Infotel Magazine | Edition 31 | August 2018

For lovers of green spaces, the city’s Westgate
Gardens is a showpiece not to be missed. Dating
back to the Middle Ages, the gardens cover the
remains of the old Roman wall and London road
gate. There’s a Norman archway and a 200 year
old Oriental plane tree which is believed to be
the oldest specimen in the country. The Great
Stour runs through the park and as well as being
home to water vole, brown trout, kingfisher,
moorhen and heron, visitors can enjoy relaxed
chauffeured punts which can either focus on the
history or wildlife of the area.
VisitEngland/VisitKent
The Crab and Winkle Way is a must for cyclists.
There are plenty of cycle hire shops so the
seven mile ride from Canterbury to Whitstable
is a route visitors to the area can really enjoy.
Passing through the Kent countryside, the
journey is almost totally traffic-free and follows
the old railway line to the outskirts of Whitstable.
Highlights along the path include the 13th
Century Church of St. Cosmus and St.Damine
and the beautiful Blean Woods and Clowes Wood.
On arriving in Whitstable, enjoy a harbour
side view and the catch of the day at a local
restaurant or purchase your own from Whitstable
Fish Market, a dream visit for fish and
seafood lovers.
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VisitEngland/Diana Jarvis