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Nearby Attractions

• Dover Roman Painted House (<1 Mile)* The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. wenty five years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures.
  
• Dover Castle (<1 Mile)* Secret tunnels, an underground hospital, a defensive keep and a Roman lighthouse - these are just some of the unique features awaiting visitors at Dover Castle.
  
  
  
• Pines Garden and The Pines Calyx (3 Miles)* The Museum has a wealth of local and maritime interest and an exhibition of Noel Coward who was once a celebrated resident of St. Margaret's in the early 1950's.
  
• White Mill Rural Heritage Centre (10 Miles)* The Windmill was built around 1760. It was used to grind wheat, barley and oats. In 1889 a steam engine was installed to drive the mill when there was no wind.
  
• Howletts The Aspinall Wild Animal Park (11 Miles)* The Aspinall Foundation's Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine.
  
• Port Lympne The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience (14 Miles)* Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, in Kent, is a 500 acre safari adventure.
  
• Canterbury Cathedral (14 Miles)* Canterbury Cathedral is situated in the County of Kent in England, in what has become a World Heritage Site. It is located within walled grounds together with ruins and medieval buildings.
  
• Canterbury Roman Museum (14 Miles)* Canterbury's acclaimed new Roman Museum has been specially constructed underground in the excavated Roman levels below the Longmarket Shopping Centre.
  
• Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (14 Miles)* Canterbury's Art Gallery has a large and varied art exhibitions programme, and significant permanent collection.
  
• The Canterbury Tales (14 Miles)* Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? At The Canterbury Tales you can do just that.
  
  
  

Nearby Towns

• St. Margaret's at Cliffe (1 Mile)* St Margaret's at Cliffe is situated on the southeast coast of England, between Dover and Deal.
  
• Walmer (6 Miles)* The Walmer of today is a relatively quiet mainly residential seaside town. It has, however, played a significant role in English history. Julius Caesar and his legions are said to have first landed on Walmer beach in 55BC.
  
• Folkestone (7 Miles)* Folkestone has recently become famous as the town adjacent to the Channel Tunnel entrance, it is one of England's most elegant Edwardian resorts.
  
• Deal (7 Miles)* Deal is eight miles north east of Dover on the coast of Kent. Once the busiest port in England, its quaint streets are lined with history.
  
• Sandwich (10 Miles)* Sandwich is one of the most complete medieval towns in England, it has great charm and character, with its network of narrow streets and alleys; it is one of the five ancient Cinque Ports established by Royal Charter in 1155.
  
• Hythe (10 Miles)* Hythe is a member of the Cinque Port federation, Hythe today is a pleasant seaside town. Once a thriving port, the old town, separated from the sea as a result of silting, it now lies 1.5 km inland.
  
• Fordwich (13 Miles)* The historic Town of Fordwich lies on the Great Stour river, about two miles east of Canterbury. Its history traces from Roman times.
  
• Canterbury (14 Miles)* This beautiful city with cobbled lanes and streets, is the seat of the Anglican Communion and Kent's premier tourist destination.
  
• Ramsgate (15 Miles)* Ramsgate is a popular seaside town in Thanet, East Kent. It has lovely sandy beaches which first attracted visitors in the 19th century.
  
• Broadstairs (16 Miles)* Broadstairs has an old world charm all of its own. There are winding streets, and fishermen's cottages cluster round the harbour. Viking bay is the town's main beach, but there are six other bays for you to enjoy.