Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Howfield Manor Hotel 

Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9TX, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 455994, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

St Peter's Church has been a place of prayer and worship for over 900 years and its charm and peace are in marked contrast to the busy street.

Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RN, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

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

Church Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2PP, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 455994, Email, www.canterburycityparish.org.uk

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

Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (2 miles, 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.

Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

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

Badger's Hill, New Cut Road, Chilham, Ashford, Kent, CT4 8BW, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01227 730 573

29-30 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DZ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 765 665

Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT2 7PH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 769818