Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Wildwood

76 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 766616, Email, www.lilfordframing.com

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

Speciality: Framing

Off Whitehall Road, Canterbury, CT2 8NL, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email

This area dates back to the Doomsday period. Today it is one of a few areas of riverside grassland that has not been treated with weedkillers or fertilisers, which means that a wide variety of species can thrive.

St. Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DA, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 479227, Email, www.canterburytales.org.uk

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

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.

Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EP, (5 miles, 7kms), 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.

PO Box 1023, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

80 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 472557, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

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

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2BW, (4 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.

Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9JR, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Church Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2PP, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 455994, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

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

Mill Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7DR, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 722332, www.herne-mill.btik.com

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.

Reculver Lane, Reculver, Herne Bay, CT6 6SS, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 740676, Email

The twin towers of St Mary's Church are a distinctive feature of the north Kent coast. They are visible for miles around, guiding visitors as they have guided sailors for centuries. But there is much more to Reculver than the towers...

Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DD, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email, www.canterbury.gov.uk/main.cfm?objectid=1422&type=REDCSIDE

Herne Bay Memorial Park was originally conceived as a memorial to those that lost their lives in the First World War.

Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JJ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01227 378100, Email

In the spring and summer months the seafront's beauty is enhanced by gardens, which bring floral colour for visitors who pass the Clock Tower and Bandstand.