Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Whitstable

Whitstable is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 30,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 37 parks, 39 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are All Saints Church (1 km), Seasalter Levels (4 km) and Foxes Cross Bottom (4 km).

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Whitstable, Kent
Whitstable, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Whitstable at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 30,195
Coordinates
51.3607° N, 1.0257° E
Places within 50 km
147 (147 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Whitstable

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Whitstable: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Whitstable

78 parks within 100 km of Whitstable. The closest is Seasalter Levels (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Whitstable

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Whitstable. The closest is Canterbury Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Whitstable

66 churches within 100 km of Whitstable. The closest is All Saints Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Whitstable

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Whitstable. The closest is South Swale Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Whitstable

15 treks within 100 km of Whitstable. The closest is Stour Valley Walk (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Whitstable

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Whitstable. The closest is Herne Bay Pier (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Whitstable

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Whitstable
  2. 7 km South Swale Nature Reserve · nature spot, Kent
  3. 4 km Seasalter Levels · park, Kent
  4. 1 km Foxes Cross Bottom · park, Kent
  5. 9 km West Blean Wood · nature spot, Kent
  6. 7 km All Saints Church · church, Kent
  7. 1 km Back to Whitstable

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How to reach Whitstable

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Whitstable by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3778Seasalter Levels (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3968Canterbury Castle (13 km)
    Churches3466All Saints Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1531South Swale Nature Reserve (7 km)
    Treks415Stour Valley Walk (18 km)
    Beaches & coast613Herne Bay Pier (8 km)
    Museums511The Seaside Museum (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46North Foreland (37 km)
    Caves13Margate Caves (32 km)
    Temples02Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (57 km)
    Other attractions02Lamb House (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nasir Mosque (41 km)

    Whitstable: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Whitstable?

    All Saints Church (church, about 1 km), Seasalter Levels (park, about 4 km), Foxes Cross Bottom (park, about 4 km), South Swale Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), West Blean Wood (nature spot, about 8 km), Herne Bay Pier (beach, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Whitstable?

    147 places on Spotwander: 37 parks, 39 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 treks.

    Which is the nearest park to Whitstable?

    Seasalter Levels, about 4 km by road; Foxes Cross Bottom (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Whitstable?

    Canterbury Castle, about 13 km by road; Maison Dieu (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Whitstable?

    All Saints Church, about 1 km by road; St Dunstans Church (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Whitstable?

    Start in Whitstable, visit South Swale Nature Reserve, then Seasalter Levels, then Foxes Cross Bottom, then West Blean Wood, then All Saints Church, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Whitstable?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Whitstable

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Whitstable’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Whitstable on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.