Things to do in Canterbury

Scenic town with a great heritage and history

“What is there to do in Canterbury?” Well, this page is all about places to go in Canterbury - are we missing something? Let us know!

  Visit places around Canterbury


Local Attractions       Parks & Open spaces       Beaches       Galleries      

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The Canterbury Tales
Visitor Attraction. ☎
Less than a mile



Parks And Gardens In Canterbury FREE
Details of all parks and gardens in Canterbury.
Less than a mile

Canterbury Cathedral
World famous cathedral attraction.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Canterbury River Tours
Enjoy a river tour of Canterbury.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Great family day out.  www  ☎
3 miles
Druidstone Park
Enchanted woodland and animal park.  www  ☎
3.2 miles
Wingham Wildlife Park
Animal reserve specialising in exotic birds and small animals.  www  ☎
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6.7 miles
Whitstable West Beach
A popular seaside town and shingle beach owned by the Whitstable Oyster Company.  www 
6 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Canterbury


Restaurants       Cafes      

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Ask
Authentic Italian food. ☎
Less than a mile

Café Rouge
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Wagamama
Japenese noodle bar.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
The Cuban
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Prezzo
Popular Italian restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Zizzi's
Exciting Italian food.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Nando's
Portuguese chicken restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Harvester Talmead
Family-friendly restaurant. Good value Early Bird deals available all day.  www 
6.5 miles

  


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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in Canterbury


Cinema       Theatre, Ballet & Opera       Nightclubs       Comedy      



Marlowe Theatre
Astonishing new venue in the heart of the city. ☎
Less than a mile

Odeon
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Gulbenkian
Independent Cinema and Theatre.  www  ☎
1.5 miles
Chilli
Multi-award winning nightclub.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
BaaBars
Canterbury's biggest nightclub.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Chatback Comedy Club
Hugely popular night out.  www 
Less than a mile
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  Sports & Leisure in Canterbury


Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Walks & Cycle rides       Dance       Special Interest      

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Fitness
Affordable gym and fitness centre. ☎
Less than a mile



Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Indoor sports opportunities from swimming to trampolining. ☎
Less than a mile

Pulse
Fitness club and gym.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
DW Fitness
Gym and fitness centre.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Body And Mind Leisure
Health and fitness club.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Bugsy's Bowling
Ten-pin bowling centre.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Cycle Routes
Cycle routes in and around Canterbury.  www 
Less than a mile
Curious About... Canterbury?
Take our fabulous walks of discovery around Canterbury.  www 
Less than a mile

  


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  Treat yourself in Canterbury


Shopping Centres       Spa & Salon      

Whitefriars
Open air shopping area with many of the big names.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Camomile Rooms
Friendly beauty salon.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Stone
Hairdressing and Beauty salon. Treat yourself.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Blakes
Hair and beauty salon. Treat yourself.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

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  Kids in Canterbury


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Parks And Gardens In Canterbury FREE
Details of all parks and gardens in Canterbury.
Less than a mile



Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Indoor sports opportunities from swimming to trampolining. ☎
Less than a mile

Druidstone Park
Enchanted woodland and animal park.  www  ☎
3.2 miles
Odeon
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Bugsy's Bowling
Ten-pin bowling centre.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Dance Warehouse
Variety of dance classes for all ages and abilities.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Trenley Park
Friendly riding school.  www  ☎
2.4 miles
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Great family day out.  www  ☎
3 miles

  

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Where to stay in Canterbury

Need a place to stay in Canterbury? Got a business trip to Canterbury and need a one night stop over? Find...
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Did you know...

  • There is no evidence that 14th century writer Geoffrey Chaucer, author of the "Canterbury Tales", ever visited the city.
  • St Augustine founded the original Canterbury Cathedral (the first in England) on the site soon after he arrived in 597 AD.
  • Mary Tourtel (née Caudwell) who created Rupert Bear was born in Canterbury and is buried in the churchyard of St Martin's.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: 12-13 Sun Street, The Buttermarket, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HX

Famous for...

Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Tales

Annual events in Canterbury