Canterbury Guidebook

Suzanne
Canterbury Guidebook

Sightseeing

Historic and beautiful.
365 residents recomanen
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The Precincts
365 residents recomanen
Historic and beautiful.
52 residents recomanen
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High St
52 residents recomanen
See the artifacts that has been discovered in Canterbury and see an original Roman pavement in situ.
30 residents recomanen
Canterbury Roman Museum
11A Butchery Ln
30 residents recomanen
See the artifacts that has been discovered in Canterbury and see an original Roman pavement in situ.
33 residents recomanen
Abadia de Sant Agustí
Longport
33 residents recomanen
Walk along part of the original city wall and enjoy Dane John Gardens
Canterbury City Wall
66 St Peter's Pl
Walk 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.
36 residents recomanen
Canterbury Punting Company
Water Lane
36 residents recomanen
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.
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 St
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.
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.
7 residents recomanen
The King's Mile
7 residents recomanen
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 Market
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.

Entertainment

132 residents recomanen
The Marlowe
The Friars
132 residents recomanen
15 residents recomanen
ODEON Canterbury
43/45 St George's Pl
15 residents recomanen
36 residents recomanen
Curzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall Road
36 residents recomanen
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
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 St
From county cricket events, TT matches and big name live music outdoor events.
Kent County Cricket Club
2 Old Dover Rd
From 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: http://airbnb.com/h/2oldschoolhouse http://airbnb.com/h/3oldschoolhouse http://airbnb.com/h/4oldschoolhouse
220 residents recomanen
Whitstable
220 residents recomanen
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.
17 residents recomanen
Chilham
17 residents recomanen
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.
160 residents recomanen
UpMargate
20 The Centre
160 residents recomanen
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.

Food scene

Breakfast or lunch at this Argentinian cafe in the heart of the Dane John Gardens
Don Juan Café
Breakfast or lunch at this Argentinian cafe in the heart of the Dane John Gardens
Delicious breakfast and lunch at this cafe.
Saffron Cafe
9 Castle St
Delicious breakfast and lunch at this cafe.
Quaint tea room for lunches, cakes and afternoon tea.
14 residents recomanen
Tiny Tim's Tearoom
34 St Margaret's St
14 residents recomanen
Quaint 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 Ln
Breakfast and lunch in this cafe tucked away on the side streets with an open air terrace upstairs
Italian right by our property
20 residents recomanen
Pinocchio's Restaurant
64 Castle St
20 residents recomanen
Italian right by our property
Lunch and dinner at this newly opened restaurant near to us.
No.35 Ltd
35 Saint Margaret's Street
Lunch and dinner at this newly opened restaurant near to us.
Lovely pub with delicious food and an outdoor seating area.
White Hart Inn
Dane John Mews
Lovely 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.
14 residents recomanen
Pizza Express
4 Best Ln
14 residents recomanen
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.
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 Street
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.
Really tasty restaurant in the historic area, just past the topsy turvey house. It also has a courtyard garden
9 residents recomanen
Posillipo - Canterbury
15-16 Borough
9 residents recomanen
Really tasty restaurant in the historic area, just past the topsy turvey house. It also has a courtyard garden
Delicious mexican food with a lovely atmosphere
59 residents recomanen
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans St
59 residents recomanen
Delicious mexican food with a lovely atmosphere
Sister restaurant to Cafe des Amis but offering english and mediteranean food. Delicious
34 residents recomanen
CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound Ln
34 residents recomanen
Sister 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.
15 residents recomanen
A La Turka Westgate Canterbury
15 St. Dunstans St
15 residents recomanen
Set in a traditional building with a pavement seating area, it also serves delicious food.
Fish restaurant
12 residents recomanen
Chapman's of Canterbury
89-90 St. Dunstans St
12 residents recomanen
Fish 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 Street
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
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.
23 residents recomanen
Fordwich Arms
King Street
23 residents recomanen
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.
Michelin starred indian fusion restaurant around the corner from the hotel. Really delicious
68 residents recomanen
The Ambrette
68 residents recomanen
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.
10 residents recomanen
ABode Canterbury
30-33 High St
10 residents recomanen
Restaurant 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.
13 residents recomanen
The Corner House
1 Dover Street
13 residents recomanen
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.
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?
99 residents recomanen
The Goods Shed
Station Road West
99 residents recomanen
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?

Drinking

Alberrys
38 St Margaret's St
7 residents recomanen
Bramleys
15 Orange St
7 residents recomanen
Easily 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 St
The Ballroom
15 Orange St
9 residents recomanen
The Foundry Brew Pub
77 Stour St.
9 residents recomanen

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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.