Leisure activities

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT2 8AA

Relaxing River Stour Tours through public gardens, breathtaking countryside and the city. A choice of short, long and city trips available.

Boat Route: River Stour.

Grove Ferry, Upstreet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4BP

Hire a canoe, take a river tour or gain a canoe award; suitable for families, beginners and groups in Canterbury, Medway and Hythe.

The Welcome Centre, Canterbury Coach Park, Canterbury, CT1 1BW

The perfect way to explore some of the well known historic sites of Canterbury, plus some of the hidden gems - available in 8 languages. Enjoy an audio tour & travel at your own pace. 20 attractions and local city landmarks are featured.

Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT

A wonderful way to capture the magic of the river is through our candlelit evening tours! These tours are provided solely for our group markets, usually with a minimum number of ten participants (subject to a minimum charge).

Stodmarsh, Canterbury, CT3 1BB

One of the special routes in the popular Walks For All series, the path is full or opportunities for everyone to explore the wildlife of this fine nature reserve. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT

Flowing through the heart of historic Canterbury, the river is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of one of the country's busiest city centres.

Canterbury to Dover/Folkestone, CT1

This is a challenging 50 mile (80km) circular ride on Regional Cycle Routes 16 and 17 linking Canterbury to Folkestone and Dover. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).

Cycle Route: Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover

Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TW

Canterbury Golf Club is a private members club open to members of the public by prior booking. It provides a golf shop, coaching, driving range and catering facilities. There is an 18-hole golf course and practice facilities.

Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NZ

While in Kent why not experience the fun and excitement of cricket - the English game? Kent County Cricket Club is the birthplace of the county game and offers groups the opportunity to enjoy the most English of pastimes.

Canterbury, CT3 4BP

A short walk of 1.25 miles. The hard surfaces are well compacted but with occasional stones upt to 30mm.

Upstreet, Canterbury, CT3 4BP

One of Explore Kent's popular Walks For All series, this route leads through classic coastal Kent countryside from Grove Ferry to Plucks Gutter. (Information coutresy of the Explore Kent Website).

Walk Route: Canterbury, Dover

Herne Bay, CT6 6SU

Enjoy the sights and sounds to be experienced along one of the most rapidly changing strecthes of the Kent coastline. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).

Walk Route: Reculver

The Malthouse, St Stephens Road, Canterbury, CT2 7JA

Cycle maintenance and mechanic courses for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals.

Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7JA

A walking and cycling route that follows the River Great Stour. As well as providing a safe and traffic free path that is accessible for wheelchair users, it makes it easy to access the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fordwich, Canterbury, CT2 0BX

This popular walk is one of Explore Kent's Walks For All series passing through pleasant countryside and woodland from the village of Fordwich. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).

Walk Route: Fordwich Village to Reed Pond

The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH

Motherchurch of the Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop. Stunning stained glass. Eleventh Century Crypt, Twelfth Century Quire, Fourteenth Century Nave.

Water Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2NQ

Escape the busy pavements and lay back into the cushions, meander down the river and see the City as you never could on foot. Listen to historic Canterbury's rich and fascinating story as you sip champagne and view medieval buildings.

PO Box 1023, Canterbury, CT1 2PR

Tours of the Realm offer chauffeured, sightseeing tours of rural and historic Britain to small groups of 2 to 3 people. An exclusive, bespoke and superior service for discerning travellers. Day tours or longer tours available on request.

Adisham, Canterbury, CT3 3JE

Passing through the distinctive village of Adisham, this North Downs Way circular is sure to delight. This walk is relatively flat with plenty of open fields to venture through. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).

Walk Route: Barham and Adisham

Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6BF

Fully guided, intimate canoe tours through some of Kent's finest scenery near the historic centres of Canterbury, Medway and Maidstone. Perfect for photographers/artists and lovers of nature, history, good food and wild camping.

Canterbury, CT1 2HX

Queen Bertha's walk links together the three parts of Canterbury's World Heritage Sites - the Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church.

Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7JW

A village green and historic houses are the hallmarks of Chartham at the start of this pleasant circular walk. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).

Walk Route: Chartham

Canterbury to Whistatble, CT1

Originally a six mile railway line running between Canterbury and Whitstable between 1830 and 1952, some of it was reopened as a cycle and walking route.

Cycle Route: Canterbury to Whitstable

Birchington, CT7 9QP

This is a lovely sea walk that is particularly refreshing throughout the year. There is plenty to see as you pass a salt-water lagoon,a working oyster farm and the Reculver Towers and fort. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website)

Walk Route: Minnis Bay to Reculver

38 St Margaret's Street, Outside Alberry's, Canterbury, CT1 2TY

An entertaining blend of history, humour and haunting amongst the old city, as the shadows gather meet the ghosthunter for a 75 minute tour of the spooky side of Canterbury.

Canterbury, CT1 2NS

Canterbury, England's most famous cathedral city of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and now a UNESCO world heritage site sits on the River Stour in one of the most attractive corners of rural Kent.