This is a museum of artifacts collected or dug up from crashed aircraft. It mainly deals with the…read moresecond world war but there are exhibits from other planes as well. The exhibits are from both sides and the trusts aim is to recognise the contributions all made for their respective countries. The setting is where the land army women lived during the war. There are examples of the graffiti they left. This is a charitable trust and all work hard to make this somewhere worth visiting. There is good access for disabled people. Car Parking is free. Admission fees are £3.00 for adults. £2.00 concessions. Children were free when this was written but you need to check that is still the case. Open from Easter to October on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 11.00 to 17.30. Friday also during school hoidays.

It's below SeaFrance but it's better then P&O, and they have a good restaurant which closes at 7p…read moreand than they have a buffet style with horrifying food, but they have beer and wine available much later than all ferries.

I usually cross the channel by Eurotunnel, but because of the fire in September had to look at…read morealternative routes, and as oyu can imagine, every ferry operator was very busy. Norfolk Line were great. Booked them because they were the only company that did not sail into Calais - we knew it would be really busy and wanted to go to Dieppe which gave us a 50 mile head start on our long drive. The crossing was smooth, the ship clean and much more light and airey than the other ferries. Checking in at Dieppe was so much more stress free as it is no where near as busy as Calais, and the best bit it was for the crossing times we had chosen some £10 cheaper than the competition.

Farming world is a good place for a day out with the kids. There is a wide range of livestock on…read moredisplay, some of which is available to be petted, with the majority being available for a pretty close examination. There is an excellent kids play area and pretty decent cafe serving a range of hot food, drinks and sandwiches. The kids play area includes an air pillow (like a bouncy castle but stuck in the ground), slides, climbing frame, swings and probably some other stuff that I can't remember. There is a bird display which occurs a few times each day and an excellent tractor ride round the farm which the kids loved. Farming world is conveniently located just a couple of minutes from the end of the M2.

All i shall say is what a great day out if you have children or are a child like person.read more

You WILL get a parking ticket Even if you're a National…read moreHeritage member. Even if you do everything right. The local authority is determined to give you a ticket, and they will find a reason. Maybe you come back two minutes late to your car. Maybe your National Heritage parking pass expired before your membership renews (did you know that could happen?). Maybe a seagull flew over and splattered your windscreen, obscuring some of the numbers on your obligatory parking slip from the machine (yes, you need one even if you're entitled to free parking). There are lots of lovely places to visit nearby that don't come with a near certain £25-£50 parking fine. Just down the road, Walmer Castle boasts a lovely garden with lots to explore for grown-ups and kids alike (jit's not a proper "castle" - but neither is Deal and the history inside is comparable). And just further along you have, of course, Dover Castle, full of history and with a tunnel network that Deal can only dream of. If you like nature and sea views, the White Cliffs area is well worth a visit, as is the South Foreland Lighthouse (both National Trust). If you're after hidden gems, check out St. Margaret's Bay, and the nearby Pines Calyx gardens. For a proper historical experience, I highly recommend the Sandwich Medieval Centre. They are experts in everything from blacksmithing to boat-building to tempura painting, and will happily tell you about it - and sometimes let your hands on it yourself. Check their hours before you visit, it's all run by volunteers. On the other side of the coast, you have Folkestone - the Harbour Arm offers food in every imaginable flavour, often with entertainment on the side. Within walking distance, the Lower Lees is a beautiful coastal park, and has a fantastic playground for the kids. Have a look what's on at the local theatre, try the East Cliff/Warren for fossil hunting, the Creative Quarter for quirky shops. Folkestone feels a bit industrial, so if you're after the twee seaside experience, have a look at nearby Sandgate, it's very cute, has a lovely beach and great food. For the adventurous type, look up the Western Heights in Dover. An abandoned fortress from the Napoleonic era with lots of hidden landscapes. The place is only as good as your willingness to explore it, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a packed lunch. But do please stay on the paths, we do get accidents sometimes when people don't. And finally, if you're after a bustling town centre with good shopping and lots to see, by all means head inland to Canterbury. The Cathedral alone is well worth a visit.

This is a wonderful place to visit with children as they can explore the ramparts and hide in the…read morecellars. There is just enough history about Henry the eighth to intrigue them but not enough for them to get bored. There isn't an enormous amount to see but a quick visit there and then a short bike ride along the coast brings you to Walmer Castle which provide a great contrast. The tea rooms sell lovely home made cakes.

Walmer Castle is a sister castle to Deal Castle but there is so much more to see. Upstairs you can…read morevisit the room where Wellington lived and see his death mask, the armchair where he died and his Wellington boots. Outside you can explore the battlements and cannons. There are also beautiful gardens, including the Queen Mother's garden and a woodland walk. There is a lovely tea room, with excellent home-made cakes.

This is a beautiful castle with amazing gardens which are very interesting to those of us with…read morekitchen gardens ( and maybe a little bit of inspiration!). There's a nice tea room and a few interesting things to look at (incliding Wellington's boots), but not that much for children to do unless it's an event day. Walmer Castle is closed between Nov 1-Feb 28.

Lovely Spot. Newly refurbished with fantastic views. Really enjoyed seeing all the cows and baby…read morecalves

Beautiful house and a wonderfully welcoming owner. I had my Hen Weekend here and it was perfect…read more Clare, the owner, even baked us a beautiful cake. We all commented on how we should love to return with our families.

If you're staying in good ol' Canters for a few days, I'd definitely recommend a visit the Marlowe…read moretheatre. During my undergrad years here, it was actually still under renovation and well, I'm shallow and new buildings always excite me. Marlowe is no different, it's definitely ready for big crowds and summer time drinks outside the patio. They've made a large patio and even decorated it with a happy theatre mask which is creepy at night, and if you're a bit drunk and high. (Students will most likely be that!) Inside the theatre itself is a theatre worthy of big big productions, I think they have 4 levels of seats, somehow, we managed to bag front row centre tickets to see Sarah Millican (to be fair, we booked 18 months in advanced!) The only qualms I have is that they definitely cater to the the locals and not students because the prices for drinks are STEEEEEEP. £4.10 for a frigging single oj and vodka. (I might just go the to student bars beforehand, thanks. If any of you feel the same way, and not local to Canterbury, drop me a line and I'll direct you to the uni campus so if you do want to drink like a student and give the liver a wake up call, you'll know where to go-also SNAKEBITE. Gets you absolutely carparked.)

I have not watched a theatre performance there but spent an evening there when Tap Dogs was on in…read more2002. Cannot really remember how exactly the interior looked like but there must have been some upper rear stalls. Don't miss out the Theatre Pub next to the theatre. Anyway, nicely located in the town centre. Update 2012: The originial Theatre Pub doesn't exist anymore. The old theatre has been refurbished and now has a very modern appearance.