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Faversham

Market town in Kent, England

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Overview

Faversham is a town in the English county of Kent, UK. The history of the town can be traced back 2000 years to Roman times. Explosives were a major local industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sights and activities

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National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm
See
A farm growing rare varieties of fruit, particularly apples. Best visited in Sep or Oct. Shop open all year.
Hours
Apr - Oct: daily 10AM-5PM
Price
£10
Details
Mad Cat Brewery
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Microbrewery.
Hours
Easter-Oct: Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 10AM-2PM
Details
Maison Dieu
See
This flint- and timber-framed building displays Roman artefacts.
Hours
Sat Sun 2PM-5PM
Price
Adults £2.50, children £1.50, concessions £1.00
Details
Fleur de Lis Museum
See
Museum of town history and art gallery.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM
Price
£5, gallery free
Details
Shepherd Neame Brewery
Do
This brewery was founded in 1698 and claims to be Britain's oldest. Tours (£11.50) take about 2 hours and run most days, best booked in advance.
Details

Where to eat, drink and stay

Drink7 places

Shepherd Neame

The Albion
wooden pub on the river
Hours
noon-10:30
Address
29 Front Brents, ME13 7DH
Phone
+44 1795 591411
Website
albiontaverna.com
Bear Inn
Shepherd Neame
Hours
10:30AM-11PM
Address
3 Market Place, ME13 7JE
Phone
+44 1795 532668
Website
bearinnfaversham.co.uk
The Limes
Live Music on Saturday Night
Address
59 Preston St, Faversham ME13 8PG
Phone
+44 1795 532007
Website
limes.pub
Market Inn
Shepherd Neame
Address
East Street, ME13 8AT
Directions
at the north west corner of the recreation ground
Phone
+44 1795 532529
Website
marketinnfaversham.co.uk
The Three Tuns
The first Shepherd Neame pub built in 1605
Hours
5PM-
Address
Tanners St, ME13 7JP
Phone
+44 1795 532663
Website
threetunsfaversham.co.uk

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Freehouses

The Gunpowder Mill
Marstons Pub
Hours
noon-10PM
Address
Canterbury Rd, ME13 8XE
Phone
+44 1795 342684
Website
gunpowdermillpubfaversham.co.uk
The Leading Light
Wetherspoon's pub.
Address
20–22 Preston Street
Website
jdwetherspoon.com

Sleep4 places

Faversham Creek HotelRooms from £95 per night
Price
Rooms from £95 per night
Address
Conduit St, ME13 7DF
Phone
+44 1795 533535
Website
favershamcreekhotel.co.uk
Sun InnRooms from £85 per night
Shepherd Neame
Price
Rooms from £85 per night
Address
10 West Street, ME13 7JE
Phone
+44 1795 535098
Website
sunfaversham.co.uk
Read'sB&B double £180
Charming hotel in Georgian mansion, and the dining is outstanding.
Price
B&B double £180
Address
Macknade Manor, Canterbury Rd ME13 8XE
Phone
+44 1795 535344
Website
reads.com
Old VicarageB&B double £110
B&B in a bright stylish Georgian villa. In 2020 they only offer self-catering in the Coach House.
Price
B&B double £110
Address
Church Hill, Doddington ME9 0BD
Phone
+44 1795 886136
Website
oldvicaragedoddington.co.uk

Shop2 places

Co-op
Small supermarket.
Address
Forbes Road, Faversham ME13 8QG
Directions
near the railway station
Tesco
Largish supermarket with clothes and a petrol station.
Hours
Mon-Sat 6AM-midnight, Sun 10AM-4PM
Address
Crescent Rd, ME13 7AS
Website
tesco.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Trains to Faversham station are operated by SouthEastern from London Charing Cross (via Dartford) and London Victoria. Trains from Ramsgate and Dover also serve Faversham.

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Getting around

Most services provided by Arriva Kent & Surrey, Stagecoach and Chalkwell Buses link with Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Canterbury and the surrounding areas.

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Get inTrains to Faversham station are operated by SouthEastern from London Charing Cross (via Dartford) and London Victoria. Trains from Ramsgate and Dover also serve Faversham.

Get aroundMost services provided by Arriva Kent & Surrey, Stagecoach and Chalkwell Buses link with Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Canterbury and the surrounding areas.

BuyThe main shopping area is the pedestrianised part of Preston Street, which has Boots and Superdrug.

DrinkFaversham is home to Britain's oldest brewery (see Do above), so this town is ideal for sampling a beer or two.

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