Visit Canterbury

Haunting happenings this half-term and Halloween

Eerie events for everyone, whether you're looking for a fright fest or things to do as a family

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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

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Calling all seaside seekers and history hunters!

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

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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

Pop down to the Pumpkin Patch for pumpkin picking by torchlight

Pop down to The Pumpkin Patch Pick-Your-Own for pumpkin picking by torchlight and choose from thousands of pumpkins, get lost in the straw bale maze and catch it all on camera at the pumpkin pyramid photo station.

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​​Broadcast live for Halloween​, Northern Ballet’s Dracula

Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire story is played out through a unique blend of sensuous dancing, gripping theatre and Gothic sets — catch it at the Curzon Cinema, Canterbury.

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Grab your best Halloween costume and head on down to The Canterbury Tales!

Help Zelda, famous Medieval witch, find all the ingredients to make a potion and cure the plague…

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Candle-lit haunted river tour

Are you brave enough to take a candle-lit haunted river tour with the Canterbury Punting Co. and hear tales of local and national ghost stories that will give you chills?

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Diwali Celebrations at The Ambrette

Diwali is the festival of lights, which is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists every autumn in the northern hemisphere.

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The Wine Challenge

Discover why wine is a very Canterbury, a very Kent, a very English affair at Westgate Hall's Wine Challenge

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Interactive storytelling you’ll never forget

Journey back over 500 years to join Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.

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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.

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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

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Cookery class with award-winning chef

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

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Quintessentially English tea room experience

Indulge in homemade cakes, scones and freshly prepared dishes made with local produce in Tiny Tim’s Tearoom luxurious 1930s inspired tea room.

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The English Wine Experience with Barnsole Vineyard

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

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Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims

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

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Paddle the River Stour

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

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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.

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Time travellers tour

Medieval travellers and story tellers, the discovery of gravity itself and the home of time – discover Greenwich, Canterbury and Cambridge

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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!

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Travel to Canterbury, Herne Bay or Whitstable by train and kids are just £1

What's behind the door? Shop locally in Whitstable and Tankerton

Explore Canterbury city, coast and countryside

Find your perfect place to stay

Falstaff Hotel and Cocktail Bar

A traditional 15th century coaching inn, the Falstaff has been providing hospitality in Canterbury for more than 600 years.

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Great Field Farm B&B

A brand new three bedroom eco holiday home sits amidst paddocks, gardens and countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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Cave Hotel and Golf Resort

Perfect eclectic mix for a relaxing and memorable stay, with modern, luxurious accommodation, an indulgent pool area and incredible golf.

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West House Apartments

Contemporary holiday apartments oozing style and sophistication located in the vibrant St Dunstans area. Grab a coffee and pastry in a nearby eatery, sample local produce in the unique Good Shed Farmers market, or stroll in to the city centre.

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The Dog at Wingham

Drink, Eat, Sleep in Kent's best pub, restaurant, B&B boutique hotel. Serving cask ales, fine wine, gin bar, breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week.

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Kent and Sussex Cottages

Book a holiday by the sea to enjoy award-winning coastlines, or a rural retreat in Canterbury for some of the most beautiful scenery the area has to offer.

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Beverley Farmhouse

All year round, the University of Kent offers guests the chance to stay in the grade two listed Beverley Farmhouse.

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Harriet House B&B

Harriet House Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk along the River Stour from the very heart of beautiful, historic Canterbury.

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Clare Ellen Guest House

A friendly, family run Bed and Breakfast in a charming Victorian town house

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Bellflower Mews

A modern two bedroomed apartment situated in a small quiet area and only a 10 minute walk from the city centre.

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Canterbury Cottages

Luxury cottages set in a pretty courtyard, these two cottages are designed for a relaxing and refreshing getaway.

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Cathedral Gate Hotel

Dating back to 1438, this historic hotel is in the heart of Canterbury, overlooking the Burgate and boasts with spectacular views of Canterbury Cathedral.

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Palace Farm Hostel

Relaxing hostel style B&B on family farm in village with pub in North Kent Downs AONB.

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Church Oast

Beautiful, converted oast house with views over the orchards in the quiet, picturesque village of Hernhill.

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Trappers End

Comfortable, detached family home with a sunny patio and enclosed garden, just 1.5km from the beach and town centre

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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Spend the Weekend in… Kent

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

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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!

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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...

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Whitstable - worth dropping everything for

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

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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.

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Artisan spirits are booming!

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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 .

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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