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Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Whitstable
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Whitstable
Whitstable is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Blean, 33km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Whitstable is in England, United Kingdom, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Blean, about 6 km away.
Whitstable ( ) is a town in the Canterbury district, on the north coast of Kent, England, at the convergence of the Swale and the Greater Thames Estuary, five miles (eight kilometres) north of Canterbury and two miles (three kilometres) west of Herne Bay. In 2021 it had a population of 32,196.
The town, formerly knownRead more
as Whitstable-on-Sea, was famous for oysters, collected from beds beyond the low water mark from Roman times until the mid-20th century. The annual Whitstable Oyster Festival takes place during the summer.
In 1830, the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, one of the earliest passenger services, opened. In 1832, the company built a harbour and extended the line to handle coal and other bulk cargos for the City of Canterbury. The railway has closed, but the harbour still plays an important role in the town's economy. The railway route is now a cycle path which leads to Canterbury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Whitstable?
Within an hour or so of Whitstable: Canterbury Cathedral (10 km), Leeds Castle (30 km), Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel) (31 km), Dover Castle (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Whitstable?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.
Where is Whitstable?
Whitstable is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Blean.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,196
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3607, 1.0257
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Whitstable
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
tunnel
Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Dover Castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
White Cliffs of Dover
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
42 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
Mermaid Street, Rye
Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Rye
A hilltop town of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, once a Cinque Port and now stranded two miles inland.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Whitstable
- 31 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
- 67 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
- 68 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
- 76 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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