Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Franciscan International Study Centre

Canterbury Roman Museum

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, (2 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.

Museum

Fordwich Town Hall

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.

Historic Site

Howletts Wild Animal Park

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Wildlife Park

Canterbury Heritage Museum

Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 475202, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

Discover Canterbury's history, from millions of years ago to the present, explored through interactive displays in an amazing medieval building.

Museum
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The Beaney Art Museum and Library

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.

Museum

The Blean Ancient Woodlands

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.

Evening River Tours

Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (1 miles, 2kms), 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).