Plough and Harrow

The ancient Port Cinque town of Sandwich is just 15 minutes by car. Visitors will find a variety of eateries, and the riverbus on the Stour which includes seal sightseeing trips. There's also the historic Guildhall which hosts markets and a calendar of events.

Dover is approximately ten minutes by car for those who fancy hopping on a ferry for day trips to France and Belgium.

Seaside fun can be found in Deal, around ten minutes by car, which features a restaurant at the end of its pier and pebble beaches. St Georges Golf Course is only around ten minutes away too, for those looking to have a game.

In Thanet, around 30 minutes by car, you'll find 16 sandy beaches and bays including Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. The Turner Contemporary Art Gallery and Dreamland amusement park are also in Margate, while Ramsgate is home to the UK's only Royal harbour.

For keen shoppers, the city of Canterbury is 30 minutes by car. Visitors may also want to explore the cathedral - one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England, it forms part of a World Heritage Site.

Just five minutes by car is Betteshanger Country Park which is home to cycling trails, geocaching, orienteering, walking and running routes, a play area, nature trails and drive-in cinema.

The park is sculpted from former coal mining spoil and provides 250 acres of stunning natural environment to explore. There are also a host of organised events hosted by the park and bookable activities such as archery, fossil hunting and forest school. Cyclists can take their own bikes or hire one directly at the park - there's no need to book, just pop to the park's cycle hire hut.

Other nearby attractions include:

• Wingham Wildlife Park (10 minutes)
• Secret Wartime Tunnels (10 minutes)
• Westgate Towers Museum and Viewpoint (25 minutes)
• Ramsgate Tunnels (25 minutes)
• Herne Bay Pier (35 minutes)