Traditional county: Kent · District / Borough: Canterbury · Region: South East
Explore Whitstable, Kent with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Whitstable map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Whitstable, Kent, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Whitstable |
| Traditional County | Kent |
| District / Borough | Canterbury |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.358479 |
| Longitude | 1.024648 |
| Place Type | Town |
Whitstable has long drawn its character from the grey sweep of the North Sea, its geography shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the fertile hinterland of Kent. It lies 7.2 km west-south-west of Herne Bay (from Herne Bay: bearing 259°T, OS grid TR 106 664), and is situated north-north-east of Yorkletts village. Historically, Whitstable was a maritime town, its economy tethered to the bounty of its oyster beds, a tradition that imbued the very air with a briny tang and a hard-won resilience. This connection to the sea, a constant presence, has shaped the lives of its inhabitants for centuries, fostering a practical outlook and a deep understanding of the coastal landscape. The salty air of Whitstable carries echoes of its past, particularly its celebrated oyster industry, which once brought considerable renown. The town's distinctive cultural character is perhaps best captured in the vibrant buzz of its harbour, where the day's catch still finds its way to eager hands, a living testament to enduring traditions. While many historic buildings speak of a prosperous past, it is the enduring spirit of its people, their easy camaraderie and connection to the sea, that truly defines Whitstable.
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Explore Whitstable, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.358479, 1.024648. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |