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Sightseeing
There is ample free parking at Rye Harbour. Take a leisurely walk along the coast and pay a visit to the Discovery Centre. Afterwards you can visit the dog friendly pub, William the Conqueror or the cafe before heading into the centre of Rye which is steeped in history and has a host of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
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Rye Harbour
There is ample free parking at Rye Harbour. Take a leisurely walk along the coast and pay a visit to the Discovery Centre. Afterwards you can visit the dog friendly pub, William the Conqueror or the cafe before heading into the centre of Rye which is steeped in history and has a host of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Visit the historic town of Rye and enjoy its many independent shops, tea shops and restaurants. Join a Rye tour from the Tourist Information Centre or purchase a Rye Quiz Trail for 4.00 and enjoy the challenge at your leisurely pace.
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Rye
Visit the historic town of Rye and enjoy its many independent shops, tea shops and restaurants. Join a Rye tour from the Tourist Information Centre or purchase a Rye Quiz Trail for 4.00 and enjoy the challenge at your leisurely pace.
Take a walk along the shingle beach in Dungeness, followed by lunch at The Pilot pub, renowned for its fish and chips. Visit the old lighthouse when open and buy fresh fish and seafood from the little store opposite The Pilot.
Visit the Nature Reserve to see the local wildlife.
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Dungeness
Take a walk along the shingle beach in Dungeness, followed by lunch at The Pilot pub, renowned for its fish and chips. Visit the old lighthouse when open and buy fresh fish and seafood from the little store opposite The Pilot.
Visit the Nature Reserve to see the local wildlife.
Spend a day at Port Lympne Safari Park. You can take a picnic to enjoy. Get up close to the wonderful animals here by joining the truck through the reserve or walk at your own pace.
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Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadSpend a day at Port Lympne Safari Park. You can take a picnic to enjoy. Get up close to the wonderful animals here by joining the truck through the reserve or walk at your own pace.
Camber Sands is a lovely beach just 20 minutes drive from Appledore featuring soft sand dunes and wide stretched beach for total relaxation.
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Camber Sands
Camber Sands is a lovely beach just 20 minutes drive from Appledore featuring soft sand dunes and wide stretched beach for total relaxation.
Visit our local Vineyard in Appledore for a tasting or lunch package. You can even take your own picnic. Other local vineyards to visit are Chapel Down (Small Hythe, Tenterden), Biddenden Vineyards and Woodchurch.
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Gusbourne Estate Vineyard
Kenardington RoadVisit our local Vineyard in Appledore for a tasting or lunch package. You can even take your own picnic. Other local vineyards to visit are Chapel Down (Small Hythe, Tenterden), Biddenden Vineyards and Woodchurch.
Beautiful Castle and garden approximately 30 minutes drive from Appledore.
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Leeds Castle
Beautiful Castle and garden approximately 30 minutes drive from Appledore.
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Lovely castle worth that extra mile. Approximately 1.5 hours drive from Appledore.
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Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadThe childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Lovely castle worth that extra mile. Approximately 1.5 hours drive from Appledore.
Steeped in History, drive along the coast to Winchelsea and look for crabs along the beach with children.
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Winchelsea Beach
Steeped in History, drive along the coast to Winchelsea and look for crabs along the beach with children.
Hastings
Visit the old battle site of Hastings.
Smallhythe Place in Small Hythe, near Tenterden in Kent, is a half-timbered house built in the late 15th or early 16th century and since 1947 cared for by the National Trust. The house was originally called 'Port House' and before the River Rother and the sea receded it served a thriving shipyard: in Old English hythe means "landing place". It was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1928.
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National Trust - Smallhythe Place
Smallhythe RoadSmallhythe Place in Small Hythe, near Tenterden in Kent, is a half-timbered house built in the late 15th or early 16th century and since 1947 cared for by the National Trust. The house was originally called 'Port House' and before the River Rother and the sea receded it served a thriving shipyard: in Old English hythe means "landing place". It was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1928.
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadLovely coastal walk along the cliff top.
Visit this for lovely wild cats less than 30 minutes drive.
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The Big Cat Sanctuary
Headcorn RoadVisit this for lovely wild cats less than 30 minutes drive.
Lovely day out for families just 15 minutes from Appledore. Can take a picnic and enjoy it there.
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South Of England Rare Breeds Centre
Lovely day out for families just 15 minutes from Appledore. Can take a picnic and enjoy it there.
Great town with lovely restaurants, cafes and independent shops. Fresh seafood.
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Folkestone Beach
Great town with lovely restaurants, cafes and independent shops. Fresh seafood.
Take a trip on a steam train to Bodium Castle from Tenterden.
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Kent & East Sussex Railway
Station RoadTake a trip on a steam train to Bodium Castle from Tenterden.
Walk as little or as far as you wish. You can even walk the 6 miles to Rye, look around, have some lunch and catch the train back to Appledore. With arrangement, we can arrange pick up from the station as it is only 5 minutes drive from us.
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Royal Military Canal
Walk as little or as far as you wish. You can even walk the 6 miles to Rye, look around, have some lunch and catch the train back to Appledore. With arrangement, we can arrange pick up from the station as it is only 5 minutes drive from us.
Visit Sissinghurst and the famous White Garden as featured on Gardener's World.
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdVisit Sissinghurst and the famous White Garden as featured on Gardener's World.
Relax and have a tour and tasting at Tenterden's own brewery. Award winning beers.
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Old Dairy Brewery
Unit 2 Station RdRelax and have a tour and tasting at Tenterden's own brewery. Award winning beers.
Visit Curious Brewery opposite Ashford International Train Station for a tour and tasting.
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The Curious Brewery
Victoria RoadVisit Curious Brewery opposite Ashford International Train Station for a tour and tasting.
If shopping for a designer bargain is your favourite pastime, then the designer outlet in Ashford (20 mins drive) is a must. Good choice of food outlets too.
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Ashford Designer Outlet
If shopping for a designer bargain is your favourite pastime, then the designer outlet in Ashford (20 mins drive) is a must. Good choice of food outlets too.
This museum has a lot of interesting historic information on the area. There is a pay and display car park directly at the museum.
Tenterden Museum
Station RoadThis museum has a lot of interesting historic information on the area. There is a pay and display car park directly at the museum.
Food scene
Visit the lovely town of Tenterden where you will find an abundance of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Montalbanho is a first class Italian offering great service and food.
Prezzo's is a family favourite casual Italian restaurant
Del's Fish Bar (St Michael's) serves great take away fish and chips
The Vine, The White Lion and The Woolpack pubs all offer a varied menu
The Hoof and Hook is a popular burger restaurant
For coffee shops, you really are spoilt for choice in Tenterden but some of our favourites are Bottega, behind Montalbanho for great coffee and breakfast/light bites
Nutmeg on Sayer's Lane
Amy's Pantry
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Tenterden High Street
24 High StVisit the lovely town of Tenterden where you will find an abundance of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Montalbanho is a first class Italian offering great service and food.
Prezzo's is a family favourite casual Italian restaurant
Del's Fish Bar (St Michael's) serves great take away fish and chips
The Vine, The White Lion and The Woolpack pubs all offer a varied menu
The Hoof and Hook is a popular burger restaurant
For coffee shops, you really are spoilt for choice in Tenterden but some of our favourites are Bottega, behind Montalbanho for great coffee and breakfast/light bites
Nutmeg on Sayer's Lane
Amy's Pantry
Appledore
Enjoy home made cakes and lunches in a unique tearoom in Appledore. Booking is recommended on 01233 758555 but not always essential. Open Wednesday's - Sunday.
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Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room
26 The StEnjoy home made cakes and lunches in a unique tearoom in Appledore. Booking is recommended on 01233 758555 but not always essential. Open Wednesday's - Sunday.
Generous sized pub meals with firm favourites such as the steak and stilton pie, the Lion Burger and fish pie. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
The Black Lion station
15 The StGenerous sized pub meals with firm favourites such as the steak and stilton pie, the Lion Burger and fish pie. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Mahdi Spice (Madhi Lounge) deliver food to Appledore and is free delivery over 25.00. Lovely Indian cuisine.
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Mahdi Spice
50 Cinque Ports StMahdi Spice (Madhi Lounge) deliver food to Appledore and is free delivery over 25.00. Lovely Indian cuisine.
Dog friendly pub and pretty beer garden at rear offer a good menu just five minutes from Appledore.
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The Ferry Inn - Pub & Restaurant Stone-In-Oxney
Tenterden RoadDog friendly pub and pretty beer garden at rear offer a good menu just five minutes from Appledore.
Dog friendly characterful pub just five minutes from Appledore.
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The Woolpack Inn Warehorne
Church LaneDog friendly characterful pub just five minutes from Appledore.
Dog friendly pub offering good food which is a welcome stop after a walk on Rye Harbour. Park in the free car park at the Harbour and walk back to the pub which is a just a few minutes away.
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William the Conqueror
Dog friendly pub offering good food which is a welcome stop after a walk on Rye Harbour. Park in the free car park at the Harbour and walk back to the pub which is a just a few minutes away.
Lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Rye, most are dog friendly and offer good menus to suit all dietary requirements.
High Street
High StreetLots of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Rye, most are dog friendly and offer good menus to suit all dietary requirements.
Great, modern pub/restaurant just 15 minutes drive from Appledore in Bethersden.
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The Pig & Sty
Ashford RoadGreat, modern pub/restaurant just 15 minutes drive from Appledore in Bethersden.
Dog friendy pub with dining courtyard at rear. Vegan options have been recommended.
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The White Lion Bar
High StreetDog friendy pub with dining courtyard at rear. Vegan options have been recommended.
Balfour Winery
Five Oak LaneThis is a wonderful Italian restaurant offering a lovely menu and impeccable service. A family run business that values its customer's.
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Montalbano Italian
75 High StThis is a wonderful Italian restaurant offering a lovely menu and impeccable service. A family run business that values its customer's.
A atmospheric jazz lounge bar with live music every night. A variety of professional musicians, some from Ronnie Scott's in London, The Ritz and the Oriental. Fine list of champagne, wines, cocktails, mocktails and whisky. Also sells a non alcoholic beer and a local beer, tea, coffee and sharing cheese and meat platters. Dog friendly.
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The Grapevine Rye
1 Conduit HillA atmospheric jazz lounge bar with live music every night. A variety of professional musicians, some from Ronnie Scott's in London, The Ritz and the Oriental. Fine list of champagne, wines, cocktails, mocktails and whisky. Also sells a non alcoholic beer and a local beer, tea, coffee and sharing cheese and meat platters. Dog friendly.
City/town information
Visit the lovely town of Tenterden where you will find an abundance of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. There is a museum and steam railway, large park with children's play area. The Tenterden Leisure Centre has a indoor pool, gym and various classes. The town has main supermarket's to meet all of your needs. On Friday morning's, there is a market selling fresh breads, cakes and savoury delights, cheeses, olives, fruit and vegetables and a fishmonger. A visit to the church in the centre is an enjoyable trip.
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Tenterden
Visit the lovely town of Tenterden where you will find an abundance of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. There is a museum and steam railway, large park with children's play area. The Tenterden Leisure Centre has a indoor pool, gym and various classes. The town has main supermarket's to meet all of your needs. On Friday morning's, there is a market selling fresh breads, cakes and savoury delights, cheeses, olives, fruit and vegetables and a fishmonger. A visit to the church in the centre is an enjoyable trip.
Live music features at The Grapevine in this cool Champagne/Wine bar. Table service at the touch of a button. Great champagne, wine list and cocktails/mocktails and whisky. Non alcoholic beer and local beer too. Serving cheese.meat sharting platters to accompany your drinks. Dog friendly.
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Rye
Live music features at The Grapevine in this cool Champagne/Wine bar. Table service at the touch of a button. Great champagne, wine list and cocktails/mocktails and whisky. Non alcoholic beer and local beer too. Serving cheese.meat sharting platters to accompany your drinks. Dog friendly.
Visit Canterbury Cathedral and wander around the cobbled streets of Canterbury for shopping and lunch. Take a ghost tour, water tour or visit the vineyards and distilleries in the area. Lots of park and family favourites.
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Canterbury
Visit Canterbury Cathedral and wander around the cobbled streets of Canterbury for shopping and lunch. Take a ghost tour, water tour or visit the vineyards and distilleries in the area. Lots of park and family favourites.
Lots of history in Rye, join the history tour or ghost tour or purchase the Quiz Trail/Souvenir for 4.00 from the Tourist point. Go to Rye Harbour for a refreshing walk along the coast and stop off at the William the Conqueror (dog friendly) pub or cafe there.
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Rye
Lots of history in Rye, join the history tour or ghost tour or purchase the Quiz Trail/Souvenir for 4.00 from the Tourist point. Go to Rye Harbour for a refreshing walk along the coast and stop off at the William the Conqueror (dog friendly) pub or cafe there.
A great seaside place to visit offering lots of independent and larger shops, good seafood.
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Folkestone
A great seaside place to visit offering lots of independent and larger shops, good seafood.
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Worth downloading The Happy Cow App on your phone which lists vegan/vegetarian restaurants and cafe's in the area with rating's.