Walking in Swale The borough of Swale is in the North Kent and has lots to offer visitors, from ‘Blue Flag’ (2018) award-winning beaches on the Isle of Sheppey, to the busy historic market towns of Faversham, Sheerness and Sittingbourne. There are also a number of pretty villages nestled in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a vast expanse of marshes, nature reserves and country parks where visitors can go walking. Walking in The map and routes in this fi le are just quick examples of opportunities within the three town areas that will also take in attractions listed on the Visit Sale website pages. If you want your attraction listed please contact –[email protected] There are many examples of other walks and or websites that you can get inspiration from to get out and be a bit more active and those we are aware of are listed on the Visit Swale website -www.visit-swale.co.uk/see-and-do/cycling-and-walking/ - again if you know of others let us know and we can add the information to the pages. Swale Volunteering in Swale Volunteers are the backbone to many of the tourist destinations and attractions in Swale. Without their dedication, hard work and innovative ideas, many of the things that bring people to Swale just wouldn’t continue to be there. Could you give your time, energy and expertise to some of these organisations? Why not get involved and volunteer? For more information on how to get involved please contact the organisations directly or visit www.do-it.org.uk
All locations have been taken from the Faversham ‘Plan your visit’ and Come and explore’ pages of the Visit-Swale website. walks and guide map Contact us on tourismsupport@swale. Explore some of the many attractions gov.uk to get your locations added. listed on the Visit Swale website. www.activeswale.co.uk
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offering year round swimming. year round offering Arden Theatre, ME13 8PW With its stilted Guildhall is the oldest market in Kent. Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre, ME13 7AX beers. 850 years of history and award-winning about the breweries Discover more 07889 822408 – www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/oare-marshes in the southeast and of watching reserves One of the most popular bird 01795 542016 – www.shepherdneame.co.uk wetland birds. overwintering and breeding international importance for migratory, Faversham/Oare Walks Please check with destination for opening times. Walk 1 – Faversham Town 1. Faversham Pools, ME13 8PW 01795 532426 – www.favershampools.com 01795 531334 – http://ardentheatre.co.uk a variety of productions. presents This studio theatre 2. Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre Museum, ME13 8NS 01795 590726 – www.favershamsociety.org Vikings to Victorians and beyond. than 2000 years of history from More 3. Faversham Markets, ME13 7AG – https://favershammarket.org 4. Royal Cinema, ME13 7AG 01795 591211 – http://royalcinema.co.uk/faversham/now 5. cinema with 440 seats. The Royal Cinema is a single screen 6. Abbey Physic Community Gardens, ME13 7BG 01795 539915 – www.abbeyphysiccommunitygarden.org of St. Mary Charity. behind the churchyard garden winning ‘secret’ An award 7. Standard Quay, ME13 7BS 01795 597616 – http://standardquay.co.uk truly unique experience. hidden jewels offering The Quay is one of Faversham’s 8. Creek Creative, ME13 7BE 01795 535515 – http://creek-creative.org Spaces, with a Café and shop. Studios with combine Art Galleries and Project trip round 2 – Oare Walk 1. The Old Brewery Store, ME13 7AX 01795 542285 – www.oldbrewerystore.co.uk and popular with former wines and spirit warehouse Located in the brewery’s and exhibitors. music fans, party-goers, promoters 2. Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park, ME13 7UD 03000 422997 – www.gunpowderworks.co.uk Once one of the main gunpowder factories in South East, was a key The Country Park is a War. ammunitions factory during the First World designated Scheduled Ancient Monument. 3. Oare Marshes Nature Reserve, ME13 0QA 8
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