St Nicholas-at-Wade is a peaceful village on the Isle of Thanet, dominated by a handsome flint church which dates back to the early 13th Century. The church is dedicated to St Nicholas, giving the village the first part of its name. The addition of "at-Wade" refers to the fact that the Wantsum Channel, which in ancient times separated Thanet from mainland Kent, could be crossed on foot from St Nicholas during low tides. This is a pleasant village with an endearing sense of its own history. The Bell Inn, one of two locals, dates from Tudor times, and the oak-beamed cottages, some surviving from the 17th Century, add to the atmosphere. Indeed, the village has been eulogised in a song - "St Nicholas-at-Wade" - by Royden Barrie and Kennedy Russell. Residents uphold the age-old tradition of "hoodening" (performing short plays in pubs to raise money for charity), and they ensure that Father Christmas, bearing gifts, makes his annual visit on December 25 on a pony-drawn sleigh. The village has little shopping, but Sarre is just a mile away, and neighbouring Monkton has a nature reserve and an observatory, both worth a visit. This is splendid walking and cycling country.
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Places to Stay near St Nicholas At Wade
Chalk Pit Cottage (1.90 miles)
This charming cottage and its pretty garden sit at the end of a row in the little village of Sarre, just a short drive from the myriad delights of historic Canterbury city (8 miles) and ... More | visit website
Crown Inn (1.93 miles)
Chislet Court Farm (3.25 miles)
Grove Ferry (3.45 miles)
Sharons B and B (3.49 miles)
Sharons B and B is a small Family run B and B. Which has been newly refurbished with stunning countryside views to the rear . We have a swimming pool ... More
Bridge Hotel (4.02 miles)
Durlock Lodge (4.06 miles)
With is quiet location opposite the abbey, yet within walking distance of traditional old English pubs and restaurants, Durlock Lodge offers charming accommodation set in a traditional British village. You can have a self service ... More | visit website
Hussar Hotel (4.77 miles)
Express by Holiday Inn (5.45 miles)
The Express by Holiday Inn Canterbury is conveniently located on the A2, 10 minutes by car (4 miles) from the city centre. The hotel is easy to find at Upper Harbledown and is 4 miles ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Margate (5.61 miles)
An ideal sea front location just 2 minutes walk to the beach. Conveniently positioned adjacent to Margate train station, only 5 miles from Kent Airport and 4 miles from Ramsgate ferry. For shops and local ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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