304 613090 |
| Stonelees golf course & driving range, Ebbsfleet
Lane, nr Ebsfleet Tel: 01843 823133 St Augustine’s, Cottington Road, Cliffsend, Ramsgate Tel: 01843 590333 Walmer & Kingsdown, The Leas, Kingsdown, Deal Tel: 01304 373256 North Foreland, Convent Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862140 Westgate & Birchington, 176 Canterbury Road, Westgate-On-Sea Tel: 01843 831115 Broome Park, Canterbury Road, Barham, Canterbury Tel: 01227 831701 Canterbury, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury Tel: 01227 453532 Herne Bay, Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay Tel: 01227 742742 Chestfield, 103 Chestfield Road, Chestfield, Whitstable Tel: 01227 794411 |
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| Horse Riding | |
| Nelson Park Riding Centre Ltd for beginners to advance Tel: 01843 822251 Manston Riding Centre Tel: 01843 823622 Plum Pudding Equestrian Centre & Livery in Minnis Bay Tel: 01843 847142 |
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| Cycle routes | |
| The Viking Coastal Trail is Thanet’s most exciting leisure cycle route. Experienced or a novice, you’ll find plenty to enjoy around the Trail. Preston Parks is central to the 28 mile circular route. | www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk |
| Walking | |
| The Ramblers’ Association is a charity protecting public paths and countryside, promoting health and pleasure. Taking you places you never knew before. | www.ramblers.org.uk Tel: 020 7339 8500 |
| Fishing | |
| Kent offers the possibilities of sea, lake and river fishing. An angler’s dream! | |
| Windsurfing & Sailing | |
| Minnis Bay near Birchington is a rural country bay with; chalets for hire; a first aid hut; lifeguards and bay inspectors; café; sailing club; parking facilities; wind surfing area; deck chairs for hire; a picnic area; nearby public house; toilets; the Blue Flag seaside award. | |
| Bowling & Bowls | |
| Ten pin bowling AMF Addington Street, Margate Tel: 01843 291010 Bugsy’s Ethelbert Crescent, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 228632 Bowls Thanet Indoor Bowl Centre Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville Tel:01843 227083 |
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| Children’s entertainment happy kids’, happy parents! |
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| Jungle Jim’s playbarn and family fun farm provide indoor soft play barn with cafe. Outdoor play frame, farmyard animals, giant sandpit, mini golf, fantastic food and drinks available. | www.jungle-jims.co.uk Quex Park Estate, Birchington Tel: 01843 847863 |
| Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is a mainline railway built for a millionaire racing driver in the 1920’s, with all locomotives and carriages just one third full size. Truly one of the railway wonders of the world. | www.rhdr.org.uk Tel: 01797 362353 |
| Relax | |
| Beaches beauty, history, adventure | |
| Broadstairs - Viking Bay is an award winning sandy beach. Visitor Info Centre Tel: 01843 583333 Dickens House Tel: 01843 861232 Margate - Sandy beach, lively waterfront and picturesque harbour, a favourite with artist Turner. Visitor Info Centre Tel: 01843 58333 Ramsgate - Royal Harbour and Maritime Museum provide harbour cruises and historic buildings. Visitor Info Centre Tel: 01843 587765 Reculver - explore natural history and fossils of the shoreline at Reculver Country Park. See the famous towers, a well-known landmark along the Kent coast. Visitor Info Centre Tel: 01227 361911 Herne Bay - Promenade and seafront gardens are perfect for strolling, whilst the jetty offers unique views of the town, fishing and small boats. Visitor Info Centre Tel: 01227 361911 Whitstable - famous worldwide for oysters, the working harbour is a magnet for visitors who come to buy fresh fish and seafood and dine at local gourmet restaurants. Visitor Info Centre: 01227 275482 Sandwich - The Historic Town Quay is one of the original Cinque Ports. Sandwich is a medieval town with ancient narrow streets. Take a waterside walk and see the yachts along the quay. Visitor Info Centre Tel: 01304 613565 Dover - Dover Museum “Bronze Age Boat” has recently unveiled this 3000-year-old boat. Dover Castle is located on the famous White Cliffs. The castle contains 2000 years of history. Visitor Info Centre: 01304 211067 |
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| Cinema | |
| Carlton Westgate-on Sea Tel: 01843 832019 Vue Tel: 08712 240240 Granville Ramsgate Tel: 01843 591750 Windsor Broadstairs Tel: 01843 865726 |
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| Eating Out | |
| Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate offer the full menu | www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk |
| Canterbury, Herne Bay & Whitstable a little further to travel but worth it | www.canterbury.co.uk |
| Pleasure | |
| Festivals - Broadstairs Folk Week - August 2008 Music, dance, song, workshops, kid stuff & craft fair. |
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk Tel: 01843 604080 |
| Casinos | |
| Cascades Casino Zion Place, Margate Tel: 01843 225248 Grosvenor Casino Harbour Parade, Ramsgate Tel: 01843 585678 |
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| Theatre | |
| Theatre Royal Margate est 1786 by Royal Patent. Be captivated, be entertained. | www.theatreroyalmargate.co.uk Tel: 01843 293877 |
| Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. You won’t be disappointed! Why not make your visit a little more special and relax in our Cafe Bar before your show. | www.marlowetheatre.com Tel: 01227 787787 |
| Winter Gardens is one of the biggest theatres and event venues in Kent. It hosts a wide variety of shows from Victoria Wood to line dancing and tea dances. | www.margatewintergardens.co.uk Tel: 01843 296111 |
| Shopping | |
| Westwood Shopping Centres Petrol stations, Homebase, Currys, Matalan, Comet, Pets at Home, Tesco, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Sainsburys, Burger King, plus more. Westwood Cross - Debenhams, M & S, Next, T K Maxx, Boots, Thorntons, Subway, Mothercare, plus more |
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