Whitstable
Built-up area in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.351, 1.03 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 11 65 |
| Population: | 30,195 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Whitstable is a compact coastal town on the north coast of Kent, roughly six miles north of Canterbury, sitting on the edge of the Thames Estuary. It’s characterised by shingle beaches, wooden groynes and a working harbour that still gives the town a very maritime feel.
Historically a fishing village famed for its centuries-old oyster fishery, Whitstable now mixes that heritage with a lively arts and food scene - independent shops, galleries, boatyards and an annual oyster festival attract visitors, while tourism and easy rail connections to London help support the local economy and a diverse, community-minded population. Whitstable Castle and the Crab and Winkle cycle route to Canterbury are local highlights for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Whitstable
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.4 miles
- Maidstone 22.8 miles
- Gillingham 19.6 miles
- Chatham 21.5 miles
- Folkestone 19.1 miles
- Ashford 15.9 miles
- Margate 14.1 miles
- Canterbury 5.7 miles
- Sittingbourne 12.6 miles
- Dover 19 miles
- Ramsgate 16.3 miles
- Canvey Island 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gorrell Ward 0.6 miles
- Tankerton Ward 0.9 miles
- Chestfield Parish 1.7 miles
- Swalecliffe Ward 1.8 miles
- Seasalter Ward 1.9 miles
- Yorkletts Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Waterham Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Blean Built-up area 3.1 miles
- West Bay Ward 3.1 miles
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Blean Forest Ward 3.6 miles
- Greenhill Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Whitstable
CT5 2QE, CT5 3EF, CT5 4AY, CT5 2AT, CT5 4FH, CT5 2EQ, CT5 4DQ, CT5 3HS, CT5 1AF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21 miles
- London City Airport 43.3 miles
- Whitstable Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels in Whitstable Ad
- The Marine 3
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4
- Duke of Cumberland 4
- Whitstable 3
- Premier Inn Whitstable 3
- Hotel Continental 3
Schools in Whitstable
- Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Primary
- St Alphege C of E Infant School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Primary
- Swalecliffe Community Primary School Primary
- The FAR Academy Special
- The Whitstable School Secondary
- Westmeads Community Infant School Primary
- Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior School Primary
- Whitstable Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 0.9 miles
- University of Kent University 3.9 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5.6 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 5.6 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 5.6 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5.8 miles
- Canterbury College College 5.9 miles
- Central Beach Beach 5.9 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.9 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 12.7 miles
- Broome Park Estate 13 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 13.8 miles