Guidebook for Canterbury
Food Scene
A cafe, a restaurant and fresh food farmers market in a stylish barn style building. Recommended in The Telegraph.
99 locals recommend
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestA cafe, a restaurant and fresh food farmers market in a stylish barn style building. Recommended in The Telegraph.
The Refectory
16 St. Dunstans Stthey do the best breakfast ....
Oscar & Bentleys
10 Guildhall StGluten Free with absolutely the best fish & chips
because its chocolate and a cool place to sit outside, drink coffee and people watch
7 locals recommend
Eleto Chocolate Cafe
1 Guildhall Stbecause its chocolate and a cool place to sit outside, drink coffee and people watch
A La Turka Westgate Canterbury
15 St. Dunstans Stthe stylish back garden and great food
The Dolphin
Saint Radigunds StreetGreat pub food with great garden.
The Ancient Raj
25-26 North LnVery close and great Indian Food. Sunday buffet is always good.
I am putting this down as a great place to eat but its got great cocktails and very mellow feel. They are currently aiming for a michelin rating so making a big effort on the food front
10 locals recommend
ABode Canterbury
30-33 High StI am putting this down as a great place to eat but its got great cocktails and very mellow feel. They are currently aiming for a michelin rating so making a big effort on the food front
The Canterbury Tales
Saint Margaret's StreetLiterature Brought to Life. Stories of historic Canterbury
Sightseeing
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The Precinctsits stunning
A bit further away. Dover Castle is a great day out where you can enjoy also enjoy a tour of the underground tunnels used in WW2 to control the English Channel. Whilst you are in the area a walk along the White Cliffs is also fun.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadA bit further away. Dover Castle is a great day out where you can enjoy also enjoy a tour of the underground tunnels used in WW2 to control the English Channel. Whilst you are in the area a walk along the White Cliffs is also fun.
Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneA favourite of all visitors. Punt up the River Stour
Guided 90 minute tours by foot explaining history of the city and Cathedral precincts
Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd
The PrecinctsGuided 90 minute tours by foot explaining history of the city and Cathedral precincts
Cultural centre, library, free exhibitions and Tourist info. This should be your starting point!
52 locals recommend
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StCultural centre, library, free exhibitions and Tourist info. This should be your starting point!
Canterbury Heritage Museum
Stour StreetLearn all about the ghost's in Canterbury
Parks & Nature
You can walk for miles along the
River Stour starting with beautifully kept gardens
22 locals recommend
Westgate Gardens River Walk
Westgate Gardens River WalkYou can walk for miles along the
River Stour starting with beautifully kept gardens
Really good Zoo and Wildlife park but you need a car to get there
129 locals recommend
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadReally good Zoo and Wildlife park but you need a car to get there
Arts & Culture
Always something good to watch and reasonably priced. Sometimes you have to book ahead.
132 locals recommend
The Marlowe
The FriarsAlways something good to watch and reasonably priced. Sometimes you have to book ahead.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
24 St. Dunstans StFor essentials....
Entertainment & Activities
Players are invited to take part in this thrilling new escape room experience with a theatrical twist.
The ghost of the recently murdered Christopher Marlowe returns to haunt you. You owe him a debt. His work is at risk of being lost forever. It is up to you to save it.r of Canterbury
Escape Room: Marlowe's Ghost
Stour StreetPlayers are invited to take part in this thrilling new escape room experience with a theatrical twist.
The ghost of the recently murdered Christopher Marlowe returns to haunt you. You owe him a debt. His work is at risk of being lost forever. It is up to you to save it.r of Canterbury
Getting Around
Canterbury West Station
Station Road Westless than 1 hour to London