The County of Kent – Often called “The Garden of England” the county of Kent is one of the Home Counties and is located to the south-east of London, actually bordering the Greater London area and also bordering the Thames Estuary, East Sussex and Surrey. Kent has an area of around 1,440 square miles and a sizeable population of over 1.7 million, making it the 6th largest county by population in England. Kent has one city in the shape of the historic Canterbury and has many fine attractions making it a worthwhile place to visit when you are in this part of England. Other large towns include Maidstone, Dartford, Ashford and Dover.
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Herne Bay Kent
Herne Bay Kent – Herne Bay is a coastal town in north-eastern Kent in England, United Kingdom. It is part of the Canterbury district and has a population of about 35,000 inhabitants. The town is situated at the estuary of the River Thames 7 km north of the city of Canterbury and 2 km east of the town of Whitstable. The seafront of Herne Bay houses a clock tower built in 1837. Until 1978, Herne Bay had the second longest pier in the UK. The town of Herne Bay began as a small port that received goods and passengers from London en route to Canterbury and Dover. The town then developed as a spa town since the early 19 th century after construction by investors of its pier and promenade.
See a Kent map here: http://www.my-towns.co.uk/kent-map.html
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July 29, 2010
Whitstable Marine Hotel Kent
Marine Hotel Whitstable Kent
You can discover all the delights that Whitstable in Kent has to offer by staying at the delightful Marine Hotel, which overlooks the sea at the top of Tankerton Slopes. Within easy reach of Herne Bay, Canterbury and Ramsgate, the Marine Hotel Whitstable offers good value accommodation in its 31 rooms which all have en-suite bathrooms and television, 20 of the rooms also offer sea views for those who like this facility. The Marine Hotel is also available for functions, parties and weddings and its ballroom has space for 180 guests, with meals for up to 150. The hotel facilities also include a comfortable restaurant, bar and lounge. Whitstable is located on the north coast of Kent and has for many centuries been famous for its oysters which are a delicacy in local and national restaurants, other shellfish and seafood are also freely available in the town throughout the year, whatever the weather. So for your stay in Whitstable why not try out the Marine Hotel, with rooms offered from 87 euros per night. Kent Map.
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January 22, 2010
Barnsole Vineyard Canterbury Kent
If you are visiting Canterbury in Kent, United Kingdom this year, and are looking for something a little different to do, why not try a visit to the Barnsole Vineyard, a family run vineyard which produces high quality wines and welcomes visitors for free wine tastings and a guided tour of the vineyard which covers an area of just 3 acres. Open from April to October when the Canterbury weather is at its best, a charge of just £1.50 per person is asked for a guided tour of the vineyard, you can also purchase wine on the premises. The Barnsole Vineyard is located on Fleming Road, Staple, Canterbury and the telephone number is 01304 812 530. Why not take out an hour or two to visit this interesting and different Kent attraction. Canterbury Map.
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