Situated on a tree-lined holiday park, with swimming pool, tennis court, crazy golf, volleyball, children’s play area, clubroom/bar, restaurant, shop & launderette. Near beach for fishing and watersports (where there is a pub right on the beach for the watching thereof!)

Take beautiful walks along the cliffs in both directions: one way towards Dover, past Kingsdown Golf Course and via the picturesque St. Margarets Bay; the other way towards Deal, past Kingsdown Church and via Walmer Castle where the Queen Mother often stayed in her role as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, almost right up to the time of her death.

In Deal you will find another Tudor Castle, complete with cannons and dungeons, both built by King Henry VIII. Deal has many antique shops & quaint fishermen’s cottages, some of which can be viewed from the end of the pier, where you can enjoy a drink or meal.

You can do the same in Dover and also visit the Museum to view a Bronze Age boat recently excavated under a seafront road. Also, exploring Dover’s Norman Castle almost needs a whole day! Sandy beaches can be found at Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate. Canterbury, Ashford & Folkestone are great for shopping, with local markets at Deal on Saturdays, Folkestone on Sundays & Sandwich on Thursdays.

John Aspinall’s zoo parks are popular: one near Canterbury, the other near Hythe, where you can also enjoy a trip on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Miniature Railway.

France is easy by ferry from Dover or via the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone.

Roman remains can be found at Richborough near Sandwich, which is also quaint and soon to host the 2011 Open Golf Championships.  Kingsdown Park is well placed if visiting the golf course during the 10 days of the championship.  Short breaks : min. 3 nights, but one/two weeks really needed to fit in all the interesting places to visit!