Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Canterbury Cottages 

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: + 44 (0) 844 842 464, Email, www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

The Aspinall Foundation's Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a great day out for groups of all sizes where education, conservation and fun combine. Set in over 100 acres of beautiful ancient parkland.

Riverscroft, Grove Ferry, Upstreet, Canterbury, CT3 4BP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 08458 247 600, Email, www.kent.gov.uk

Grove Ferry is an ideal spot for picnics or fishing in the River Stour.

Goodnestone, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PL, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01304 840107, Email, www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk

Set in 14 acres with walled garden, arboretums, woodland and formal area. Awarded 2 stars in The Good Garden Guide. Visit our tearoom for delicious homemade cakes and light lunches made with garden produce.

Fleming Road, Staple, Canterbury, CT3 1LG, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01304 812530, Email, www.barnsole.co.uk

A family run vineyard with its own winery. Visitors are most welcome and may have a free mini-tour to see how our vines are grown and wine produced. Tastings are free and our wines are available for direct sale.

Stodmarsh, Canterbury, CT3 4BP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 0300 0600 4763, www.naturalengland.org.uk

Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve is a unique and beautiful area of wetland, internationally recognised as an important home to a rich variety of wildlife, especially birds. Image Stodmarsh Reserve © Emma Griffiths, Natural England

Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1JL, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01227 720836

The Green, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, CT3 1RQ, (2 miles, 4kms)

Chalkpit Farm, School Lane, Bekesbourne, CT4 5EU, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 830 666