Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Fordwich Village to Reed Pond

Greyfriars Chapel

Adjacent to 6 Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR, Tel: 01227 471688, Email, www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk, (2 miles, 4kms)

The only remaining building of the first English Franciscan Friary.

Chapel

Larkey Valley Wood

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

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

Nature Reserve

Canterbury Westgate Punts

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT2 8AA, Email, www.crnc.co.uk, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Herne Mill

Mill Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7DR, Tel: 01227 722332, www.herne-mill.btik.com, (4 miles, 7kms)

Herne Mill is the latest in a long line of mills, which have occupied the site for centuries. It is a local landmark on the skyline above the ancient village of Herne and is a 'sea mark' from the Thames Estuary.

Windmill

Grove Ferry Picnic Site

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

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

Country Park

Dane John Gardens

Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RN, Tel: 01227 378100, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Garden

Canterbury Historic River Tours

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, Email, www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

Stodmarsh, Canterbury, CT3 4BP, Tel: 0300 0600 4763, www.naturalengland.org.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

Nature Reserve

Canterbury Roman Museum

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, Tel: 01227 785575, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Museum

Wildwood

Herne Common, Herne Bay, CT6 7LQ, Tel: 01227 712111, Email, www.wildwoodtrust.org, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.