Vanessa And Paul's Guidebook
Days out
Zoos, wildlife parks
Howlers Zoo is the perfect place to spend the day out with friends and family. Only a short 5 minute drive away from magnolia cottage.
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Howletts Wildtierpark
Bekesbourne LaneHowlers Zoo is the perfect place to spend the day out with friends and family. Only a short 5 minute drive away from magnolia cottage.
Just a 25 minute walk away from Magnolia Cottage or a short drive away to see the largest number of animal species in Kent. A family owned park that offers animal encounters to get up close to some of their most loved creatures.
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadJust a 25 minute walk away from Magnolia Cottage or a short drive away to see the largest number of animal species in Kent. A family owned park that offers animal encounters to get up close to some of their most loved creatures.
Step back in time and see the amazing ruins of Dover Castle. A wonderful day out for young and old. With great views over the English Channel it’s a must.
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Schloss Dover
Castle Hill RoadStep back in time and see the amazing ruins of Dover Castle. A wonderful day out for young and old. With great views over the English Channel it’s a must.
Reach for the sky at Dreamland amusement park in its recently landscaped and expanded park. With lovingly restored vintage rides, thrilling new rides, adventurous street and unique bars. Showing an eclectic programme of live events it’s surely one not to be missed while staying at Magnolia Cottage.
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Dreamland
Marine TerraceReach for the sky at Dreamland amusement park in its recently landscaped and expanded park. With lovingly restored vintage rides, thrilling new rides, adventurous street and unique bars. Showing an eclectic programme of live events it’s surely one not to be missed while staying at Magnolia Cottage.
Quex Park
Park LaneThis is the most wonderful trip to get you back down to earth after the hustle bustle of busy lives… book online before you go to avoid disappointment..can be done last minute if you’re lucky..parking in castle car park which is a 5 min walk away from where your punting trip starts.
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Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneThis is the most wonderful trip to get you back down to earth after the hustle bustle of busy lives… book online before you go to avoid disappointment..can be done last minute if you’re lucky..parking in castle car park which is a 5 min walk away from where your punting trip starts.
Canoe wild in Fordwich
See Canterbury and the surrounding areas from The River Stour .. rent a canoe kayak SUP board .
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Canoe Wild - Fordwich
The DroveCanoe wild in Fordwich
See Canterbury and the surrounding areas from The River Stour .. rent a canoe kayak SUP board .
Food scene
A friendly family run bar and restaurant with delicious food and a large choice of drinks to wet your appetite. Only a 5 minute walk from Magnolia Cottage.
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The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury RoadA friendly family run bar and restaurant with delicious food and a large choice of drinks to wet your appetite. Only a 5 minute walk from Magnolia Cottage.
Offering traditional pub food in a friendly environment. The anchor inn holds events most sundays with live bands and singers. Just ( minutes walk from Magnolia Cottage.
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Anchor Inn
High StreetOffering traditional pub food in a friendly environment. The anchor inn holds events most sundays with live bands and singers. Just ( minutes walk from Magnolia Cottage.
Beautiful Michelin star 2019. 3 rosette 2020 and restaurant of the year 2019-2020. This is surely a place to treat that special someone or celebrate in style.
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The Fordwich Arms
King StreetBeautiful Michelin star 2019. 3 rosette 2020 and restaurant of the year 2019-2020. This is surely a place to treat that special someone or celebrate in style.
Large garden and large outdoor seating area. A beautiful place to unwind in peaceful surroundings. Good food and a friendly service.
The Griffins Head station
Griffin HillLarge garden and large outdoor seating area. A beautiful place to unwind in peaceful surroundings. Good food and a friendly service.
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadBeautiful outdoor space. Plenty of parking across the road. A great place to rest and recharge with your favourite glass of wine and some great food. Beautiful views of the river stour with a river bank walk or even kayak.
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The George & Dragon
24 Fisher StBeautiful outdoor space. Plenty of parking across the road. A great place to rest and recharge with your favourite glass of wine and some great food. Beautiful views of the river stour with a river bank walk or even kayak.
Great outdoor and spacious indoor space. Good pub grub, friendly service and a river walk along the river stour before or after your visit. Take a river boat trip from here too.
The Dog And Duck Plucks Gutter
The StreetGreat outdoor and spacious indoor space. Good pub grub, friendly service and a river walk along the river stour before or after your visit. Take a river boat trip from here too.
The Black Pig
Barnsole RoadA large garden and a friendly service.
Neighbourhoods
The Cinque Port of Sandwich offers local shops, cafes, pubs and micro breweries. With its narrow streets the town has so much charm. A must see for those that love a quaint town by the river Stour.
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Sandwich
The Cinque Port of Sandwich offers local shops, cafes, pubs and micro breweries. With its narrow streets the town has so much charm. A must see for those that love a quaint town by the river Stour.
Spa days
Totally relax and unwind at a selection of day spas.
The Rose Garden Spa
140 WincheapFor the perfect Birthday or Anniversary treat why not book the beautiful east well manor. Just 25 minute drive from Wingham.
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
For the perfect Birthday or Anniversary treat why not book the beautiful east well manor. Just 25 minute drive from Wingham.
Vineyards
A lovely local vineyard that is an hour walk away through apple and pear orchards.
Have a great afternoon out tasting quality wines and learning about how these wines are made. For just £12 per person it was a very informative and fun afternoon.
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Barnsole Vineyard
A lovely local vineyard that is an hour walk away through apple and pear orchards.
Have a great afternoon out tasting quality wines and learning about how these wines are made. For just £12 per person it was a very informative and fun afternoon.
Just 8 mins drive from wingham (or maybe a taxi if you plan to do a lot of sampling) very easy to get to.
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Simpsons Wine Estate
Church LaneJust 8 mins drive from wingham (or maybe a taxi if you plan to do a lot of sampling) very easy to get to.
Chartham Vineyard
Station Road20 minute drive from Wingham. Easy day out.
Shopping
Outlets and city centre retail shopping
Stock up on all those desirable designer outfits at ashford outlet centre. 40 minute drive to designer label heaven
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Ashford Designer Outlet
Kimberley WayStock up on all those desirable designer outfits at ashford outlet centre. 40 minute drive to designer label heaven
Fenwicks plus an array of other retail shops from primark to Hobbs, cafes and restaurants. This historic city has everything to suit everyone..
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Fenwick
N/A St George's StFenwicks plus an array of other retail shops from primark to Hobbs, cafes and restaurants. This historic city has everything to suit everyone..
With shops, cinema and bingo there’s enough to satisfy everyone all in one place. Free parking.
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Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdWith shops, cinema and bingo there’s enough to satisfy everyone all in one place. Free parking.
Canterbury (Bus Station)
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Golf courses
Watch the Golf Open or play 18 holes yourself in your own time. Golfers will need a handicap of 18 or below to play the course.
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Royal St George’s Golf Club
Watch the Golf Open or play 18 holes yourself in your own time. Golfers will need a handicap of 18 or below to play the course.
Canterbury Golf Club and Driving Range
Littlebourne RoadJust 8 mins drive from Wingham. Friendly welcoming course.
22 minutes drive from Wingham. Visitors welcome. One of the best courses in Kent. Beautiful views along the course.
Chestfield Golf Club
103 Chestfield Rd22 minutes drive from Wingham. Visitors welcome. One of the best courses in Kent. Beautiful views along the course.
Just 12 minutes drive from Wingham this course is close to ramsgate. This is a full length 9 hole championship course which can be played from multiple Tee off positions to make up to 18 holes. It also has a floodlit driving range.
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Stonelees Golf Centre
Ebbsfleet LaneJust 12 minutes drive from Wingham this course is close to ramsgate. This is a full length 9 hole championship course which can be played from multiple Tee off positions to make up to 18 holes. It also has a floodlit driving range.
Quex Adventure Golf