Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Kingsmead Leisure Centre

PO Box 1023, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (0.8 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01303 863869, Email, www.toursoftherealm.com

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.

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms), 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.

Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), 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).

Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RN, (0.7 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01227 378100, Email

Canterbury's most popular park has been restored into attractive gardens with monuments and memorials, a bandstand with summertime concerts, a central fountain, a tearoom and a children's maze.

St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), 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.

Herne Common, Herne Bay, CT6 7LQ, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), Tel: 01227 762862, Email, www.canterbury-cathedral.org

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

Whitehall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BQ, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms), Tel: 01227 844479, www.sekgroup.org.uk/ket

Set in the floodplan of the Great Stour just outside Canterbury, Hambrook Marshes is in an area of natural marshland located adjacent to the Riverside Retail Park in Wincheap.

Off Whitehall Road, Canterbury, CT2 8NL, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email

This area dates back to the Doomsday period. Today it is one of a few areas of riverside grassland that has not been treated with weedkillers or fertilisers, which means that a wide variety of species can thrive.

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

3 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DY, (0.6 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01227 639086, www.lilfordgallery.com

Fine art gallery showing contemporary fine art from National and International Artists.

76 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD, (0.6 miles, 1kms), 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

The Welcome Centre, Canterbury Coach Park, Canterbury, CT1 1BW, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms), 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.

38 St Margaret's Street, Outside Alberry's, Canterbury, CT1 2TY, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms), 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.

25 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BD, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), 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.

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), 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.

New Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9DB, (4 miles, 7kms), www.theblean.co.uk

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.

80 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LS, (0.6 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01227 472557, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

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