Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Fordwich Town Hall

St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EE, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RN, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

25 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BD, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Herne Common, Herne Bay, CT6 7LQ, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01227 475202, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

Discover Canterbury's history, from millions of years ago to the present, explored through interactive displays in an amazing medieval building.

Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Cockering Road, Canterbury, CT1 3UP, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email

This beautiful ancient 45-hectare woodland has spectacular displays of wildflower including many species of orchid.

Riverscroft, Grove Ferry, Upstreet, Canterbury, CT3 4BP, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 08458 247 600, Email, www.kent.gov.uk

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

Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 378100, Email

The ruins of a Norman castle keep and castle walls and one of the three original royal castles in Kent. There are interpretation panels, a tactile model of the castle (circa 1200AD) and elevated viewing areas.

Canterbury Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7TY, (4 miles, 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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