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)
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Crown Inn (1.93 miles)
Grove Ferry (3.45 miles)
Sharons B and B (3.49 miles)
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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 ... More
Hussar Hotel (4.77 miles)
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 websiteMolland House (6.01 miles)
This award-winning B&B is a 16th-century manor house with large en suite rooms, many original features and plenty of charm and luxury. Molland House is located in a country village between Sandwich ... More
Pavilion View Hotel (6.25 miles)
Pavilion View is situated in an excellent seafront position in the best part of Margate. Pavilion View overlooks the Winter Gardens and enjoys uninterrupted views of the sea and pleasant gardens. Pavilion ... More
Travelodge Margate Westwood (6.39 miles)
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