Louise’s guidebook
Food scene
Daily farmers’ market and food hall in an early Victorian locomotive shed, selling an excellent variety of organic, free range and homemade produce. Hearty, rustic, daily changing dishes are served at scrubbed wooden tables. Great place for breakfast or a nice fresh coffee!
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The Goods Shed
Station Road WestDaily farmers’ market and food hall in an early Victorian locomotive shed, selling an excellent variety of organic, free range and homemade produce. Hearty, rustic, daily changing dishes are served at scrubbed wooden tables. Great place for breakfast or a nice fresh coffee!
My favourite restaurant in Canterbury - wonderful selection of Mexican dishes! Recommend booking in advance as it’s usually booked up!
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Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StMy favourite restaurant in Canterbury - wonderful selection of Mexican dishes! Recommend booking in advance as it’s usually booked up!
The Pound is Canterbury's new deliciously British restaurant set within Canterbury's restored former police station providing the perfect relaxed and atmospheric setting. Part of One Pound Lane and also home to The Pound recently voted 'Kent's Best Bar'.
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The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnThe Pound is Canterbury's new deliciously British restaurant set within Canterbury's restored former police station providing the perfect relaxed and atmospheric setting. Part of One Pound Lane and also home to The Pound recently voted 'Kent's Best Bar'.
Also only a few minutes around the corner is the sister restaurant to Cafe Des Ami. Atmospheric 18th century mill, which has an outside terrace.
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CAFE DU SOLEIL
5 Pound LnAlso only a few minutes around the corner is the sister restaurant to Cafe Des Ami. Atmospheric 18th century mill, which has an outside terrace.
Sightseeing
A trip to Canterbury would not be complete without a visit to the historic and spectacular Canterbury Cathedral which is steeped in history
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsA trip to Canterbury would not be complete without a visit to the historic and spectacular Canterbury Cathedral which is steeped in history
Broadstairs is brim-full of nostalgic, old-world, seaside charm. Sandy bays meet surf schools. Fishermen's cottages meet Charles Dickens connections. Retro ice-cream parlours meet chic shops. Relaxed and unspoilt, this is the perfect place for chilled-out, family-friendly fun.
Broadstairs boasts an impressive seven sand-filled beaches and bays. Head to Joss Bay to learn to surf, or rural Botany Bay to saunter amid towering chalk stacks. At the town's main beach, Viking Bay, discover children's rides, beach huts, surfing, a harbour and cliff-top promenade.
The town has a wealth of inviting cafes, restaurants and bars - two 1950's ice-cream parlours Morelli's and Chiappini's provide flavourful scoops of nostalgia. In the High Street, historic red-brick and flint-fronted buildings are dotted between a rich stock of independent shops. Look out for galleries including New Kent Art and Broadstairs Gallery.
Broadstairs was Charles Dickens' favourite holiday spot. Explore a wealth of Dickens memorabilia and prints at the Dickens House Museum - also the former home of Mary Pearson Strong, who inspired the character Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. Visit Bleak House, an imposing, cliff-top building where Dickens holidayed in the 1850s and '60s and wrote David Copperfield
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Broadstairs
Broadstairs is brim-full of nostalgic, old-world, seaside charm. Sandy bays meet surf schools. Fishermen's cottages meet Charles Dickens connections. Retro ice-cream parlours meet chic shops. Relaxed and unspoilt, this is the perfect place for chilled-out, family-friendly fun.
Broadstairs boasts an impressive seven sand-filled beaches and bays. Head to Joss Bay to learn to surf, or rural Botany Bay to saunter amid towering chalk stacks. At the town's main beach, Viking Bay, discover children's rides, beach huts, surfing, a harbour and cliff-top promenade.
The town has a wealth of inviting cafes, restaurants and bars - two 1950's ice-cream parlours Morelli's and Chiappini's provide flavourful scoops of nostalgia. In the High Street, historic red-brick and flint-fronted buildings are dotted between a rich stock of independent shops. Look out for galleries including New Kent Art and Broadstairs Gallery.
Broadstairs was Charles Dickens' favourite holiday spot. Explore a wealth of Dickens memorabilia and prints at the Dickens House Museum - also the former home of Mary Pearson Strong, who inspired the character Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. Visit Bleak House, an imposing, cliff-top building where Dickens holidayed in the 1850s and '60s and wrote David Copperfield
Margate can be reached by train or car easily from Canterbury. It's known for its sandy beach. Near the Harbour Arm stone pier, the modern Turner Contemporary art gallery has rotating exhibitions. Dreamland Margate is an amusement park with vintage rides and well worth a visit! Millions of seashells decorate the Shell Grotto’s underground passages
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UpMargate
20 The CentreMargate can be reached by train or car easily from Canterbury. It's known for its sandy beach. Near the Harbour Arm stone pier, the modern Turner Contemporary art gallery has rotating exhibitions. Dreamland Margate is an amusement park with vintage rides and well worth a visit! Millions of seashells decorate the Shell Grotto’s underground passages
Sandwich is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the UK.
In medieval times and before, Sandwich was a main Kent and UK port, it was and still is, a principal Cinque Port. Before the River Stour silted up, the river was wide and deep enough for great sailing ships.
Today, the ships have been replaced by smaller craft, residential and visitors moorings, but the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England and well worth a visit - 30 mins drive from Canterbury
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Sandwich
Sandwich is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the UK.
In medieval times and before, Sandwich was a main Kent and UK port, it was and still is, a principal Cinque Port. Before the River Stour silted up, the river was wide and deep enough for great sailing ships.
Today, the ships have been replaced by smaller craft, residential and visitors moorings, but the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England and well worth a visit - 30 mins drive from Canterbury
Another option for a guided boat tour this time in a punt!
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Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneAnother option for a guided boat tour this time in a punt!
Home of the famed Whitstable Oyster Festival and Wheeler’s Oyster Bar, this coastal Kent town is one that loves its seafood. Great selection of independent shops, old-world pubs, an unassuming Michelin-starred restaurant and golden-hour walks along the shingle beach.
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Whitstable
Home of the famed Whitstable Oyster Festival and Wheeler’s Oyster Bar, this coastal Kent town is one that loves its seafood. Great selection of independent shops, old-world pubs, an unassuming Michelin-starred restaurant and golden-hour walks along the shingle beach.
While only a small section remains and is closed for repair until sometime in 2021 you can enjoy good views over the ruins from a variety of points and stroll along the walls and into Dane John's Park.
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Canterbury Castle
While only a small section remains and is closed for repair until sometime in 2021 you can enjoy good views over the ruins from a variety of points and stroll along the walls and into Dane John's Park.
Green area in City with a bandstand, fountain, tea room, children's maze and ancient burial site called 'Dane John Mound' dating back to the 1st Century.
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Dane John Gardens
Green area in City with a bandstand, fountain, tea room, children's maze and ancient burial site called 'Dane John Mound' dating back to the 1st Century.
Under 30 mins drive from Canterbury by car. Roam through 900 years of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the twentieth century, in an action-packed day out. Stand atop the iconic White Cliffs, take in the glorious sight of Henry II’s mighty medieval Great Tower and discover the castle’s vital role in WWII. Explore acres of wide open castle grounds, walk the battlements and mighty defences and stretch your legs and imaginations at England’s greatest fortress.
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Castelo de Dover
Castle Hill RoadUnder 30 mins drive from Canterbury by car. Roam through 900 years of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the twentieth century, in an action-packed day out. Stand atop the iconic White Cliffs, take in the glorious sight of Henry II’s mighty medieval Great Tower and discover the castle’s vital role in WWII. Explore acres of wide open castle grounds, walk the battlements and mighty defences and stretch your legs and imaginations at England’s greatest fortress.
Part museum, library, and art gallery. Has a collection of paintings, engravings, prints along with European ceramics, Asian porcelain and Anglo-Saxon jewellery. Also has a Cafe serving light snacks and lunches.
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StPart museum, library, and art gallery. Has a collection of paintings, engravings, prints along with European ceramics, Asian porcelain and Anglo-Saxon jewellery. Also has a Cafe serving light snacks and lunches.
Modern theatre for musicals, Shakespeare and stand up comedy.
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The Marlowe
The FriarsModern theatre for musicals, Shakespeare and stand up comedy.
The Open Golf
In July, The Open golf tournament will return to Royal St George’s for the first time since 2011. Located on the Kent coastline, the Sandwich links will showcase the world's best players as they compete for the Claret Jug in The 149th Open.
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Royal St George's Golf Club
In July, The Open golf tournament will return to Royal St George’s for the first time since 2011. Located on the Kent coastline, the Sandwich links will showcase the world's best players as they compete for the Claret Jug in The 149th Open.