Guidebook for Chartham
Drinks & Nightlife
Charming, old-fashioned, village pub, with excellent restaurant menu. Pre-booking recommended. 5 minutes stroll from the cottage.
7 locals recommend
The Artichoke
Rattington StreetCharming, old-fashioned, village pub, with excellent restaurant menu. Pre-booking recommended. 5 minutes stroll from the cottage.
The Local
Cockering RoadA great village pub, about 15 minutes walk away from the cottage, again up hill.
If you enjoy a longer walk, then this pub is 30 minutes away (up hill), through pretty country roads, or 5 minutes by car.
The Chapter Arms
New Town StreetIf you enjoy a longer walk, then this pub is 30 minutes away (up hill), through pretty country roads, or 5 minutes by car.
The Foundry Brew Pub
77 Stour St.Wonderful selection of ales and good home cooked food.
Sophisticated cocktail bar, set in a converted prison.
45 locals recommend
The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnSophisticated cocktail bar, set in a converted prison.
The best fishcakes you will ever eat at this lovely pub! They also have a selection of boardgames to play and a large beer garden. A truly wonderful city centre eaterie to relax in and enjoy.
13 locals recommend
The Dolphin
Saint Radigunds StreetThe best fishcakes you will ever eat at this lovely pub! They also have a selection of boardgames to play and a large beer garden. A truly wonderful city centre eaterie to relax in and enjoy.
Everything Else
The Marlowe
The FriarsA wide variety of shows available.
Over 1000 years old, a must visit for Canterbury. Head place of pilgrimage for the Anglican church.
365 locals recommend
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsOver 1000 years old, a must visit for Canterbury. Head place of pilgrimage for the Anglican church.
A great way to learn about medieval times, in the city.
16 locals recommend
Canterbury Heritage Museum
Stour StreetA great way to learn about medieval times, in the city.
Zizzi Canterbury
53 St Peter's StGreat pizza chain, in the main High Street.
Canterbury Tales
12 The FriarsLearn about Canterburys history, interactively.
Fenwick
N/A St George's StExcellent Mid to high-end department store.
Take a look at Canterbury from a different perspective, from the River Stour.
36 locals recommend
Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneTake a look at Canterbury from a different perspective, from the River Stour.
Aspinall's famous zoo. Just 10 minutes drive from the cottage. Spectacular Gorilla enclosure with viewing area seating.
157 locals recommend
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneAspinall's famous zoo. Just 10 minutes drive from the cottage. Spectacular Gorilla enclosure with viewing area seating.
Home of Kent County Cricket Club. Only a short distance away from the centre of the city.
Kent County Cricket Club
2 Old Dover RdHome of Kent County Cricket Club. Only a short distance away from the centre of the city.
Canterbury Castle
Medieval castle.
Set in a pretty, quintessentially, English village, with gift shop.
10 locals recommend
Chilham Castle
Set in a pretty, quintessentially, English village, with gift shop.
60ft high, western gate of the city wall. Largest surviving city gate in England.
22 locals recommend
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
1 Pound Ln60ft high, western gate of the city wall. Largest surviving city gate in England.
ODEON Canterbury
43/45 St George's Pl10 minutes away by car.
Food Scene
ASK Italian
Court StreetItalian restaurant, in the High Street.
ABode Canterbury
30-33 High StMichael Caine's hotel and Michelin star restaurant.
Arts & Culture
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StEnjoy a historical look into Canterbury life.
St Augustine's Abbey
LongportFirst monastery in the UK. World Heritage site.
Shopping
Woodland discovery park, with over 50 species of native British animals.
64 locals recommend
Wildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadWoodland discovery park, with over 50 species of native British animals.