Pubs
The Shipwright’s Arms
17th-century marshland real ale pub at Hollowshore near Faversham, with food and bat and trap.
Verified Oct 2026
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
In Faversham
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free
Free woodland country park on the site of a former gunpowder factory, with surfaced paths, a visitor centre and wetland wildlife.
About Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
A former gunpowder factory in woodland, wetland and open glades on the edge of Faversham. It is a scheduled monument and a Green Flag park (Swale Borough Council announced the 2026 award in July 2026), managed by Swale Borough Council, with a visitor centre. Vehicles must leave before the car park gate is locked at closing time; pedestrians can still enter outside those hours.
Accessibility
Surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Disabled toilet via the Radar Key scheme. Blue Badge parking spaces.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Faversham
Restaurants
Posillipo Faversham
Italian restaurant at Provender Mill in Faversham, from a small Kent group that also has sites in Canterbury and Broadstairs.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
Railway Hotel
Victorian Shepherd Neame pub opposite Faversham railway station, serving local ales.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Shepherd Neame Brewery Shop and Visitor Centre
Kent brewer's Faversham site with a brewery shop, visitor centre and guided brewery tours.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Faversham: the gunpowder works, Oare Marshes, Brogdale and the town’s heritage
The Fleur de Lis, St Mary of Charity, Shepherd Neame tours, Oare Gunpowder Works, Oare Marshes and Brogdale, with the days and rules each owner lists.
More things to do in Faversham
Castles & History, Food & Drink
Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours
Guided tour of Britain's oldest brewer: an 80-minute walk through the brewery and a tutored tasting. Book ahead; over 18s.
Adults
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Faversham Society museum on Preston Street tracing the town from pre-Roman settlement through its industrial and farming history. Free entry.
Family Friendly
Free
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Oare Marshes
Kent Wildlife Trust grazing marsh reserve with bird hides and level paths, open at all times; charged car park.
Family Friendly