Sittingbourne
Things to do in Sittingbourne, Kent
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Sittingbourne is a working town in Kent with a solid roster of places to stay and eat, making it a practical base for exploring the region. The eight hotels and guest houses range from budget chains like Premier Inn and Travelodge to independent options such as The Beaumont, rated 4.6 from 113 reviews, and Hempstead House Hotel at 4.5 from 1008 reviews. The Golden Hope Wetherspoon offers both accommodation and dining under one roof.
The restaurant scene here spans casual to more considered eating. Wingers is rated 4.8 from 755 reviews, while Sentado Lounge and Pausa Kitchen Cafe both sit at 4.5 and 4.2 from substantial review counts. There are also established chain options if you want something straightforward. The town functions as a convenient stopping point with enough going on to keep a family occupied for a day or two, rather than as a destination in its own right.
Where to stay in Sittingbourne(8)
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Hempstead House Hotel
London Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne
Holiday Inn Sittingbourne
70 London Road, Sittingbourne
Holly House B&B
Wises Lane, Sittingbourne
Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent
Bobbing Corner, Sittingbourne
The Beaumont
74 London Rd, Sittingbourne
The Golden Hope Wetherspoon
1-37 Park Road, Sittingbourne
Tonge Barn
Church Road, Sittingbourne
Travelodge Sittingbourne
Bourne Place, Sittingbourne
Things to Do in Sittingbourne(9)
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For things to do, the town has a handful of attractions worth a visit. The Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway is rated 4.8 from 462 reviews and operates heritage steam trains. Bayford Meadows, also rated 4.8 from 453 reviews, combines outdoor space with a diner on site. The Light Sittingbourne, rated 4.5 from 1199 reviews, is a cinema complex that also hosts dining options. For families, Little Potters and Merry Go Round offer play facilities, and Upchurch River Valley Golf provides an 18-hole course rated 4.3 from 866 reviews.
Where to Eat in Sittingbourne(18)
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Attractions Near Sittingbourne
All attractions in Sittingbourne →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Sittingbourne.
6 mi
Forrester's Pottery
Gillingham · ⭐ 4.4
6 mi
This Art of Mine Studio
Maidstone · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Bartons Point Coastal Park
Sheerness · ⭐ 4.4
7 mi
Sheerness Swimming Pool
Sheerness · ⭐ 4.2
7 mi
Faversham Swimming Pool
Faversham · ⭐ 4.2
7 mi
Escape Kent Faversham
Faversham · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Planet Ice Gillingham
Gillingham · ⭐ 3.7
Kent Police Museum
Chatham · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Sittingbourne
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Self-Catering Cottages in Sittingbourne
All cottages in Sittingbourne →Thistle House
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £1,252
Harrier House
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £1,252
The Hideaway @ The Den
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £453
The Coach House
4 bed · sleeps 11
The Malt House
5 bed · sleeps 14 · from £5,193
The Pool House
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,914
Norwood Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Norwood Dairy
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £601
Common questions about Sittingbourne
Where can I stay in Sittingbourne?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Sittingbourne.
What is there to do in Sittingbourne?
We list 9 attractions and things to do in and around Sittingbourne.
Where can I eat in Sittingbourne?
We list 18 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Sittingbourne.
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