CANTERBURY GUIDEBOOK
Food scene
The Refectory
16 St. Dunstans StBreakfast & lunch with local ingredients
Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.
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Bill's Canterbury Restaurant
5 Rose LnContemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.
Korean-fried wings, brisket burgers & other meat-focused fare served in a cool, wood-beamed eatery.
8 místní doporučují
The Korean Cowgirl
13 Palace St
Korean-fried wings, brisket burgers & other meat-focused fare served in a cool, wood-beamed eatery.
Small, casual restaurant offering seafood specialties & brasserie favourites, plus wine.
12 místní doporučují
Chapman's of Canterbury
89-90 St. Dunstans StSmall, casual restaurant offering seafood specialties & brasserie favourites, plus wine.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties & traditional classics.
10 místní doporučují
Côte Brasserie - Canterbury
2 ParadeModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties & traditional classics.
Rustic Italian dining room decorated with paintings of Italian harbours and serving a seasonal menu.
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Pinocchio's Restaurant
64 Castle StRustic Italian dining room decorated with paintings of Italian harbours and serving a seasonal menu.
Local beers, English wines & many gins in a historic city jail with a patio & escape rooms.
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The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnLocal beers, English wines & many gins in a historic city jail with a patio & escape rooms.
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
Nando's Canterbury
46 St Peter's StAfro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Las Iguanas - Canterbury
Cosy Club
Citi Terrace
Sightseeing
A must-visit when in Canterbury, striking Canterbury Cathedral is known as the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It's also one of the country's most important (and oldest) Christian structures, and reflects components of various architectural styles from different centuries.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsA must-visit when in Canterbury, striking Canterbury Cathedral is known as the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It's also one of the country's most important (and oldest) Christian structures, and reflects components of various architectural styles from different centuries.
St. Augustine's Abbey, an English Heritage property located just outside the city walls, is home to the remains of the abbey founded by St. Augustine in 597. St. Augustine's Gate and the Cemetery Gate date from the 13th century, and are where the foundations of the old abbey church and the graves of St. Augustine, King Ethelbert, and his wife Queen Bertha have been found.
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Opatství svatého Augustina
LongportSt. Augustine's Abbey, an English Heritage property located just outside the city walls, is home to the remains of the abbey founded by St. Augustine in 597. St. Augustine's Gate and the Cemetery Gate date from the 13th century, and are where the foundations of the old abbey church and the graves of St. Augustine, King Ethelbert, and his wife Queen Bertha have been found.
Those interested in cultural pursuits should also pop into the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge. Most often referred to simply as "The Beaney," this fascinating facility is part museum, library, and art gallery, and boasts an excellent collection of paintings, engravings, and prints, along with European ceramics, Asian porcelain, and Anglo-Saxon jewelry.
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StThose interested in cultural pursuits should also pop into the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge. Most often referred to simply as "The Beaney," this fascinating facility is part museum, library, and art gallery, and boasts an excellent collection of paintings, engravings, and prints, along with European ceramics, Asian porcelain, and Anglo-Saxon jewelry.
You can enjoy good views over the ruins from a variety of vantage points, including from the nearby St. Mildred's Church.
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Canterbury Castle
You can enjoy good views over the ruins from a variety of vantage points, including from the nearby St. Mildred's Church.
Dave John Gardens is something of a landmark for the city, and offers superb views over the surrounding historic homes and sections of the old city walls. There's also a lovely path that's lined by an avenue of lime trees, providing the perfect canopy for a break or a picnic.
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Dane John Gardens
Dave John Gardens is something of a landmark for the city, and offers superb views over the surrounding historic homes and sections of the old city walls. There's also a lovely path that's lined by an avenue of lime trees, providing the perfect canopy for a break or a picnic.
Considered the "mother church of England," it's not only the oldest surviving church in the UK, it's the oldest church in the English-speaking world.
St Martin's Church, Canterbury
1 N Holmes RdConsidered the "mother church of England," it's not only the oldest surviving church in the UK, it's the oldest church in the English-speaking world.
This fascinating museum features exhibits portraying the history of the movement from its earliest days. Highlights include regalia and paintings, as well as rare glassware and porcelain associated with the Masons.
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
66 St Peter's PlThis fascinating museum features exhibits portraying the history of the movement from its earliest days. Highlights include regalia and paintings, as well as rare glassware and porcelain associated with the Masons.
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint is housed in the country's largest surviving medieval gatehouse. Built in 1380 over the old London road, the Westgate was one of seven such structures constructed to defend the key access points into the city.
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Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
1 Pound LnWestgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint is housed in the country's largest surviving medieval gatehouse. Built in 1380 over the old London road, the Westgate was one of seven such structures constructed to defend the key access points into the city.
Entertainment
The Marlowe hosts an eclectic mix of West End musicals, plays, and concerts, including some of the largest names in pop and rock. Other performances to be enjoyed here include ballet and modern dance, opera, and classical music.
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The Marlowe
The FriarsThe Marlowe hosts an eclectic mix of West End musicals, plays, and concerts, including some of the largest names in pop and rock. Other performances to be enjoyed here include ballet and modern dance, opera, and classical music.
Escape In The Towers is set within England’s largest surviving Medieval gateway built in 1380 & Canterbury’s atmospheric former city gaol built in 1830, providing a one of a kind setting for your escape adventure!
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Escape In The Towers
1 Pound LnEscape In The Towers is set within England’s largest surviving Medieval gateway built in 1380 & Canterbury’s atmospheric former city gaol built in 1830, providing a one of a kind setting for your escape adventure!
Featuring the finest escape games in the country. Escape Kent - Canterbury's Biggest Escape Rooms.
7 místní doporučují
Escape Kent
1 Simmonds RdFeaturing the finest escape games in the country. Escape Kent - Canterbury's Biggest Escape Rooms.
Canterbury Bowling
3 Simmonds RoadCurzon Canterbury
Westgate Hall RoadCurzon Canterbury Riverside
Kingsmead Road