Faversham is a historic market town in Kent, located approximately 77 km from London. Nestled next to Faversham Creek, it offers a blend of medieval charm and industrial heritage, highlighted by its 900-year-old market and the renowned Shepherd Neame Brewery. Ideally situated near the A2 and with rail links to Ebbsfleet International, it serves as a peaceful base for exploring Kent, Canterbury, or the Isle of Sheppey.
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Base yourself in the town center, adjacent to the 900-year-old Faversham Market and St Mary of Charity. This area offers walkable access to key landmarks like the Maison Dieu and local dining, ensuring maximum convenience for exploring the historic core.
Faversham boasts excellent rail links, providing direct services to Ebbsfleet International for high-speed connections to London. The A2 road, following the ancient Watling Street, offers convenient driving access to surrounding areas and major destinations.
Spring and summer are ideal for strolling along Faversham Creek and visiting the Shepherd Neame Brewery. The pleasant weather enhances the experience of the town's vibrant outdoor market and historic sites, making it a perfect time for leisurely exploration.
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An inn has stood here since 1642 and The Sportsman’s reputation continues to bring diners from across the country to this windswept spot by the sea wall. The Thames Estuary provides wonderfully fresh fish and oysters, and the adjacent marshes, woodlands and soils provide meat, game and vegetables. While the place has a comfortingly traditional feel, the dishes mix old favourites (like pot-roast pork loin) with newer ideas. The cooking is assured and satisfying, with seamless flavour combinations and an understated level of complexity. Wooden cabins in the garden are available for a peaceful ni
WebsiteOne of those wonderful restaurants that 'does what it says on the tin', this family-run spot does indeed specialise in Whitstable Oysters, produced right outside the restaurant in the family's own oyster farm. Fresh and pure, they are a must-order and are available in a number of ways including natural, 'Royale' and 'Rockefeller'. The rest of the menu is as seafood-centric as you'd expect, with minimal adornment applied to the latest catch, be that gilthead bream or Dover sole. A large terrace and tremendous views over the estuary are the icing on the cake.
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