Visit Canterbury

Calling all seaside seekers and history hunters!

Forget your passport this summer and book yourself a spectacular staycation with us instead...

Read more

Cool things to do this summer in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable

Whether you’re seeking an adventure, want to explore the countryside or coast, or spend time together as a family. We’ve got your summer covered!

Read more

Free things to see and do for the whole family at bOing!

bOing! festival host jaw-dropping, large scale family events for one and all to come and see for free

Read more

World Heritage Site

The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of Canterbury includes three sites that make it a must visit location for history lovers

Find out more

Canterbury - worth a punt

Visit Canterbury, less than an hour away from London.

Escape to Canterbury

Calling all seaside seekers, history hunters and weekend escapers!

Experience Canterbury’s history and heritage, see our stunning architecture and world famous buildings. Enjoy a day out in Canterbury UK and visit the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, have a relaxing short break or longer fun-filled family holiday at the seaside in Herne Bay or Whitstable. Canterbury tourism has the perfect blend of city, coast and countryside, ensuring that however varied your interests are you will be spoilt for choice. Come and enjoy our beautiful coastline and countryside and our breathtaking heritage and culture. After all, Canterbury is simply inspirational.

You can book accommodation, find out about upcoming events, choose somewhere to eat and discover our fantastic range of attractions and things to do, all here in one place.

Experience something new

Capture a stunning sunset shot of the historic Reculver Towers

Visit some of the most evocative and unique locations on the north Kent coast with award-winning landscape photographer Alex Hare

Explore

Brewery and Distillery tour and tasting

Join Jon and Paul at The Foundry Brew Pub as they show you how they craft their award-winning grain to glass beers and spirits

Explore

Cookery class with award-winning chef

Channel your inner chef with a cookery class taught by award-winning chef Dev Biswal from The Ambrette.

Explore

Step back in time...

Experience St Augustine’s Abbey as it would have been in the 1500s with virtual reality headsets that walk you through parts of this 16th-century monastery in an immersive way.

Explore

The English Wine Experience with Barnsole Vineyard

Treat yourself to a tour and tasting of their award-winning wines

Explore

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims

Pass amazing historical sites, such as Canterbury Cathedral, along the North Downs Way Trail with Walk Awhile Holidays.

Explore

Cycle the scenic Crab and Winkle Way

See one of the largest areas of ancient woodlands in southern Britain on your own bike or hire one for the day from Kent Cycle Hire.

Explore

Paddle the River Stour

Take a guided tour or hire a canoe, to see Canterbury's stunning countryside.

Explore

Gather round a crackling campfire

Enjoy an summer's evening of interactive storytelling you'll never forget.

Explore

Explore Canterbury's fascinating history

Take a a 90 minute guided tour of the city, taking in the medieval lanes, majestic Cathedral Precincts, famous ‘crooked house’ and more!

Explore
View more

Explore the district

trains, kids for a pound, kids for £1, summer in kent, christmas, southeastern railways

Read our reviews in the news

The Pig at Bridge Place review: Rustic luxury with a touch of rock'n'roll in the Canterbury countryside

A new Pig Hotel has been added to the litter, and less than an hour from London, it’s a modern-classic rural retreat says the Evening Standard Insider

Explore

Whitstable and Herne Bay in the top 50 Best Seaside Towns for families

Based on family attractions, blue flags, hottest temperatures, fewest rainy days and more...

Explore

Sacred Mysteries: The very first picture of Canterbury pilgrims

A remarkable discovery about pilgrims to the shrine of St Thomas at Canterbury has been made, hiding in plain sight...

Explore

The return of the pilgrimage: walking from Canterbury to Rome

The Via Francigena and Spain’s Camino are attracting growing numbers of modern pilgrims, says Spectator Life

Explore

We're in the top 24 restaurants for vegetarians in the UK!

Canterbury's Cafe Mauresque and The Wallflower Cafe in Herne Bay have made the Telegraph's top 24 restaurants for vegetarians in the UK

Explore

Spend the Weekend in… Kent

See what Spectator Life says about visiting Canterbury and Whitstable when spending a weekend in the garden of England...

Explore

Whitstable and Canterbury - the best day trips from London

Looking to get out of London for a few hours? Here’s Time Out's definitive list of best day trips from London!

Explore

A good walk: Faversham to Whitstable

Faversham to Whitstable, Whitstable to Faversham whichever way round you do it, it's an amazing walk! Find out what The Times and The Sunday Times had to say about it...

Explore

Whitstable - worth dropping everything for

Time Out London ranks Whitstable as one of the top three best road trips...

Explore

Bleans Woods one of the top five romantic walks in Kent

Enjoy peaceful trails amid ancient woodland. Keep eyes and ears alert for Nightingales, Goldcrests, Sparrowhawks, Treecreepers, Nightjars and Long-tailed Tits.

Explore

Artisan spirits are booming!

Discover the story behind Canterbury Gin from small artisan producer Canterbury Brewers and Distillers...

Explore

Best hotels in Canterbury

The best hotels in Canterbury, chosen by The Telegraph expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Canterbury hotel deals.

Explore

Discover the quirky part of Canterbury

Discover the hidden gem that is St Dunstans, home to some of the best places to eat and drink in Canterbury

Explore

Veer off the beaten path and enjoy charming Canterbury

Canterbury gets a nice shout out in USA Today 10 Best's article encouraging people to veer off the beaten path in London

Explore

Whitstable in Kent is an oyster lover's woodstock

Whitstable transports oyster lovers to what must be the closest thing to bivalve heaven says the Forbes' Gretchen Kelly .

Explore

Britain at its best: Praise the Lord for Canterbury, a divine cathedral city

The Daily Mail's Clive Aslett took the high speed train to Canterbury West to savour the delights on offer.

Explore

Where to find the healthiest high street in England

Thinking about visiting Canterbury? Read what Telegraph Travel's Tom Ough had to say about his recent visit to the healthiest high street in England...

Explore

My coast: Sandi Toksvig

Danish-British writer, presenter and comedian sandi Toksvig reflects on the unique charm of the north Kent coast and why sea swimming feels so good.

Explore

David Essex: Why Whitstable is Britain's greatest seaside town

"Kent has a special place in my heart" says David Essex © Telegraph Media Group Limited 2017

Explore

A city with a tale: 17 things to do in Canterbury

Whether you're here for the day, or a long weekend - here's where you can visit, eat and busy yourself while you're there. Courtesy of Lastminute.com

Explore

The New York Times: 36 hours in Canterbury, England

"This small city of prayer, stone and stories calls to travelers like a miniature Rome" says Mark Vanhoenacker in The New York Times

Explore

A Canterbury trail: exploring the city’s medieval streets on foot

With its extraordinary history and ecclesiastical grandeur, Kent’s murder mystery capital has much for the walker to savour on a day’s stroll

Explore
Read more articles

Ideas and inspiration for things to do

View more