Charlotte’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsDover Castle
Castle Hill RoadA lovely castle with great views
If you visit Whitstable make sure to walk along Whitstable harbour, not only do you enjoy the 'clinking' of the boats but as you walk along enjoy the array of restaurants and at the Harbour market you can enjoy artisan traders, buskers entertaining and a peaceful setting. In winter months these huts are only open at the weekends.
93 locals recommend
Whitstable Harbour
If you visit Whitstable make sure to walk along Whitstable harbour, not only do you enjoy the 'clinking' of the boats but as you walk along enjoy the array of restaurants and at the Harbour market you can enjoy artisan traders, buskers entertaining and a peaceful setting. In winter months these huts are only open at the weekends.
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadA lovely coastal walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
Food scene
Pork & Co.
25-27 Sun StA fun restaurant for families
The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadA lovely restaurant with locally sourced food.
If you are looking for somewhere to eat for a special occasion, this has recently been awarded a Michelin star!
23 locals recommend
Fordwich Arms
King StreetIf you are looking for somewhere to eat for a special occasion, this has recently been awarded a Michelin star!
A great breakfast hub, set in the countryside with some great walks nearby.
14 locals recommend
The Independent Pedaler
Partridge DriveA great breakfast hub, set in the countryside with some great walks nearby.
A lovely farmers market where you can pick up some local produce, have bite to eat or a glass of something!
99 locals recommend
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestA lovely farmers market where you can pick up some local produce, have bite to eat or a glass of something!
Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StGreat atmosphere, booking advisable!
Kudos Restaurant
52 Dover StGreat Chinese Take Away
Chapman's of Canterbury
89-90 St. Dunstans StA decent fish and chips
Pizza Express
4 Best LnA chain restaurant but good for feeding the family
Macknade Fine Foods
Selling RoadA lovely farmers market and cafe
The Corner House
1 Dover StreetThey do a great set lunch at fantastic value for money
Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StThe Bridge Arms
53 High StreetFun with the Children
Dreamland
Marine TerraceThis is a fun nostalgic park to take the children
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadA great wildlife park with play areas
Quex Park
Park LaneThe Hornby Visitor Centre
A museum for train lovers!
Things to do
Escape In The Towers
1 Pound LnA great experience, find clues and solve puzzles to ESCAPE!
Mount Ephraim Gardens
Staple StreetLovely gardens to explore
Curzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall RoadA lovely small and stylish cinema
A large shopping centre, with parking, activities and restaurants
148 locals recommend
Bluewater Shopping Mall
Bluewater ParkwayA large shopping centre, with parking, activities and restaurants
Whitstable
A lovely seaside town
Simpsons Wine Estate
Church LaneA lovely local winery
It may be worth checking to see if there are any good shows on while you visit.
132 locals recommend
The Marlowe
The FriarsIt may be worth checking to see if there are any good shows on while you visit.
https://www.canterbury.co.uk/homepage/23/walking_and_cycling
There are some great local walks!
24 locals recommend
Crab and Winkle Way
https://www.canterbury.co.uk/homepage/23/walking_and_cycling
There are some great local walks!