Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Westgrange House Bed and Breakfast 

St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 455994, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

St Peter's Church has been a place of prayer and worship for over 900 years and its charm and peace are in marked contrast to the busy street.

Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EE, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 459779, Email, www.canterburyguidedtours.com

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.

11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1AF, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 281174, Email, www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk

The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre is located just yards from the beach in the centre of Whitstable town, on a site which has a long tradition of community and cultural activity and offers stunning sea views.

25 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 471688, Email, www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk

Eastbridge Hospital was founded following the murder of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral as accommodation for poor Pilgrims visiting his tomb.

22 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 453267, Email, www.canterbury.ac.uk/sidney-cooper

The Sidney Cooper Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that puts on around ten exhibitions per year. It is part of Canterbury Christ Church University. It's programme includes artists of repute - locally, nationally and internationally.

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

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.

104 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AZ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 272042, www.playhousewhitstable.co.uk

Community theatre offering a wide range of entertainment - plays, pantomimes, music, comedy and active youth group.

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 378100, Email, www.canterbury.gov.uk

The Westgate Gardens can be found close to the City centre, just next to the West Gate Tower. The eleven acres of public gardens provide an ideal setting for a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Stour.

5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 276998, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

Dive into maritime history and explore the town. The fascinating displays give townspeople and visitors an idea of why Whitstable is here and how it has changed over the years.

Herne Common, Herne Bay, CT6 7LQ, (0.8 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01227 712111, Email, www.wildwoodtrust.org

Wildwood Wild Animal Park is a year-round experience for all the family in 40 acres of ancient woodland with over 50 species of British wildlife. Enjoy special events, talks and feeds around the park, adventure playzone and restaurant.

Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

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).

North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QJ, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 768072, www.martinpaul.org

St Martin's Church is the oldest in England still in use as a parish church and is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site. This church was the first base of St Augustine when he came to Canterbury in 597.

The Welcome Centre, Canterbury Coach Park, Canterbury, CT1 1BW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 637556, Email, www.canterburyaudiotours.co.uk

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.

Riverscroft, Grove Ferry, Upstreet, Canterbury, CT3 4BP, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 08458 247 600, Email, www.kent.gov.uk

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

Canterbury Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7TY, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email

Curtis Wood Park is an informal area of protected open space situated on the outskirts of Herne. The site provides local residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of semi-natural habitats in a relaxed and pleasant setting.

76 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 766616, Email, www.lilfordframing.com

Lilford Framing provide a complete framing service, our friendly and helpful staff have over 30 years of experience.

Speciality: Framing

St. Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 785625, Email, www.eastkentfreemasons.org/library-museum

Open to all and free to visit, one of the UK's finest collections of Masonic artefacts will take you on a surprising and informative interactive journey through the history of Freemasonry in Kent and beyond, dispelling myths along the way.

St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 479227, Email, www.canterburytales.org.uk

Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to Canterbury.

38 St Margaret's Street, Outside Alberry's, Canterbury, CT1 2TY, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 0845 5190 267, Email, www.canterburyghosttour.com

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.

Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EP, (5 miles, 8kms), www.favourite.org.uk

This oyster yawl, which is also known as a smack, was built in 1890 by the Whitstable Shipping company and worked until 1944. She can now be viewed between the seawall and Island Wall, about 200m east of the Neptune pub.

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 785575, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

Explore the Roman town beneath your feet. Canterbury's underground Roman Museum is built around the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics preserved where excavated.

80 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LS, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 472557, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

The church is 1000 years old and was the first to be dedicated to St Dunstan.

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 767345, www.english-heritage.org.uk/staugustinesabbey

This great Abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine.

18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 378100, Email, www.thebeaney.co.uk

This fabulous new visitor attraction provides state of the art special and permanent exhibition galleries, a brand new library, excellent learning facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages.

Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2BW, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 281726, Email, www.whitstablecastle.co.uk

Dating back to the 1790's, Whitstable Castle and Gardens has been home to local merchants and dignitaries remaining a landmark attraction throughout its history. It is a 'must see' for everyone visiting the town of Whitstable.

Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9JR, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 765168, www.druidstone.net

Set in attractive gardens and woodland, Druidstone caters for the imagination of all ages. Go on a walk through the enchanted woodland, enjoy hands on experience with the farmyard animals.