Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Lilford Framing

King Street, Fordwich, Canterbury, CT2 0DA, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 710326, www.fordwichtown.org

Although it is believed that there was an earlier building on the site, the present Guildhall, or Town Hall as it is known today, was built in 1544 during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), 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).

Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), 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.

38 St Margaret's Street, Outside Alberry's, Canterbury, CT1 2TY, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), 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.

PO Box 1023, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), 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, 0.8kms), 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.

North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QJ, (0.7 miles, 1kms), 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.

Adjacent to 6 Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 01227 471688, Email, www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk

The only remaining building of the first English Franciscan Friary.

Cockering Road, Canterbury, CT1 3UP, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email

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

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT2 8AA, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Email, www.crnc.co.uk

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.

Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RN, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), 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.

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.

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), 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.

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), 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.

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

3 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DY, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), Tel: 01227 639086, www.lilfordgallery.com

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

Yorletts, Whitstable, Kent, ME13 9EN, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/our-woods/pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=5571&site=VictoryWood

This is a place for a great walk set on the edge of the Blean Woodland area. See a wood with a difference! This is the Flagship Site, one of 33 woods plant around the UK, for the Trafalgar Woods Project to commemorate the 200th anniversary.

Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, 45b Millstrood Road, Whitstable, CT5 3PS, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 282 100