Wishwood Glamping

Get to know the Kent coast, first of all. Whitstable (20 minutes’ drive) will give you a good introduction to the local oysters and shellfish, beaches and a typical Kent harbour, as well as the seven-mile stretch which heads between Whitstable and Canterbury. Herne Bay (10 minutes) has a huge pier and heaps of classic amusements, while Reculver (20 minutes) is a historical outing indeed with twin medieval towers and a ruined Roman fort along the sea. You may have already cycled to Canterbury (10 minutes) from Whitstable or you may be eyeing up by car. It’s very attractive, especially for history aficionados and theatre fans. Canterbury Cathedral has been around since 597 AD and The Marlowe (10 minutes) runs everything from Shakespeare dramas to stand-up comedy. If you’d rather walk somewhere, that’s okay too. The Wildwood Trust (25 minutes’ walk) has wild boar, wolves and brown bears across its discovery park. Add that to the list of wildlife you spot on hikes in the chalk landscapes of the Wye Downs (35 minutes).