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Whitstable
Whitstable is a coastal town in Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around the town, from the harbour to the streets behind it, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Whitstable
Removals
Hillway Removals
Family-run house removals business in Herne Bay: removals, packing, container and warehouse storage, and house clearance.
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Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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ElectriciansPlumbers
Plumbing & Electrical
Plumbing and electrical call-outs for homes and businesses across Kent and Medway, from Gravesend: boilers, drains, rewires, EICR and EV chargers.
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Taxis
Same Day Couriers Kent
Courier booking service in Gravesend: same day, contract, medical, legal and parts deliveries collected across Kent and delivered UK-wide.
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Roofers
CL Baker Kent Roofing
Sittingbourne roofer for tiled and flat roofs, emergency repairs, chimney stacks, repointing and guttering across east Kent.
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Gardeners & Landscapers
A. Bird Tree Surgery
Whitstable tree surgeons and landscapers: felling, crown reduction, hedge trimming, fencing and paving, with 24 hour emergency call-out.
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Things to do in Whitstable
Places to visit
Museums & Galleries
The Horsebridge Arts Centre
Charity arts centre by Whitstable seafront with two galleries, a local makers' shop, classes, talks, films and monthly jazz across three floors.
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Castles & History, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Whitstable Castle and Gardens
Seaside Georgian castle in landscaped gardens above Tankerton, with a pirate-ship playground, tearooms and a year-round events programme.
Family Friendly
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Whitstable Community Museum and Gallery
Small volunteer-run museum of Whitstable's diving, fishing, shipbuilding and oyster history, with a whelk boat, the Invicta locomotive and hands-on activities.
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast, Food & Drink
Whitstable Harbour
Traditional working harbour with huts and independent businesses, seasonal boat tours, a sea sauna and the South Quay Shed, on the Whitstable waterfront.
Accessible
Guides
GuideBeaches & Coast, Castles & History
Whitstable and Herne Bay: the castle, museums, harbour, pier, Reculver and the Oyster Bay Trail
Whitstable Castle, the museum, Horsebridge and harbour, then Herne Bay Pier, the Seaside Museum, Reculver and the Oyster Bay Trail.
Food & drink in Whitstable
Farm Shops & Producers
Ripple Farm Organics
Vegetable grower at Crundale that says it is Soil Association organic, with an East Kent box scheme, Wye and Canterbury delivery and market stalls.
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Takeaways
Nomad Pizza Whitstable
Craft pizza for collection or delivery from 76 High Street, Whitstable, open evenings Tuesday to Sunday.
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Pubs
Pearson’s Arms
Seaside pub on Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, with real ale, seasonal food, live music and private events.
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Cafés
Revival Food & Mood
Charity-run family cafe and mental health hub at 58 High Street, Whitstable, with a shop, activities and support groups.
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PubsRestaurants
The Rose in Bloom
Independent sea-view pub and restaurant at 69 Joy Lane, Whitstable, with a conservatory, play area and live music.
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Restaurants
The Lobster Shack
Harbourside beach bar on the East Quay, Whitstable, serving hot and cold seafood. No reservations.
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Local news
Whitstable
Whitstable Harbour: the railway, working port and seaside town
Explore Whitstable Harbour’s working history, its railway connections and the relationship between trade and the seaside town.
Town guide
About Whitstable
Whitstable is a town in the Canterbury district, and Canterbury City Council is the local authority. The National Archives says Whitstable Urban District Council was dissolved in 1974, when services in the town passed to the newly created Canterbury City Council.
Visit Canterbury’s Whitstable Harbour pages say Whitstable is a municipal harbour owned by Canterbury City Council. Visit Canterbury has a page on fish and seafood at Whitstable Harbour, so check each business for its opening hours. Canterbury City Council’s business parking permit page names Keam’s Yard, Middle Wall and Gorrell Tank among the car parks in the town. Tariffs and rules change, so check the council’s current parking pages before you travel.
Whitstable Museum and Gallery is at 5A Oxford Street. The Kent Historic Environment Record says it opened in the former Foresters’ Hall in 1985, and the museum’s own website has a page on whelk and oyster fishing. Check the museum’s website for opening times.
Getting there and around
Whitstable station is on Old Bridge Road, and Southeastern’s station page lists its staffing, ticket office hours and facilities. Check National Rail for which operators call and for current journey times.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Whitstable, see what is on and find things to do in and around the town. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live, and the Explore Kent menu takes you to neighbouring towns.
Map of Whitstable
Questions about Whitstable
Which council covers Whitstable?
Canterbury City Council covers Whitstable. The National Archives says Whitstable Urban District Council was dissolved in 1974 and that services in the town passed to the newly created Canterbury City Council. The Office for National Statistics counted about 157,400 people in the wider Canterbury district at the 2021 census.
Who owns Whitstable Harbour?
Visit Canterbury's Whitstable Harbour pages say Whitstable is a municipal harbour owned by Canterbury City Council. Visit Canterbury has a page on fish and seafood at the harbour. Check each business for its own opening hours before you visit.
Where can I park in Whitstable?
Canterbury City Council's business parking permit page names Keam's Yard, Middle Wall and Gorrell Tank among the council's car parks in the town. Charges and payment methods change, so check the council's current parking pages, or its off-street parking places order, before you travel.
Is there a train station in Whitstable?
Yes. Whitstable station is on Old Bridge Road, and Southeastern's station page lists its ticket office hours and facilities. Check National Rail for which operators call, and for current journey times and fares before you travel.
Is there a museum in Whitstable?
Whitstable Museum and Gallery is at 5A Oxford Street. The Kent Historic Environment Record says it opened in the former Foresters' Hall in 1985, and the museum's own website has a page on whelk and oyster fishing. Check the museum's website for opening times and admission.
