Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of The Blean Ancient Woodlands

Sidney Cooper Gallery

22 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Canterbury Ghost Tour

38 St Margaret's Street, Outside Alberry's, Canterbury, CT1 2TY, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Westgate Gardens

Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

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Sailing Barge Greta

Standard Quay, Abbey Street, Faversham, ME13 7BS, (4 miles, 7kms), Email, www.greta1892.co.uk

As one of the most historic sailing vessels on the Kent coast, S.B GRETA, spends the summer months chartering from the South Quay, Whitstable Harbour, around the Maunsell Forts, Wind Farm, taking in views of Herne Bay & Whitstable coastline

Dane John Gardens

Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RN, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

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Canterbury Norman Castle

Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

St Martin's Church

North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QJ, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

Kent Museum of Freemasonry

St. Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DA, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 785625, Email, www.eastkentfreemasons.org/library-museum

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.

Mount Ephraim Gardens

Historic Houses Association Friends Scheme

Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9TX, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01227 751496, Email, www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk

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.

The Whitstable Castle and Gardens

Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2BW, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 281726, Email, www.whitstablecastle.co.uk

Dating back to the 1790's, Whitstable Castle and Gardens has been home to local merchants and dignitaries remaining a landmark attraction throughout its history. It is a 'must see' for everyone visiting the town of Whitstable.

Lilford Gallery

3 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DY, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 639086, www.lilfordgallery.com

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

Canterbury Historic River Tours

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Whitstable Museum and Gallery

5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 276998, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

Dive into maritime history and explore the town. The fascinating displays give townspeople and visitors an idea of why Whitstable is here and how it has changed over the years.

Evening River Tours

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