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Canterbury Attractions

Picture of Canterbury Cathedral
Read More Canterbury Cathedral
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the striking Canterbury Cathedral reflects components of architectural style from different centuries. The Cathedral is a must-visit site when in Canterbury.
Read More Old City
The Old City of Canterbury is pedestrian only area with many old timber framed buildings.
St Martin's Church
Situated outside the city center, beyond St Augustine's Abbey, St Martin's Church, the "mother church of England", is one of the oldest surviving English churches, believed to have been built originally for Queen Bertha. Numerous Roman bricks are incorporated into the Anglo Saxon choir. Inside there is a Norman font.
Canterbury Festival
This annual festival crams over 200 events into four weeks, from early September to early October.

Events include cathedral concerts, operas, theatrical and dance performances, plays, fringe events, art exhibitions, recitals and film screenings. Drama and dance classes are also offered.

The repertoire is always varied and includes both classical and contemporary.

Impressive venues, such as the Canterbury Cathedral, the Gulbenkian and Marlowe theaters, and Shirley Hall also add to the high quality of the festival.
Address
Canterbury Festival Office
Christ Church Gate
The Precincts
Canterbury CT1 2EE
England
Transit
Buxton is 8 miles from Macclesfield.
Canterbury Roman Museum
Canterbury's Roman Museum is a new attraction in the city. Archeologists have been on a quest to uncover the buried Roman town under present day Canterbury. You can now explore some of their findings: an excavated Roman house, military remains and objects employed in daily life, all below the Longmarket Shopping Centre.
Address
Canterbury Roman Museum
Butchery Lane
Canterbury CT1 2JR
England
Hours
June 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family 7.90
Adult 3.00
Child 2.00
Concession or reduced rate 2.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admission 4 pm. Disabled access may at times be restricted due to fire regulations.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Canterbury Royal Museum Art Gallery
Canterbury Royal Museum Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Beaney Institute. Exhibits at the gallery change frequently and usually feature the work of international and local young artists associated with the Kent Institute of Art and Design.
Address
Museum of Canterbury / Canterbury Royal Museum Art Gallery
Stour Street
Canterbury CT1 2NR
England
Hours
January 2 to May 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30Closed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
June 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3013:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30Closed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family 8.95
Adult 3.50
Concession or reduced rate 2.25
All values are in local currency
Parking
Pay
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Chaucer Festival
This annual festival takes place in late August in tribute to Geoffrey Chaucer and his work.
Address
Canterbury Festival Office
Christ Church Gate
The Precincts
Canterbury CT1 2EE
England
Chilham, England
(Near Canterbury)
The delightful village of Chilham (7mi/11km southwest of Canterbury) has a picturesque village green known as "The Square", around which stand ancient timber framed houses. The market square in Chilham is also the site for the annual May Day celebrations. St Mary's, the parish church, contains some magnificent tombs. Chilham Castle, built in 1616, is not open to the public. The park, landscaped by Capability Brown, is open however, and well worth the walk round - including seeing the eagles and falcons.
Herne Bay, England
(Near Canterbury)
Herne Bay (pop. 26,827) is a seaside resort, located 53mi/85km east of London. The town is home to a clock tower, built in 1837, notable as the world's first freestanding purpose-built tower. Herne Bay hosts several festivals during summer months that include concerts and a carnival.
Address
Herne Bay Tourist Office
12 William Street
Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
England
Iden Croft Herb Garden
Called "The Herb Centre of Kent", the secret gardens of Iden Croft feature aromatic herbs, wildflowers and a butterfly garden. It is of special interest to herb gardeners.
Address
Iden Croft Herb Garden
Frittenden Road
Staplehurst TN12 0DH
England
Hours
March 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0011:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 1 to February 29
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:00ClosedClosed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult 4.00
Students 3.00
Pensioners (OAP) 3.00
ChildFREE
All values are in local currency
Tips
Guided tours and group visit by advance booking.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Oathill Farm Riding Centre
The center is located in the Challock Forest and includes hourly, daily and weekly packages of cross-country rides through the forest, fields and nearby orchards. Private and group lessons are also available for riders of all abilities. Children over the age of 10 are accepted unaccompanied.
Address
Oathill Farm Riding Centre
Pound Lane
Molash
Canterbury CT4 8HQ
England
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Stour Music Festival
This annual 10-day festival takes place in mid-June and includes various weekend performances, including operas, choral and chamber concerts and recitals in the Boughton Aluph Church.

The festival focuses on early music, although other repertoires are often included.
Address
Canterbury Bookings
12-13 Sun Street
Canterbury CT1 2HZ
England
Wickambreaux - St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church (late 14th century) has an Art Nouveau stained glass window by Arild Rosenkrantz depicting the Annunciation (1896).
Wickhambreaux, England
(Near Canterbury)
Encircled by orchards this attractive village, Wickhambreaux, lies 4mi/7km east of Canterbury.
The town has a white clapboard mill with working water wheel and a 14th century church with an Art Nouveau stained glass window that dates back to the 19th century.
Wingham - Goodnestone Park Gardens
Goodnestone Park Gardens are set in 14 acres of beautiful parkland. Attractions include a small arboretum, woodland area and a walled garden. The novelist Jane Austen visited these gardens many times.
Address
Goodnestone Park
Goodnestone
Canterbury CT3 1PL
England
Hours
March 19 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0012:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
June 1 to October 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:00Closed12:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:00 17:00
Cost
Adult 4.50
Group of 20 or more 4.00
Senior 4.00
Students 2.80
Child 16 & under 1.00
Disabled in wheelchair 1.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
House open by appointment only.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wingham Wildlife Park (formerly Wingham Bird Park)
The Wingham Wildlife Park near Canterbury is home to waterfowl, parrots, owls, emu and many other species.
Address
Wingham Wildlife Park
Wingham
Canterbury CT3 1JL
England
Hours
January 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Family 25.00
Adult 7.90
Pensioners (OAP) 7.50
Child 6.50
All values are in local currency
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