Things to do in Whitstable

There’s more to Whitstable than oysters and beach huts – though both are worth your time. The town also offers a Norman castle and gardens, an arts centre, an independent playhouse, museums and direct access to nature reserves and the Crab and Winkle Way cycle route. Whether you’re planning a weekend break, a family day out or just looking for something different to do, browse our directory of things to do in Whitstable below.

Arts & Culture, Family, Venue Hire

South Quay Shed

South Quay Shed, Shed, Whitstable, UK
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Arts & Culture, Attractions, Charitable & Voluntary, Family

Whitstable Carnival

Pier Avenue, Whitstable, UK
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Playhouse Theatre Whitstable

104 High Street, Whitstable, UK 01227 272 042
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Attractions, Heritage & Garden

Whitstable Castle and Gardens

Whitstable Castle & Gardens, Tower Hill, Whitstable, UK 01227 281 726
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Whitstable Museum and Gallery

5A Oxford Street, Whitstable, UK 01227 264 742
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Whitstable Oyster Yawl 'The Favourite'

28 Island Wall, Whitstable CT5 1EP, UK 01227 276 998
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Arts & Culture, Family

Dot Kids Art Inspiration - Art Clubs & Classes For Children

Whitstable, UK 01227 213 808
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Experience Days, Learning & Workshops, Nature & Wildlife

Enchanted Gardens Kent - Pollinator-Friendly Plant Nursery

Valley View, 18 Dargate Road, Yorkletts, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3AB, UK 07967 917 161
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Nature & Wildlife, Special Interest

Foraging and Mushroom Growing Course

Whitstable Castle, Tower Hill, Whitstable, UK 07716 551083
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The Greta Thames Sailing Barge Whitstable

The South Quay, Whitstable Harbour CT5 1AB 01795 534 541
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From sailing aboard the historic Greta Thames barge to a quiet hour in Whitstable Castle’s gardens, the town and surrounding area reward visitors who look beyond the obvious. The Oyster Festival in July is the calendar highlight, but year-round you’ll find live music at The Horsebridge, theatre at the Playhouse, exhibitions at the Museum and Gallery, and family-friendly trips along the coast and into the Blean woodlands.

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