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A PRIME LOCATION Your guide to the and beyond

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WELCOME TO VICTORY PIER

Situated on a broad stretch of the , Victory Pier offers luxurious waterside living with great rail and road links to the stylish shops, bars and restaurants of Central London, , & . CONTENTS: Victory Pier is the ideal location to relax & unwind with some of the most beautiful countryside & seaside 6 Food and Drink locations within close proximity. If you prefer an active 12 Get Active day out there is a huge range of outdoor activities to choose from including horse riding, sailing, kayaking, 20 Retail Therapy kite surfing, rock climbing and golf. 24 Be Entertained Within this guide we uncover some of the best places to eat, drink, shop, live and explore all within 30 minutes 28 The Great Outdoors of Victory Pier, along with places of interest in London, Canterbury, and Tunbridge Wells which are 34 Within Reach all accessible within an hour.

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FOOD & DRINK

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4. Hengist (French) 7. The Black Horse Inn 7 – 9 High Street, Aylesford (British) FOOD Near Maidstone ME20 7AX Pilgrims Way, Thurnham 01622 719 273 Maidstone, Kent 1. Zippers 15 minute drive ME14 3LD (Modern European) 01622 737 185 A modern eclectic restaurant, 26 minute drive Unit 8 Jetty 5, Chatham Quays, décor is modern and cool and Chatham, Kent ME4 4ZJ the al fresco terrace is the only Tucked beneath the steep face 01634 893 726 place to be when summer 10 minute walk of the on the comes. The menu is modern Pilgrims Way this homely and French and the wine list inspired. A contemporary family welcoming Inn adorned with hops and beams serves local restaurant situated on www.hengistrestaurant.co.uk Chatham’s historic former & homegrown produce to give naval dockyard, Zippers has a you an exciting range of laid back atmosphere. Its glass 5. Bartellas mouth-watering English frontage and outdoor terrace and Continental dishes. 9. Dining In offers great views of the (Mediterranean) Hempstead Valley Shopping Marina whatever the weather. Hook Green, Meopham www.wellieboot.net/ Centre, Gillingham, Kent DA13 0JE home_blackhorse ME7 3PD www.zippers-chatham.co.uk 01474 812 154 01634 387 076 17 minute drive 11 minute drive 2. Topes Restaurant 8. The Swan (British) A restaurant and cocktail 35 Swan Street,West Malling Hempstead Valley Shopping (Modern European) lounge serving Mediterranean ME19 6JU Centre is home to a wide 60 High Street, Rochester inspired food, Bartella's offers 01732 521 910 range of over 50 popular ME1 1JY comfortable and attractive 27 minute drive retailers. For lovers of quality 01634 845 270 surroundings. food, it houses the largest 8 minute drive This super slick restaurant on M&S in Medway and the www.bartellas.com Swan Street is set inside a largest Sainsbury’s in Kent. A modern European restaurant refurbished 15th century offering locally sourced, fresh, www.hempsteadvalley.co.uk 6. The Farm House coaching inn, its chic interior seasonal produce. The and the kitchen’s critically restaurant is set in a 15th, (British) acclaimed modern British menu 16th and 17th Century 97 – 99 High Street have already earned two AA building and many of the West Malling ME19 6NA rosettes and a Michelin listing. original features remain. 01732 843 257 24 minute drive www.theswanwestmalling.co.uk www.topesrestaurant.com Built when QE1 was on the 3. Pizza Express (Italian) throne, the Farm House has an updated, trendy bar area, 21 – 23 High Street, a pair of dining rooms, a Rochester, sunny decked terrace and Kent ME1 1LN charming walled garden.The 01634 812 171 owners are committed to 8 minute drive sourcing fresh, local ingredients of the highest quality. Bright and buzzy, serving good quality, affordable Italian food. www.elitepubs.com/ the_farmhouse www.pizzaexpress.com

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12. The Coopers Arms 14. Costa Coffee 10 St Margarets Street, 255 High Street, Chatham, DRINK Rochester, Kent ME1 1TL Kent ME4 4BQ 0871 223 8000 01634 812 315 8 minute drive 10 minute walk

A small pub located off www.costacoffee.co.uk Rochester high street with friendly staff and clientele, 15. The Rochester they only serve bar snacks so fill up before you arrive. Coffee Company 146 High Street, Rochester, 13. MUMU Lounge Bar Kent ME1 1ER 01634 540 032 108 – 110 Week Street, 7 minute drive Maidstone, Kent ME14 1RH 01622 669 800 www.rochestercoffeeco.co.uk 23 minute drive

A funky lounge bar set in a 10. Ship and Trades 11. Tudor Rose Pub Grade II listed building Maritime Way, 29/31 High Street, Upnor, MuMu’s has a restaurant, 2 Chatham Maritime ME4 3ER Kent ME2 4XG bars and a nightclub. 01634 895 200 01634 715 305 10 minute walk 6 minute drive www.mumuloungebar.com Comfortable furnishings and Situated next to , soft lighting create a relaxed overlooking the River Medway atmosphere in which guests and St Mary’s Island, the Tudor In addition Victory Pier will benefit from a can enjoy bar meals and a Rose celebrates all things selection of onsite bars, restaurants and cafés selection of ales, lagers and nautical. The menu features new world wines. Outside home made dishes using there is waterfront seating locally sourced ingredients with overlooking the boats in the traditional home cooked roast marina and across the River dinners on a Sunday. Medway to Upnor Castle.

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GET ACTIVE

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3. Virgin Active - Medway Valley HEALTH AND Leisure Park Chariot Way, Rochester, Kent ME2 2SS 01634 292 900 FITNESS 10 minute drive

www.virginactive.co.uk

4. David Lloyd Maidstone Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LW 01622 607 600 23 minute drive

www.davidlloyd.co.uk/ maidstone

In addition Victory Pier will benefit from onsite Health and Fitness facilities

1. Waterfront Leisure Health and Leisure Centre, 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1UB 01634 280 033 1 minute walk

www.waterfrontleisure.co.uk

2. Roko Health Clubs Off Will Adams Way, Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent ME8 6BY 01634 233 348 5 minute drive

www.roko.co.uk

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9. Callum Park OUTDOOR Horse riding Basser Hill, Lower Halstow, , Kent ME9 7TY 01795 844 258 SPORTS 15 minute drive Situated on the beautiful Kent 5. The Ice Bowl 8. Deangate Ridge coastline, the centre boasts an Ambley Road, Golf Club impressive range of services for Gillingham Business Park, Dux Court Road, Hoo, riders as young as 3 years of Gillingham, Kent ME8 0PU Rochester, Kent ME3 8RZ age. Whether you have years 01634 388 477 10 minute drive of experience or are a complete 5 minute drive beginner, you will find one of Situated on the , the best and safest riding The South East's premier ice with breathtaking views of the environments in the UK today rink, boasting a full size ice Medway estuary, Deangate just waiting for you to enjoy. pad with seating for over Ridge is an 18-hole, par 71 1000 people. course measuring 6,300 www.callumpark.com 11. Action Watersports yards. Set among rolling Lake 1, Dengemarsh Road www.theicebowl.co.uk parkland and trees, its 10. UK Kitesurfing , Kent TN29 9JH excellently kept fairways and 50 Park Avenue, Maidstone 01797 321 885 6. Chatham Ski and greens offer a real challenge to Kent ME14 5HL 1 hour 15 minute drive Snowboard Centre golfers of all standards, from 07748 773 360 the complete novice to the 25 minute drive Located on the purpose built, Alpine Park, Capstone Road professional. The 11-bay freshwater lake in Lydd, Kent, Gillingham ME7 3JH driving range is a popular UK kitesurfing operates a kite Action Watersports is the 01634 827 979 after-work destination for school located in Kent with easy South East’s premier 7 minute drive golfers who want to blow off access to several beaches such watersports venue offering steam and hit a few balls. as Camber Sands, Greatstone waterskiing, waterboarding, www.jnlchatham.co.uk and Minster. Kitesurfing is an barefoot and jetskiing. www.deangateridge.co.uk extreme sport which many 7. Upnor Sailing Club people all over the world enjoy. www.actionwatersports.co.uk 1 - 3 Pier Place, Lower Upnor Providing you have the essential Rochester, Kent ME2 4UY skill and knowledge, kiting is 01634 718 043 possible in various conditions 8 minute drive from flat water, light wind to strong winds and big waves. Situated on the south bank of the River Medway, Upnor www.ukkitesurfing.com Sailing Club offers a friendly, self-help atmosphere to all members. Membership applications are open to all and sailors from all sections including dinghy, sailing cruiser and motor are welcome.

www.upnorsailingclub.co.uk

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Gillingham Walkers Gillingham Walkers run Monday afternoon walks every week, CLUBS normally starting from the Barn Surgery at 2.30pm. On the first Saturday of each month there is also a walk of about 4 miles. Starting points vary around Gillingham but are always advertised in the Blackmore Vales Village Magazine.

www.thethreerivers gillingham.org

Kent Ramblers Kent and Sussex Medway Badminton Kent Ramblers have 13 groups Climbing Association spread across Kent, two of Gillingham Wheelers Kent and Sussex climbing are Medway Badminton has a which are for members in their Established in 1993, the club quality providers of expert rock broad range of clubs that run 20’s and 30’s (The West Kent now has around 60 members climbing tuition operating in a number of activities at the Walking Group and the East of all ages and abilities, riding various locations throughout hall. From the league playing Kent Walking Group). The in most disciplines from the Kent and Sussex including clubs and their club nights, to groups offer a full programme purist tester, to the dedicated Harrison’s Rocks, Bowles coaching and pay & play of guided walks so there are mountain biker. There are time Rocks, High Rocks, Toad sessions, there's something plenty of long and short walks trials every Wednesday evening Rocks, Happy Valley and for everyone no matter to choose from. during the summer months and Stone Farm. standard or age. regular club runs on Saturday www.kentramblers.org.uk and Sunday mornings. www.kscclimbing.co.uk www.mbabadminton.co.uk www.gww.org.uk

The City Lawn Popular Cycle Routes Club include: The City lawn tennis club has National Routes 1 & 7 3 grass courts that are enjoyed Regional Route 18 by players of all ages & abilities. Heron Trail

www.cityltc.co.uk

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RETAIL THERAPY

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Bluewater improve its shopping facilities and this is clearly apparent, 25 minute drive with the recently opened Whitefriars shopping precinct One of the most innovative being a testament to its and exciting shopping and expenditure. Many of the high leisure destinations to emerge street names are here as well in the South East, Bluewater as a delightful range of boasts over 330 stores, 40 independent retailers. The cafés, bars and restaurants King's Mile has an atmosphere along with a 13 screen all of its own while the city's cinema. Bluewater is home to St Dunstan's, West Gate department stores such as Towers and Northgate areas House of Fraser, John Lewis have a range of specialist and and Marks and Spencer along individual outlets. with some of the biggest Whether you have money to names in fashion, Allsaints, www.whitefriars-canterbury.co.uk The West End Hugo Boss, Armani and Zara. burn and want to splash out 1 hour 10 minutes by train on the very best in designer and tube www.bluewater.co.uk Canary Wharf clothes, or just love the window 45 minutes by train shopping, Bond Street and In just over an hour you can Mayfair are the ideal places to Canterbury Canary Wharf is best known be in London’s main shopping go for some extravagant retail district. Oxford Street alone 39 minutes by train as being the financial centre of therapy. Popular with celebrities has more than 300 shops, 40 minute drive London, however it is also on a spree, this is possibly buzzing with excellent hotels, designer outlets and landmark London’s most exclusive stores. Home to the legendary Despite the fact that luxury shopping and trendy shopping area, home to big Selfridges, it also boasts a Canterbury is a relatively small restaurants. With over 200 names including Burberry, Louis range of famous department city, there is a good selection shops, boutiques, bars and Vuitton and Tiffany and Co. stores such as John Lewis of big name department stores, restaurants Canary Wharf is and House of Fraser, scattered high street chains and plenty just a short train journey away among every well known high of other shopping options to and the perfect place to head street chain imaginable. be found around the centre. for a fashion or food fix. In recent years, Canterbury has invested millions of pounds to www.mycanarywharf.com

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BE ENTERTAINED

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4. Rochester 7. Brogdale Farm Cathedral Brogdale Road, , Kent ME13 8XZ Garth House, The Precinct, 01795 536 250 Rochester, Kent ME1 1SX 28 minute drive 01634 843 366 8 minute drive Brogdale Farm is home to the National Fruit Collections, the www.rochestercathedral.org.uk largest collection of fruit trees and plants in the world. There 5. Restoration House are over 2,200 different varieties of apple, 550 of pear, 17 – 19 Crow Lane, 350 of plum, 320 of cherry Rochester, Kent ME1 1RF and smaller collections of 01634 848 520 bush, nuts and Grapes are 8 minute drive grown here in 150 acres of beautiful orchards. Restoration House as we see it today is the amalgamation of www.brogdalecollections.co.uk two medieval buildings which were combined in the late 1. The Odeon 3. Central Theatre 16th or early 17th century to 8. Leeds Castle create a mansion house just Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL Leviathan Way, Chatham 170 High Street, Chatham, outside the south east corner 01622 765 400 Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 4AS of the city wall. Restoration 30 minute drive Kent ME4 4LL 5 minute drive House is a unique survival of 0871 224 4007 a city mansion. 4 minute drive The Central Theatre is a Open all year round, a blend of heritage and history, glorious beautiful 960-seat venue in www.restorationhouse.co.uk www.odeon.co.uk Chatham High Street. Children's gardens and attractions, shows and summer films, top licensed restaurant and 2. The Historic names in music and comedy, 6. Rochester Castle fun-packed programme of the best tribute shows and events allows you to create Dockyard North Kent's premier pantomime Rochester, Kent ME1 1SW your own special memories, The Old Surgery, are all on offer here. 0870 333 1181 whatever you choose to do. The Historic Dockyard, 9 minute drive Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ www.medway.gov.uk www.leeds-castle.com 01634 823 800 Strategically placed astride the 5 minute drive London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River The historic Dockyard in Medway, this imposing fortress Chatham is a stunning 80 acre has a complex history of site with historic buildings, destruction and rebuilding. museum, historic warships Consisting of three floors and a vibrant programme of above a basement, it still events and activities. stands 113 feet high.

www.thedockyard.co.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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3. Shorne Woods 5. Mount Ephraim Country Park Gardens Brewers Road, Shorne, Hernhill, Near Faversham, DA12 3HX Kent ME13 9TX 01474 823 800 01227 751 496 13 minute drive 30 minute drive

Shorne Woods Country Park is 10 acres of Edwardian a Site of Special Scientific gardens at Mount Ephraim are Interest (SSSI) within the Kent set against a breathtaking Downs Area of Outstanding backdrop of sloping orchards Natural Beauty. The park is and pasture to magnificent renowned for its wildflowers views of and and wildlife and there are 288 Thames Estuaries. Explore the acres of woodlands to explore. Japanese style rock garden, water garden and arboretum, www.kent.gov.uk/ as well as rose bed terraces kentcountryparks leading to a small lake.

www.mountephraim 1. Riverside 2. Capstone gardens.co.uk Country Park Country Park 4. Cliffe Pools 333 Lower Rainham Road, Capstone Road, Gillingham, Bromhey Farm, Eastborough, Gillingham, Kent ME7 2XH Kent ME7 3JG Rochester ME3 8DS 01634 387 900 01634 338 191 14 minute drive 6 minute drive 8 minute drive Cliffe Pools is a great place to is one Tucked away in the folds of go for fantastic views over the of Medway’s beautiful country the North Downs is one of , walks in parks and an ideal location for the Medway Towns’ quietest a beautiful setting or to enjoy a walk, run or cycle. The park retreats. Capstone Country the birdlife. covers 100 hectares alongside Park was fashioned from 114 the Medway Estuary, including hectares of former Kentish Cliffe Pools are a mix of saline Motney Hill and Berengrave farmland and today is home to lagoons, freshwater pools, Local Nature Reserve. a large lake with many native grassland, saltmarsh and shrub. and visiting wildfowl, plus numerous species of plants. www.rspb.org.uk

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POPULAR WALKS

Saxon Shore Way This 160 mile (257km) route from the bustling port of Gravesend, in North Kent, to the popular seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex, offers some of the finest coastal walking in . The route features a range of landscapes and scenery, as well as a wealth of cultural and historic interest. There is something for everyone along the .

Pilgrims Way North Downs Way The Weald Way This walk is from historic The North Downs Way An attractive and surprisingly Rochester Cathedral to the National Trail offers walkers quiet walk originally devised magnificent walled city and 153 miles of spectacular by local Ramblers, from the Cathedral of Canterbury. A scenery, picturesque villages mouth of the Thames to the large part of this walk takes and glorious rolling south coast via the Kent and the route used by pilgrims in countryside. The route is a Sussex Weald and Ashdown the Middle Ages. The tour long distance footpath through Forest. The southern section of follows Kent's rural highways Surrey to the Kent Coast at the route parallels the and by-ways, enabling the including a loop via Vanguard Way. walker to discover the hidden Canterbury at the Eastern end. secrets of this ancient county. The journey along the North Downs takes you through some of the oldest and finest villages in Kent.

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WITHIN REACH

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St Pancras The O2 International. 49 minutes by train and tube 40 minutes by train The O2 is a state of the art LONDON concert arena, hosting St Pancras is home to the Eurostar and one of the performances from some of the largest transport hubs in most sought after acts on stage Europe offering up to 16 daily including Rihanna, Justin departures to Paris with a Timberlake, The Rolling Stones, journey time of 2 hours 15 Take That and Elton John. It also minutes and up to 13 features a music club, cinema, departures to Brussels taking piazzas, bars and restaurants 2 hours. Trains also run from and is accessible by rail and here to Luton and Gatwick tube in just under an hour. Airports along with Brighton and the City of London connecting its travellers with London’s West End Europe and the rest of the 1 hour by train and tube world. Not just a railway London’s West End is most station, St Pancras is a truly famous for its theatres, grand retail and hospitality entertainment and shopping destination with over 82,000 and is home to some of the sqft of retail space including best shows in the world 5 trains an hour serving 5 central London stations means shops such as Thomas Pink, including Chicago, We Will travelling to the City could not be easier giving residents a great LK Bennett, Neals Yard and Rock You and Billy Elliott. opportunity to enjoy everything our Capital City has to offer in Marks and Spencer. Bars and Bond Street, Oxford Street under an hour. Restaurants include Carluccios, and Regent Street are home to a traditional gastro pub and a some of the biggest names in London assumes the mantle of one of the World’s greatest Champagne Bar. fashion whilst the bars and cities with ease and has often been called a world in one City. restaurants of Covent Garden Now host to the 2012 Olympics, London is one of the fashion and Soho offer something for capitals of the world and offers a diverse range of restaurants, DLR everyone. bars and entertainment. St.Pancras Stratford (Olympic Village) 40 mins 36 mins

Victoria Canary Wharf DLR 52 mins 45 mins

Ebbsfleet International Whitstable 27 mins 34 mins Olympic Village Chatham Canterbury 36 minutes by train 39 mins London will be home to the 2012 Olympic Games Paris welcoming millions of people 2hr to London for an unforgettable experience. With direct access to the games via Stratford International Rail Station in just over 30 minutes you can be part of the history.

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Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Historic Cathedral House, River Tours 11 The Precincts, The Ducking Stool, CANTERBURY Canterbury CT1 2EH Kings Bridge, High Street, 01227 762 862 By the Old Weavers Restaurant, 40 minute drive Canterbury CT1 2AT 07790 534 744 Of all the magnificent sights to 40 minute drive explore in this majestic and fascinating city, the Cathedral Flowing through the heart of is simply unequalled for historic Canterbury, The River atmosphere, resonance and Stour is a great way to escape importance. The physical, the hustle and bustle of one of spiritual and administrative the country’s busiest city heart of the Church of centres, allowing you to England, this towering building discover parts of the city that 39 minute drive or train journey has been at the centre of are only accessible by the tour. British history for nearly a Each boat is chauffeured by a Dominated by its stunning cathedral, Canterbury is a place thousand years and remains knowledgeable guide, who steeped in tradition and history. But the Cathedral is only part one of the true wonders of the presents the historical facts of of what this beautiful city has to offer, with its luxury hotels, fine architectural world. the passing buildings and restaurants, stylish bars and welcoming pubs, Canterbury has monuments in a light-hearted emerged as one of the hot spots for nights out. For those with www.canterbury-cathedral.org and entertaining manner. an eye for fashion and shopping, Canterbury's array of shops including high street names and independent retailers offer www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk something for everyone. Canterbury possesses a quality that is both timeless and inspiring and offers a great day or night out Wildwood Woodland for anyone wishing to explore what it has to offer. and Wild Animal Park Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Michael Caines Royal Inn (Chinese) , Kent CT6 7LQ Restaurant and 1 - 2 Longport, Canterbury 48 minute drive Champagne Bar at CT1 1PE Abode (Modern 01227 453 063 Over 50 species of native 40 minute drive wildlife including wolf, beaver, European) red squirrel, lynx and wild boar The Abode Hotel, High Street, This super-chic Chinese in set in 40 acres of beautiful Canterbury CT1 2RX Canterbury has a ancient forest. 01227 766 266 cosmopolitan, energetic vibe 40 minute drive and is popular with a trendy Kentish crowd. With a temperature controlled wine room, a spectacular Carluccio’s seven course tasting menu and the chef’s table set inside the Fenwicks, St George’s Street, kitchen, Abode offers a Canterbury, Kent CT1 2TB thrilling dining experience. 01227 769 420 40 minute drive www.michaelcaines.com/ restaurants/canterbury www.carluccios.com

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Whitstable Yacht Club Walking and Cycling 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, A great cycle and walking Kent CT5 1BX route from Whitstable to WHITSTABLE 01227 272 942 Canterbury 45 minute drive www.crabandwinkle.org Whitstable Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest Whitstable Cycle Hire sailing clubs in England. WYC offers sailing in sheltered 01227 275 156 waters at all times of the tide for catamarans, dinghies and www.whitstablecyclehire.com windsurfers with yachts in nearby creeks which dry out.

www.wyc.org.uk 34 minutes by train or 41 minute drive

Famous for its oysters and oyster festival, this charming seaside town is situated on the North Kent Coast, close to the City of Boardworx Canterbury just 34 minutes from Victory Pier. The harbour is a Windsurfing and very popular attraction, especially during the summer months Kite surfing when people flock to enjoy some of the finest fresh seafood around Beach Walk, Whitstable, and explore the narrow streets and lanes awash with boutiques Kent CT5 2BP and art galleries. Due to its seafront location, Whitstable offers an 01227 276 566 impressive selection of water based activities including sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing. On land there are some beautiful Established in 1982 this coastal walks taking in stunning cliff tops and miles of pebble family owned Watersports beaches lined with traditional painted beach huts. shop is situated 100m from the sea and offers windsurfing and kite surfing lessons seven days a week.

Wheelers Oyster Bar Whitstable Museum www.board-worx.com 8 High Street, Whitstable, and Gallery Kent CT5 1BQ Oxford Street, Whitstable, 01227 273 311 Kent CT5 1DB 38 minute drive 01227 276 998 41 minute drive Whitstable's oldest oyster bar offers an old fashioned, Unique seafaring history friendly service. explored, including oyster fishing, diving and www.whitstable-shellfish.co.uk shipbuilding, alongside local stories of the world's first passenger railway, cartoon characters Pip, Squeak and Wilfred, and resident .

www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

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TUNBRIDGE PARIS, BRUSSELS & LILLE WELLS Located just 40 minutes from Victory Pier, the spa town of has a unique and colourful history and provides the backdrop for a varied and satisfying visit, with scores of places to go and things to do that will suit all tastes.

From the bustling town, with many buildings dating back to its glorious past as a playground of royalty in the 18th and 19th centuries, to the peaceful countryside of Kent that surrounds it, stately homes, formal gardens and castles, as well as local craft and history, this is the perfect choice for a day out. 40 minute drive

Paris 2 hours 30 minutes via Ebbsfleet International

The cosmopolitan capital of France, Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any other city in the world, but Thackeray’s (French) Hotel du Vin and if you look hard enough, there is still so much to see and do. 85 London Road, Bistro (European) Accessible in just 2 and a half Tunbridge Wells TN1 1EA Crescent Road, Tunbridge hours, you'll soon discover that Lille 01892 511 921 Wells, TN1 2LY Paris is enchanting almost 1 hour 30 minutes 44 minute drive 01892 526 455 everywhere, at any time. 46 minute drive Lille may be France's most Thackeray’s restaurant in Brussels underrated major city. In recent Tunbridge Wells is, without a Set in a glorious 1762 decades this once-grimy doubt, one of Britain’s most 2 hours 5 minutes sandstone mansion with a industrial metropolis, its charming restaurants. garden terrace offering economy based on declining Technically proficient and The capital of Belgium, full of unsurpassed views of technologies, has transformed gloriously intelligent, the contrasts, contradictions and Calverley Park, Hotel du Vin is itself with generous government Thackeray’s menu is a modern intrigue, Brussels is a city of perfect for warm summer help into a glittering and self- French masterpiece which fine food, café culture and Art evenings. The contemporary confident cultural and simply could not be reproduced Nouveau architecture. Constant menu uses the very finest commercial hub. Highlights for at home. This is special among all of this is the quality ingredients to produce the visitor include an attractive occasion dining at its best. attractive dishes accompanied of everyday life - the shopping and restaurants are great, the old town with a strong Flemish by a selection accent, three renowned art www.thackerays- chocolate shops sublime and of excellent wines. museums, stylish shopping, restaurant.co.uk the pub scene extraordinary, a great escape just 2 hours away some fine dining options and a www.hotelduvin.com/hotels/ cutting-edge nightlife scene. tunbridge-wells/ via Ebbsfleet. tunbridge-wells.aspx 40 VICTORY PIER MEDWAY WATERFRONT 41 VP Guide 44pp PDF for spreads:Layout 1 25/03/2011 15:54 Page 42

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LOCATION MAP EATING AND DRINKING 1. Zippers (Modern European) 2. Topes Restaurant (Modern European) 3. Pizza Express (Italian) 4. Hengist (French) 5. Bartellas (Mediterranean) 6. The Farm House (British) 7. The Black Horse Inn (British) 8. The Swan (British) 9. Dining In 10. Ship and Trades 11. Tudor Rose Pub 12. The Coopers Arms 13. MUMU Lounge Bar 14. Costa Coffee 15. The Rochester Coffee Company

GET ACTIVE 1. Waterfront Leisure 2. Roko Health Clubs 3. Virgin Active - Medway Valley Leisure Park 4. David Lloyd Maidstone 5. The Ice Bowl 6. Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre 7. Upnor Sailing Club 8. Deangate Ridge Golf Club 9. Callum Park Horse riding 10. UK Kitesurfing 11. Action Watersports

BE ENTERTAINED 1. The Odeon 2. The Historic Dockyard 3. Central Theatre 4. Rochester Cathedral 5. Restoration House 6. Rochester Castle 7. Brogdale Farm 8. Leeds Castle

THE GREAT OUTDOORS 1. Riverside Country Park 2. Capstone Country Park 3. Shorne Woods Country Park 4. Cliffe Pools 5. Mount Ephraim Gardens VP Guide 44pp PDF for spreads:Layout 1 25/03/2011 15:54 Page 48

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