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Canterbury is a city for every age and interest!
Here in this extraordinary City, centuries of European history are to be found, literature to be enjoyed, styles of architecture at which to marvel, and the best place to come for a study culture experience!
The City’s motto is “Simply inspirational!” Come and see what caught the imagination of the Romans in 52BC to the culture Festivals each year – you won’t be disappointed!
Why You Should Visit Canterbury
UNESCO World Heritage City
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage city with 3 world heritage sites all easy to visit on foot.
- Canterbury Cathedral
- St Augustine’s Abbey
- St Martin’s Church
Museums and historic sites
- Canterbury Castle
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Eastbridge Hospital
- Canterbury Tales
- Westgate Towers
- Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Canterbury Festivals
- Canterbury in Bloom Gardens and Morris Dancing
- Summer Street Bands and Mime Artistes
- October International Arts and Music Festival
- November/December Fireworks and Christmas Lights
- New Year Artisan Craft & Gift Fairs
Entertainment, Shopping & Restaurants
There are many busy cafés, bars, clubs, pubs and a modern shopping centre.
Eating Out
Canterbury has a great choice of cafes and restaurants: English,
French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Mexican,
Portuguese, Turkish, Moroccan, Thai… It’s all on the doorstep!
Shopping and Banks
- Shops are usually open 9am – 6pm (Monday to Saturday), and 10am to 4pm (Sunday).
- Banks are open 09.30 – 15.30, Monday to Friday, and on Saturday mornings.
Climate
Canterbury enjoys some of the best weather in the UK. Whitstable beach is a short bus ride away.
Kent is known as The ‘Sunshine Country’
