Welcome to Tankerton

Tankerton is a charming seaside town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the north coast of Kent, between the towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. Tankerton is known for its beautiful pebble beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The town is also home to a number of quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Tankerton is its beach. The pebble beach is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic with family and friends. The beach is also popular with water sports enthusiasts, who come to enjoy activities such as windsurfing, kite surfing, and paddleboarding. The beach is backed by a promenade, which offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding coastline.

In addition to its beach, Tankerton is also home to a number of interesting landmarks and attractions. One of the most popular is the Tankerton Slopes, a grassy area that overlooks the sea. The slopes are home to a number of colourful beach huts, which are a popular spot for photographers. Other attractions in the town include the Tankerton Tower, a historic building that dates back to the 19th century, and the Tankerton Bay Sailing Club, which offers sailing lessons and boat rentals.

Local Schools

School	Details
Swalecliffe Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Cooper	Bridgefield Road Swalecliffe Whitstable Kent CT5 2PH 01227272101 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Whitstable Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michele Blunt	Northwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2EY 01227272692 School Website
Westmeads Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty White	Cromwell Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1NA 01227272995 School Website
The Whitstable School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Anastasia Gibson	Bellevue Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1PX 1227931300 School Website
Isp Polar Restart Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Cox	Isp Centre Regent Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1JD 1795523900
Whitstable And Seasalter Endowed Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Taylor	High Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1AY 01227273630 School Website
St Alphege Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Liz Thomas-Friend	Oxford Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1DA 01227272977 School Website
Whitstable Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Kent	Oxford Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1DB 01227272385 School Website
Joy Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Debra Hines	Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LT 01227261430 School Website
Briary Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky Murrell	Greenhill Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RS 1227373095 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitstable Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB 0.74 Miles

Chestfield & Swalecliffe Thanet Way, Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 3JB 0.84 Miles

Herne Bay The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ 2.86 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 5.39 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 5.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Northover Cars Ltd 01227 277367 237 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2AY 0.10 Miles
C J Airport Services 01795 533030 24 Emmerson Gardens, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2NA 0.72 Miles
Abacus Cars 01227 277745 Railway Av, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1LJ 0.95 Miles
Beltinge Airport Services 01227 280055 87 Sydenham St, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1HL 0.95 Miles
Whitstable Taxis 01227 261561 Unit 59/Joseph Wilson Ind Est/Millstrood Rd, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3PS 1.36 Miles
Cab It 01227 369526 5 Austin Av, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8BA 1.48 Miles
Coastal Cars Airport Services 01227 370007 15 Wrentham Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7UU 2.02 Miles
Heron Taxi Services 01227 366666 19 West Cliff Gardens, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8DT 2.16 Miles
Airways Taxis 01227 498080 160 Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS 2.17 Miles
Central Airports 01227 363666 31 Granville Drive, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7QZ 2.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eastern Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tankerton Post Office (Tesco) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pier Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marine Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Northwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kemp Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Friars Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
John Wilson Bus Park Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Carlton Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Clover Rise Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chestfield Medical Centre	Reeves Way Chestfield Whitstable Kent CT5 3QU
Whitstable Health Centre 01227 284320	Harbour Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1BZ
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE

Local Stores

Whitstable - Cromwell Road
134 Cromwell Road
Whitsatable
Kent
CT5 2AA
01227 277122
Store Website
0.87 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lady Dane Vets Llp
156-158 Cromwell Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1NA 01227 272213 enquiries@ladydanevets.com Website 0.86 miles
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Animed Veterinary Centre
1 Beresford Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1JP 01227 273005 whitstable@animedvets.com Website 0.96 miles
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Medivet Whitstable
Unit 2 Gladstone House Gladstone Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1AA 01227 939000Whitstable@me Whitstable@medivet.co.uk Website 1.09 miles

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Whitstable Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Prospect Retail Park Prospects Way Whitstable Kent CT5 3SD Whistable @vets4pets.com Website 2.13 miles

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Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre
Clapham Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 3DN 01227 264915 Website 2.34 miles

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Broadway Veterinary Centre
1 The Broadway Herne Bay Kent CT6 8SR 01227 375978 alex.green@broadwayvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 1.75 miles

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Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 3.56 miles

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Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 7.77 miles

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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy. Unnamed Road Canterbury Lancashire CT4 8HQ 11.23 miles

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Kings Wood
An Ancient, Woodland Site, King’S Wood Offers An Excellent Forest Walk Through Vast And Beautiful Woodland. Lancashire TN25 4AR 12.37 miles King’S Wood Is Easily Accessible From The M20 At Ashford. Leave The Motorway At Junction 9, Signposted To Ashford, Faversham. At The First Roundabout, Turn Left For Faversham A251. Continue Through To A T-Junction With The A251. Turn Left, Toward Challock. Continue On The Road For Around 3-Miles, Before Taking A Sharp Right Turn To White Hill, Just Before The Sign To Challock.

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Sandwich Bay
Pebble And Sandy Private Beach Walk. Charge To Access The Beach, But No Time Limit And Great At Low Tide. Sandwich Lancashire 14.71 miles

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