Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Whitstable

"Named after the Elizabethan playwright, Christopher Marlowe, who was born in Canterbury, the Marlowe Theatre is the city’s premier performing arts venue. The building used to be a cinema and was given a multimillion pound redevelopment at the beginning of this decade, reopening in 2011. The theatre has a packed programme of concerts, drama, musicals, operas, ballet, contemporary dance shows, children’s shows and performances by some of the UK’s best-loved comedians."

"When it comes to performing arts and culture, The Marlowe is a Canterbury treasure. Following a redevelopment in 2011, the venue has become one of the country’s preeminent regional theatres, and is a great place to catch a show. The Marlowe supports some of the best emerging writers in the country, and hosts touring national plays and musicals, so visitors are spoiled for choice."

"The Canteen, just a short walk from the Cathedral Gate, is an independent cafe offering a range of flat breads, salads, baguettes, toasties, burritos, jacket potatoes and specials, including plenty of vegan-friendly options. Click here to visit the Canteen’s website"

"Hadleigh Castle is a ruined fortification in the English county of Essex, overlooking the Thames Estuary from south of the town of Hadleigh. The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes is the perfect place for a historical day out."

"Historically significant, the Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr was founded sometime during the 12th Century to provide overnight accommodation to pilgrims travelling to the shrine of St Thomas Beckett. Today, guided tours are provided of the building. The tour includes visiting:"

"A ‘place of hospitality’ for pilgrims, soldiers and the elderly since 1180, Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is the last of many such buildings still open to the public. It’s worth a visit for the..."

"At Aurum, our cuisine celebrates the best of Essex and The UK and is located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. Our 70 seater restaurant is open all day for b ..."