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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: Cathedral to Coast

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)

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.

Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EE

Enjoy a fascinating 90 minute tour of historic streets AND Cathedral Precincts with knowledgeable, entertaining guides to address your questions and special interests. All for £6.50 or less! Tours daily from the Buttermarket.

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)

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.

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)

Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7HZ

Take your pick of these wonderful routes in Chartham - where you can enjoy a walk through Britain's first orchard nature reserve. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website)

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.

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, CT1 2HX

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

Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7JW

A village green & historic houses are the hallmarks of Chartham at the start of this pleasant circular walk.It follows through the Stour Valley and back along part of the North Downs Way. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website)

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).

Canterbury, CT3 4BP

This walk passes through an area of the reserve that used to flood naturally. In the 1930's and 40's, it was drained to create turf fields. Since 1995, it has been reverted to wetland and is managed by Nautral England.

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.

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.

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: Crab & Winkle Way

New Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9DB

Blean Woods are the largest in Kent and, in addition to their intrinsic interest as ancient woodlands they surround a number of attractive villages with pubs, where you can eat and drink, places to visit.