Whitstable Community Museum 2026

The museum displays the science, education, literature, trades and manufacturing that have flourished in Whitstable over several centuries. It has one of the world’s oldest railway locomotives, 'Invicta', on display, as well as a 1948 whelk boat, an 1867 fire engine and an 1830 stationary beam engine, each with its own fascinating story.

Contacts

Address: Foresters' Hall 5a Oxford Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1DB

  • Telephone: 01227 264 742
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  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Thu-Sat. Also Wed-Sat in school hols. 1030-1630. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Rail: Whitstable / 1 mile

Facilities

  • Part disabled access

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Whitstable still has a working harbour with a small fishing fleet, aggregates import and the Thames Barge Greta in summer residence. 

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