Places to see in ( Birchington - UK )
Places to see in ( Birchington - UK )
Birchington-on-Sea is a village in north east Kent, England, with a population of around 10,000. It is part of the Thanet district and forms part of the civil parish of Birchington. It lies on the coast facing the North Sea, east of the Thames Estuary, between the seaside resorts of Herne Bay and Margate. As a seaside resort, the village is a tourist and retirement destination. The village's Minnis Bay is a family beach with attractions such as sailing, windsurfing, a paddling pool and coastal walking routes. Its three smaller beaches are surrounded by chalk cliffs, cliff stacks and caves.
The village was first recorded in 1240. Its parish church, All Saints', dates to the 13th century and its churchyard is the burial place of the 19th century Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Quex Park, a local 19th century manor house, is home to the Powell-Cotton Museum and a twelve bell tower built for change ringing. The museum contains a large collection of stuffed exotic animals collected by Major Percy Powell-Cotton on his travels in Africa, and also houses artefacts unearthed in and around Birchington by his daughter, Antoinette Powell-Cotton, a keen archaeologist.
Birchington was first recorded in 1240 as Birchenton, a name derived from the Old English words 'bircen tun', meaning a farm where birch trees grow. Birchington-on-Sea is located in northeast Kent, on the coast of the Thames Estuary. The village is 14 kilometres (9 mi) to the east of Herne Bay and 6 kilometres (4 mi) to the west of Margate. The small town of Westgate-on-Sea lies between Birchington and Margate.
Minnis Bay is a popular family beach with attractions such as sailing, windsurfing, cafes, beach huts, public houses, restaurants, a paddling pool and coastal walking/cycling routes. The beach has gained a European Blue Flag Award for its cleanliness and safety. The village has three other smaller beaches, which are surrounded by chalk cliffs and cliff stacks. Wildlife that can be observed in the Thames Estuary includes seals, velvet swimming crabs and the migrant turnstone.
Paintings by local artists are displayed at the David Burley Gallery in Birchington Library. Community activities take place at the Birchington Village Centre, including adult education classes, drama productions by the Birchington Guild of Players and concerts by the Birchington Silver Band. In 1989, Birchington-on-Sea was twinned with the town of La Chapelle d'Armentieres, near Lille in northern France; Birchington Twinning Association arranges events between the two communities, such as school trips, concerts and war remembrance services. Since 1932, Birchington has held a street carnival each summer.
Birchington-on-Sea railway station is on the Chatham Main Line which runs between Ramsgate in East Kent and London Victoria. Other stations on this line include Broadstairs, Margate, Herne Bay, Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Bromley South. Birchington is around 1 hour and 40 minutes from London by Mainline train. A National Express coach service also runs between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Birchington-on-Sea.
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Wigan, Wigan, England - United Kingdom (GB)
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Wigan, Wigan, England - United Kingdom (GB)
The Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Wigan is close to Wigan, England. Guests can enjoy the Camelot theme park near Astley Hall. Guests may also enjoy visiting the Chester Zoo. The hotel itself is located amongst unspoilt woodlands. Wigan Pier, the Albert Dock, and the Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool are also close. The Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Wigan is 5 miles from Wigan Station and 40 minutes from the Manchester airport.Each room at the Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Wigan includes both a radio and a television. Coffee/tea makers are available in each room. Some rooms are non-smoking. Satellite/cable television is also available, as are desks, ironing boards, and hair dryers.The Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Wigan is a Victorian 4 star hotel set in 10 acres of landscaped, award winning gardens. The Vital Spa offers a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and technogym. The Laureate Restaurant offers food and wine to guests courtesy of Head Chef Colin Gannon. Guests may also enjoy visiting Burns Bar and having a drink by the log fire.
Hotel Features
General
Room Service, Pet Friendly, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Mini Bar, Cable / Satellite TV, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom
Activities
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Massage / Beauty Centre, Golf Course, Sauna, Garden, Salon, Fitness Facilities, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Massage, Solarium, Steam Bath, Beauty Salon, Pool Indoor
Services
Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Safe-Deposit Box, Secretarial Service, Porters, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Facsimile, Designated Smoking Area, Express Check-In/Check-Out
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 11:00 AM
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