Visit Canterbury

Christmas lights

Join us on Friday 16 November for the annual switch-on event and the opening of the Christmas market!

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Literature brought to life

A visit to Canterbury is not complete without experiencing Chaucer's famous tales at Canterbury's charming visitor attraction!

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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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Explore the district

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    Canoe Wild


    Go on a guided tour, hire a canoe, or learn to paddle with this 5* rated local canoe company. A perfect way to see the countryside on Canterbury's doorstep. Don't miss the Grove Ferry Inn, conveniently located at the end of the route!

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    Wingham Wildlife Park


    Wingham has more animal species than any other zoo in Kent! You can really get up close with the walk through enclosures. Great fun for all ages. Prices start at £15 per person and children under 2 years get in free

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    Herne Bay Cultural Trail


    Enjoy two hours of entertaining history with this walk through Herne Bay. You'll learn about the bouncing bomb, smuggling hotspots, and some of the famous people associated with the town

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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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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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Ideas and inspiration for things to do

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