Whitstable Town Web Sites

OysterTown.net
(Fascinating site  by Brian Baker that paints the story of the town and it's people through the ages. Beautifully presented and researched)
My Whitstable
(An alternative look at the town and great fun. One of my favourites) 
inWhitstable.com Steve's Herne Bay & Whitstable Web Page
(Another well maintained favourite)
Whitstable Weirdos
(Message board, local interest plus a chat room)
Whitstable Scene
Bob Le-Roi
(A fascinating web site devoted to audio, production services, the radio media and much more. Contains a wealth of articles on theMaunsell Forts and Pirate Radio of the 1960s)
   

Maritime

Whitstable Lifeboat
(Fascinating information and photos of the Whitstable Lifeboat Unit. Site created by a member  of the lifeboat crew) 
Thames Barge Art
The site of artist and barge enthusiast  Michael Land who has helped us to piece together historical elements of our Thames Barge Section. The site features a slection of his work.  
The Favourite Trust
Guardians of and benefactors to one of the town's "most loved" museum pieces - The Favourite oyster yawl located in the open at Island Wall
Barge Research
The site of the Sailing Barge Research Organisation for details of barges past and present.
Butler & Co
Traditional, local boatbuilders. The company are involved in the restoration of the town's oyster yawl, Favourite
Thames Barge Org
Bayblast
(Sea tours to view Maunsell Forts, the Knock John and seals. Special charters and events (eg Swale Match classics race)
Barge Trust

Special Interest Sites

Whitstable Museum: Kent Pics
Photographs around Kent

Nature Sites

The North Kent Marshes 

(Dave Jordan's beautifully presented site containing a host of photos of the birds, animals and plants of the marshes)

The Birds of Kent Blog Spot

(Dave Jordan's blog spot - supplementing his North Kent Marshes web site.

Local Sport

Whitstable Town FC Whitstable Cricket Club
    Chestfield Golf Club
Whitstable Yacht Club Seasalter Sailing Club
Canterbury Harriers Running Club
(Organisers of the Whitstable 10k Race on May Day Bank Holiday Monday)
Invicta East Kent Athletics Club
(Whitstable's nearest athletics club based at a new track at Canterbury High School)
Whitstable Windsurfing
(Interactive tide table, "sun up" and "sun down" times, wind details. In the near future, Web cam of the beach)
Whitstable Bike Hire
(Tour Whitstable by bicycle)
For information on Whitstable Swimming Pool and Whitstable Sports Centre see the Canterbury City Council web site at:

www.canterbury.gov.uk 

Leisure

Whitstable Playhouse
(For information about current and forthcoming productions at the Playhouse in High Street, Whitstable)
Whitstable Windsurfing
(Interactive tide table, "sun up" and "sun down" times, wind details. In the near future, Web cam of the beach)
Whitstable Bike Hire Bayblast
(Sea tours to view Maunsell Forts, the Knock John and seals. Special charters and events (eg Swale Match classics race)
Oyster Morris
(The town's local Morris Dance Side)
   

Eating Places

Giovannis
(Canterbury Rd)
Oyster Fishery Restaurant
(Horsebridge)

Details on the Whitstable Oyster Fishery Web Site

Crab & Winkle Restaurant
(Harbour South Quay)
Hotel Continental
(Beach Walk)

Details on the Whitstable Oyster Fishery Web Site

Marine Hotel
(Marine Parade)

Details on the Shepherd Neame Web Site

Duke of Cumberland
(High St)
  

The list above comprises establishments for which we know that there are web sites. For our full "Eating Out" page, click here .

Accommodation

Marine Hotel
(Details on the Shepherd Neame Site)
Windy Ridge
(Wraik Hill)
Hotel Continental
(Details on the Whitstable Oyster Fishery Site)
Marine Lodge
(Marine Parade)
Duke of Cumberland
(High St)
Victoria Villa
(Victoria St)
Oyster Guest House
(Canterbury Road)
Copeland House
(Island Wall)
Belmont House
(Oxford St)
The Pearl Fisher
(Cromwell Road)
Westcliff Bed & Breakfast
(Westcliff)
Oyster Guest House, 
(Canterbury Road)
The Town House B&B
(Oxford Street)
Gallery House
(Cromwell Road)
Beacon Heights Apartment
(Marine Parade)
   
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The list above comprises accommodation for which we know web sites exist. For our full accommodation page, click here .

Canterbury City Council provide accommodation lists on their site at:

www.canterbury.gov.uk  

Animal Welfare

Roger W Baker Veterinary Group Cinnamon Trust
(Providing help for the elderly and terminally ill with their pets). 

Helpers are needed (eg dog walkers) - please contact: moira@cinnamon.org.uk 

 

Shops & Businesses

Whitstable Knitware Company Ltd David Newell Office Equipment
The Glass Studio Glass and Things
(Stained glass mirrors etc)
Evenstar8 
An on-line e-zine magazine mainly on alternative therapies with a  light-hearted "lifeline" section.
Woolleys of Whitstable Shoe Shop
Krazy-Castles
Whitstable based bouncy castle and inflatable hire
Artisan Bread Limited
The only biodynamic bakery in the country - based in Whitstable
MortgageSource
Whitstable-based Mortgage Brokers - Local Office at 108 High Street
Nails by Kate
Mobile nail technician service 
Harbour Lights
For interior lighting  options - shop at 62 Harbour Street, Whitstable. (tel:  01227-281148)
Butler & Co
Traditional, local boatbuilders. The company are involved in the restoration of the town's oyster yawl, Favourite

House Purchase

The County Group Estate Agents
(Includes a history of the Takerton Estate and other information)
MortgageSource
Whitstable-based Mortgage Brokers - Local Office at 108 High Street

Organisations

Whitstable Museum Whitstable Natural History Society
Cinnamon Trust
(Providing help for the elderly and terminally ill with their pets). 

Helpers are needed (eg dog walkers) - please contact: moira@cinnamon.org.uk 

 

Whitstable Society

Churches

Baptist Church
(Middle Wall)
Methodist Church
(Web site for the Methodist Churches of NE Kent - including St John's Church in Argyle Road. Includes details of services, special events, social activities. Provides a contact point for those who require support, the services of a minister or prayers for a friend or relative)

Transport

Whitstable Taxis    

Schools

St Alphege CE Infant School
Oxford Street, Whitstable 
Community College Whitstable
(Formerly the Sir William Nottidge)

Local Authorities

Canterbury City Council Kent County Council

Other Areas

South Hams, Devon
(Colin Cadle's web site promoting the South Hams area and its towns of Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge & Totnes)