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Hidden gems in the South East

Here’s some inspiration for your trip. Travel Off-Peak for great value tickets.

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Bottega Caruso, Margate

Drawing inspiration from Campania, Italy, this shop and restaurant is a must stop venue when you visit Margate.

Kitch, Canterbury

What's not to love about homemade food with natural ingredients? This café serves all of the above, including Brunch every day of the week!

The Lobster Shack, Whitstable

Sample a taste of the seaside with a variety of seafood options to choose from and great beach views.

The Tartare Frigate

Found just along from the harbour wall, the Tartare Frigate is the perfect 18th century flint restaurant for any occasion.

Petit Fi, Hastings

A picturesque, dog friendly cafe in the Old Town, Hastings. Serving homemade breakfasts, lunches and cakes, including various vegetarian options.

Victuals & Co, Deal

This hidden gem serves delicious food with local ingredients, and has seasonal menu changes too. Fine dining at its best!

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Haeckels, Margate

Haeckels handcraft some of the finest natural skin and bodycare by harvesting seaweed from Margate beach, which is right by the shop.

The Living Lounge, Canterbury

This is the ideal boutique for beautiful Nordic-style homeware gifts.

The Clothes Horse, Whitstable

If you are looking for high quality items, make sure to add this to your lists! There are just so many unique, must-have pieces to choose from.

The Hoxton Store, Deal

This home and lifestyle store has a range of unique products, but with a Shoreditch-esque twist.

Bell's Bicycles Hastings

Explore the charming, independent vintage bike and accessories shop, found in the Old Town and not far from the sea, with knowledgeable staff there to help.

Cliffs, Margate

An eclectic blend of a café, record shop, yoga studio, hair salon and coffee roastery. What more could you want?

St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury

Enjoy the museum and free audio tour at the abbey, which is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site.

Whitstable Castle and Gardens, Whitstable

Enjoy an afternoon tea at Whitstable Castle, or go for a stroll through the impressive gardens.

Sea Searcher Boat Trips, Ramsgate

Seal your day out by taking a trip to an active seal colony. You will have the chance to snap loads of images too!

Stade Trail, Hastings

This area is built especially for outdoor events. Inspiration comes from the fishing village, and it has circles representing the path walked by horses.

Kearsney Abbey & Russell Gardens, Kearsney

The Kearsney Park and Russell Gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll. Why not grab a bite to eat in the tea rooms too.

High Street, Deal

Undertaking a revival of late, Deal high street is dotted with quirky boutiques and chic sole traders.

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