Canterbury Guidebook
Sightseeing
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsHistoric and beautiful.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StSee the artifacts that has been discovered in Canterbury and see an original Roman pavement in situ.
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Canterbury Roman Museum
11A Butchery LnSee the artifacts that has been discovered in Canterbury and see an original Roman pavement in situ.
St Augustine's Abbey
LongportCanterbury City Wall
66 St Peter's PlWalk along part of the original city wall and enjoy Dane John Gardens
Be swept away on Canterbury's waterways on a punt. This is right on the hotel's doorstep and is slightly less touristy but really relaxing, informative and beautiful.
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Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneBe swept away on Canterbury's waterways on a punt. This is right on the hotel's doorstep and is slightly less touristy but really relaxing, informative and beautiful.
Very informative on the history of the hospital throughout the centuries. This also leads to Greyfriars Chapel and Greyfriars chapel. There is a service at this chapel once a week.
Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr, Canterbury
25 High StVery informative on the history of the hospital throughout the centuries. This also leads to Greyfriars Chapel and Greyfriars chapel. There is a service at this chapel once a week.
Semi pedestrianised street leading away from the Cathedral. With independent shops, cafe's and restaurants. Head to the bottom and you will see a traditional timber beamed house that is twisted. A few of the timber buildings along here are apparently haunted.
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The King's Mile
Semi pedestrianised street leading away from the Cathedral. With independent shops, cafe's and restaurants. Head to the bottom and you will see a traditional timber beamed house that is twisted. A few of the timber buildings along here are apparently haunted.
The heart of historic Canterbury, this is a cobbled square right in front of the Christ Church gate leading to the cathedral and also has a war memorial at its core.
Butter Market
Butter MarketThe heart of historic Canterbury, this is a cobbled square right in front of the Christ Church gate leading to the cathedral and also has a war memorial at its core.
Entertainment
The Marlowe
The FriarsODEON Canterbury
43/45 St George's PlCurzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall Roadcinema, theatre and cafe showing mainstream and arts films. On the grounds of Kent University. The Unibus leaves the bus station every 15 minutes for the University
Gulbenkian
cinema, theatre and cafe showing mainstream and arts films. On the grounds of Kent University. The Unibus leaves the bus station every 15 minutes for the University
Houdini’s Magic bar
6 St Peter's StFrom county cricket events, TT matches and big name live music outdoor events.
Kent County Cricket Club
2 Old Dover RdFrom county cricket events, TT matches and big name live music outdoor events.
Neighbourhoods
Whitstable and Tankerton is a pretty and relaxed seaside town. You can walk to Whitstable or catch the bus there. Lovely walks along the seafront with lots of independent shops, fishing harbour, beach huts, seafood stalls. Walk along 'The Street', a street that stretches for a mile out into the sea just off Tankerton (watch out for the tides). From the harbour go on board a historic Thames Barge or get a speedboat out to the WW2 forts or spot Sea Lions on the sand banks (pre-booking is advised).
Check out our beautiful rental properties (with a hot tub) here:
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http://airbnb.com/h/3oldschoolhouse
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Whitstable
Whitstable and Tankerton is a pretty and relaxed seaside town. You can walk to Whitstable or catch the bus there. Lovely walks along the seafront with lots of independent shops, fishing harbour, beach huts, seafood stalls. Walk along 'The Street', a street that stretches for a mile out into the sea just off Tankerton (watch out for the tides). From the harbour go on board a historic Thames Barge or get a speedboat out to the WW2 forts or spot Sea Lions on the sand banks (pre-booking is advised).
Check out our beautiful rental properties (with a hot tub) here:
http://airbnb.com/h/2oldschoolhouse
http://airbnb.com/h/3oldschoolhouse
http://airbnb.com/h/4oldschoolhouse
Walk to this small village from Canterbury through the orchards or catch a train from Canterbury West Station. Visit the castle and its garden (check for its opening times), visit the haunted church and have a cream tea in the village square.
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Chilham
Walk to this small village from Canterbury through the orchards or catch a train from Canterbury West Station. Visit the castle and its garden (check for its opening times), visit the haunted church and have a cream tea in the village square.
Long sandy beach, independent shops, a natural stone lido pool in the sea, Turner Contemporary Art Gallery, shell grotto, caves amusement arcades and Dreamland (roller coasters etc). Drive there or catch a bus or train.
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UpMargate
20 The CentreLong sandy beach, independent shops, a natural stone lido pool in the sea, Turner Contemporary Art Gallery, shell grotto, caves amusement arcades and Dreamland (roller coasters etc). Drive there or catch a bus or train.
Food scene
Don Juan Café
Breakfast or lunch at this Argentinian cafe in the heart of the Dane John Gardens
Saffron Cafe
9 Castle StDelicious breakfast and lunch at this cafe.
Tiny Tim's Tearoom
34 St Margaret's StQuaint tea room for lunches, cakes and afternoon tea.
Breakfast and lunch in this cafe tucked away on the side streets with an open air terrace upstairs
Lazix
10 Butchery LnBreakfast and lunch in this cafe tucked away on the side streets with an open air terrace upstairs
Pinocchio's Restaurant
64 Castle StItalian right by our property
No.35 Ltd
35 Saint Margaret's StreetLunch and dinner at this newly opened restaurant near to us.
White Hart Inn
Dane John MewsLovely pub with delicious food and an outdoor seating area.
I normally don't want to recommend chain restaurants but this location is a gem. Tucked away on the side streets there is an outside quaint little courtyard and inside you are literally right beside the river to see the ducks and the punts going past.
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Pizza Express
4 Best LnI normally don't want to recommend chain restaurants but this location is a gem. Tucked away on the side streets there is an outside quaint little courtyard and inside you are literally right beside the river to see the ducks and the punts going past.
Modern English Restaurant serving amazing steaks. Situated right beside the river and with a couple of outdoor tables by the river. You can also book a meal & punt together so you eat and then go for a punt of the river.
Old Weavers House
1-3 Saint Peter's StreetModern English Restaurant serving amazing steaks. Situated right beside the river and with a couple of outdoor tables by the river. You can also book a meal & punt together so you eat and then go for a punt of the river.
Really tasty restaurant in the historic area, just past the topsy turvey house. It also has a courtyard garden
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Posillipo - Canterbury
15-16 BoroughReally tasty restaurant in the historic area, just past the topsy turvey house. It also has a courtyard garden
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StDelicious mexican food with a lovely atmosphere
Sister restaurant to Cafe des Amis but offering english and mediteranean food. Delicious
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CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnSister restaurant to Cafe des Amis but offering english and mediteranean food. Delicious
Set in a traditional building with a pavement seating area, it also serves delicious food.
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A La Turka Westgate Canterbury
15 St. Dunstans StSet in a traditional building with a pavement seating area, it also serves delicious food.
Chapman's of Canterbury
89-90 St. Dunstans StFish restaurant
Pub in the old part of town amonst twisty side streets. It has an outdoor garden and delicious food. Don't be fooled by the tattered building next door as that is where they built Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the film
Dolphin Inn
17 Saint Radigunds StreetPub in the old part of town amonst twisty side streets. It has an outdoor garden and delicious food. Don't be fooled by the tattered building next door as that is where they built Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the film
Fordwich Arms is right on the river and serves delicious food in a lovely setting. Canoe Wild operates nearby and does kayaking, canoe and sup rental. The George & Dragon and Grove Ferry at Fordwich are also very good pubs.
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Fordwich Arms
King StreetFordwich Arms is right on the river and serves delicious food in a lovely setting. Canoe Wild operates nearby and does kayaking, canoe and sup rental. The George & Dragon and Grove Ferry at Fordwich are also very good pubs.
Michelin starred indian fusion restaurant around the corner from the hotel. Really delicious
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The Ambrette
Michelin starred indian fusion restaurant around the corner from the hotel. Really delicious
Restaurant within the hotel but serves delicious gastronomic food and does pre-theatre menus.
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ABode Canterbury
30-33 High StRestaurant within the hotel but serves delicious gastronomic food and does pre-theatre menus.
Delicious and raved about on social media. A modern english restaurant serving Michelin quality food. Its location on the ring road does disservice to the food and atmosphere within. It now has an outdoor courtyard garden.
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The Corner House
1 Dover StreetDelicious and raved about on social media. A modern english restaurant serving Michelin quality food. Its location on the ring road does disservice to the food and atmosphere within. It now has an outdoor courtyard garden.
A food and drink market open all day. Local drinks, meat, fish, pastries and a restaurant and cafe (offers takeaways). Right by Canterbury West station. Can you resist temptation?
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The Goods Shed
Station Road WestA food and drink market open all day. Local drinks, meat, fish, pastries and a restaurant and cafe (offers takeaways). Right by Canterbury West station. Can you resist temptation?
Drinking
Alberrys
38 St Margaret's StBramleys
15 Orange StEasily missed (opposite Lakeland) this outdoor terraced bar/restaurant comes alive at nighttime
Citi Terrace
Easily missed (opposite Lakeland) this outdoor terraced bar/restaurant comes alive at nighttime
The Living Lounge
13 Orange StThe Ballroom
15 Orange StThe Foundry Brew Pub
77 Stour St.Reizigersadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Coming by train - hire a car
Situated in the Canterbury West car park and Castle Row car park (at the top of the road from the hotel) is a car rental company where you can rent a car by the house and arrange it all through an app. No keys to collect just simply book it, go to the car and drive away. There are of course lots of other car hire companies who hire for the day but this could be usefull.