Discover Canterbury - the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site through attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St Martins Church, the oldest church in continuous use in the English speaking world.

Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and well-known Christian World Heritage Sites in England. It is the Cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury and was founded in 597AD and has been a popular site for pilgrims and visitors since the Middle Ages.

Located just outside the city walls St. Augustine's Abbey was founded by St. Augustine around 597AD and was created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent.

Canterbury’s Roman Museum is one of the UK's only remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

If you want to gain a perspective of Canterbury why not walk along the City Wall and imagine the views when the Romans were living here. There are lots of informative signs and points to note on your walk which ends close to the Norman Castle. Alternatively there are guided tours and even a ghost tour to enjoy.

Canterbury is a short journey away from the coast.

Whitstable beach (the closest) is west-facing meaning it is the perfect place for an evening stroll and to catch a perfect sunset. It has numerous restaurants, boutique shopping , a castle, a lively cultural scene and even a pub on the beach. There is a frequent bus service from Canterbury or if you are feeling energetic you can walk or cycle the Crab and Winkle  way.

Reculver is perfect for an evening drink and a stroll along the clifftop. It is home to the ruins  of Reculver Towers, built in AD669 as one of the earliest Roman forts that was later used as a navigation marker for ships at sea and is now better known as a photographer’s paradise, who capture this photogenic landmark throughout the year. The towers are usually open to the public once a year during Heritage Days, but the grounds and ruins of the Anglo-Saxon monastery are open to the public all year round.  Not easily accessible by public transport.

The White Cliffs of Dover  has been witness to numerous events in Britain's history and is now an iconic landmark. Cliff top trails offer stunning views, a wealth of wildflowers, butterflies and birds. The trails arguable offer the best coastal walks in the UK. Easily accessible by car and public transport.

MARGATE has a beautiful sandy beach and is the home of the Turner gallery and Dreamland. Easily accessible by car and public transport.

Canterbury and the surrounding area can be explored on foot or bike.  Whether you want to go hiking, a short stroll through the countryside or spend a more energetic day kayaking down the river Stour, Canterbury has plenty to offer.

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