Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of St Edmund's Canterbury

St. Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DA, Tel: 01227 785625, Email, www.eastkentfreemasons.org/library-museum, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

80 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LS, Tel: 01227 472557, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT2 8AA, Email, www.crnc.co.uk, (0.9 miles, 2kms)

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.

The Welcome Centre, Canterbury Coach Park, Canterbury, CT1 1BW, Tel: 01227 637556, Email, www.canterburyaudiotours.co.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

New Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9DB, www.theblean.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

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.

25 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BD, Tel: 01227 471688, Email, www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

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

Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BE, Tel: 01227 378100, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

The cliff-top lawns of Tankerton Slopes roll gently towards the sea and provide an excellent view of 'The Street' and a vantage point to watch the nautical world go by. Tankerton is east of Whitstable town centre.

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF, Tel: 01227 767345, www.english-heritage.org.uk/staugustinesabbey, (2 miles, 2kms)

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

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, Tel: 01227 378100, Email, www.canterbury.gov.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

76 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD, Tel: 01227 766616, Email, www.lilfordframing.com, (1 miles, 2kms)

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

Speciality: Framing

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

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.

St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG, Tel: 01227 479227, Email, www.canterburytales.org.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

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

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

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

Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9TX, Tel: 01227 751496, Email, www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

Mount Ephraim Gardens have plenty to offer and delight visitors. Unwind in these ten acres of gardens, set in the heart of an 800 acre estate with magnificent views over the Swale Estuary.

Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, Tel: 01227 378100, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, Email, www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

Church Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2PP, Tel: 01227 455994, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

Situated near Canterbury Castle and the only standing pre-Norman conquest church inside the city walls.

The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH, Tel: 01227 762862, Email, www.canterbury-cathedral.org, (1 miles, 2kms)

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