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Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable

4.3
#2 of 66 in Things to do in Whitstable
Must see · Pier / Boardwalk · Tourist Spot
Enjoy the buzzing atmosphere around Whitstable Harbour, where you can have your fill of local seafood as well as crafts, pubs, and water sports. Buy fresh oysters--famous in Whistable--at the harbor fish markets, or visit one of the many restaurants. Take a cruise on the historic Thames sailing barge Greta--launched in 1892 and the oldest working ship of the Dunkirk "little ships." Learn a new water sport at Whitstable Yacht Club during a private lesson. If you are lucky you can catch a live music performance by local artists at the Harbour Garden Cafe. Put Whitstable Harbour into our Whitstable trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Whitstable.
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  • By JLM3080
    Lovely harbor, has lost its shine with everything being shut, but its full of picture perfect fishing boats and has a great atmosphere, be good when its all fully open again  more »
  • By SKBritt
    Lots of lovely craft shacks to mooch around. Nice atmosphere by the sea Perfect place to sample Whitstables famous Oysters if you like seafood  more »
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  • By Russell brown
    Nice little harbour with quaint shops & restaurants also some nice seafood stalls very enjoyable few days there
  • By Bradley Tan
    Oysters festival great
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