Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of University of Kent

18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01227 378100, Email, www.thebeaney.co.uk

This fabulous new visitor attraction provides state of the art special and permanent exhibition galleries, a brand new library, excellent learning facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages.

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

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

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

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

Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2BW, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

PO Box 1023, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

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

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.

Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9JR, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 765168, www.druidstone.net

Set in attractive gardens and woodland, Druidstone caters for the imagination of all ages. Go on a walk through the enchanted woodland, enjoy hands on experience with the farmyard animals.

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

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

5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB, (5 miles, 7kms), 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.

Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9TX, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EP, (5 miles, 8kms), www.favourite.org.uk

This oyster yawl, which is also known as a smack, was built in 1890 by the Whitstable Shipping company and worked until 1944. She can now be viewed between the seawall and Island Wall, about 200m east of the Neptune pub.

80 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LS, (0.8 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01227 472557, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

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

104 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AZ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 272042, www.playhousewhitstable.co.uk

Community theatre offering a wide range of entertainment - plays, pantomimes, music, comedy and active youth group.

King Street, Fordwich, Canterbury, CT2 0DA, (3 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.

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

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

11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1AF, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 281174, Email, www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk

The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre is located just yards from the beach in the centre of Whitstable town, on a site which has a long tradition of community and cultural activity and offers stunning sea views.