Things to do in Canterbury
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Canterbury Historic River Tours
Type
Boat Trip
Location
Canterbury
2008 South East England Tourism Awards 'Best Tourism Experience' runner up!
Flowing through the heart of historic Canterbury, the river is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of one of the country's busiest city centres.
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Dane John Gardens
Type
Garden
Location
Canterbury
Canterbury's most popular park has been restored into attractive gardens with monuments and memorials, a bandstand with summertime concerts, a central fountain, a tearoom and a children's maze.
St Augustine's Abbey
Type
Abbey / Priory
Location
Canterbury
This great Abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine.
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Elham Valley Vineyard
Type
Vineyard
Location
Canterbury
Vineyard, tearoom, craft, pottery. See how vines grow and enjoy morning coffee, cream tea or a light lunch.
Wildwood
Type
Animal Collection
Location
Herne Bay
Wildwood is the UK's biggest collection of British Wildlife.
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Canterbury Tales
Type
Museum
Location
Canterbury
Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
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Museum of Canterbury
Type
Museum
Location
Canterbury
From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see the history of Canterbury through fascinating objects, hands on displays and activities all set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.
Canterbury Cathedral
Type
Cathedral / Minister
Location
Canterbury
Motherchurch of the Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop. Stunning stained glass. Eleventh Century Crypt, Twelfth Century Quire, Fourteenth Century Nave.
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Type
Animal Collection
Location
Canterbury
The Aspinall Foundation's Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a great day out for groups of all sizes where education, conservation and fun combine. Set in over 100 acres of beautiful ancient parkland.
Curtis Wood
Type
Nature Reserve
Location
Canterbury
Curtis Wood is an area of mainly oak, ash and hawthorn scrub and woodland, valued for its Early Purple and Butterfly Orchids.
Canterbury Norman Castle
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Canterbury
The ruins of a Norman castle keep and castle walls and one of the three original royal castles in Kent. There are interpretation panels, a tactile model of the castle (circa 1200AD) and elevated viewing areas.
Snappys Adventure Play
Type
Adventure Park / Playground
Location
Whitstable
Safe, clean and fun environment for children under 12. Large exciting and interactive adventure play equipment designed for all ages. (Picture courtesy of Snappys' website: www.snappysadventureplay.co.uk)
Druidstone Park
Type
Animal Collection
Location
Canterbury
Set in attractive gardens and woodlands, Druidstone caters for the imagination of all ages. Go on a walk through the enchanted woodland. Enjoy hands-on experience in the farmyard. Play areas for children.
Greyfriars Chapel
Type
Church / Chapel
Location
Canterbury
Hidden away behind Greyfriars House in Stour Street is this 13th century building spanning the river Stour.
Kent County Cricket Club
Type
Venue Provider
Location
Canterbury
Home to Kent County Cricket Club for over 160 years, the ground is set in 12 acres of the beautiful Kent countryside.
