Canterbury Holidays

Places to Visit in Canterbury

We have all the red hot sightseeing tips for your trip to Canterbury. Grab your planner and prepare to start padding out that itinerary.

One of the fantastic things about basing yourself in Canterbury is that you'll be in the vicinity of Canterbury Cathedral. Trust us, this is one bucket-list attraction that you simply can't miss.

St. Martin's Church is worth checking out if you want to learn more about the area. This fascinating attraction is at the top of the travel itinerary of many tourists.

Forget your history journals! Let the past come alive at The Canterbury Tales. There's a wonderful range of things to keep you busy in this destination. Westgate Gardens and Towers is a lush haven that's easily accessible from the main downtown area. After a lively morning of exploring, recline in the shade of one of its trees. Still got time on your hands? Even if it's a wet day, it's worthwhile meandering through Westgate Gardens. Pop up your umbrella and soak up the fresh earthy smell.

Popular Activities for your Canterbury Holiday

Life is either an amazing adventure or nothing at all, so why not jump into some new and interesting experiences?

Canterbury has lots of awesome activities for vacationers to do. Why not think about a Christmas in Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich with Christmas Lunch or a Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Greenwich & Dover with River Cruise & Lunch?

For a more comprehensive list of activities, jump onto our Canterbury things to do page.

Canterbury Accommodation

After a huge day of adventures, you'll definitely want a soft bed. Fortunately, there's a number of accommodation in Canterbury. Pick from as many as 21 options and jump-start your luxury getaway or cheap holiday.

Sometimes you need a little help to find the most suitable accommodation. Our recommendations are the Sun Hotel (Sun Street) and The Ebury Hotel (65-67 New Dover Rd).

Canterbury provides some convenient options for those wanting to stay within close proximity to Canterbury Cathedral. Both the ABode Canterbury and the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge are within strolling distance of this bucket-list worthy attraction.

Nearest Airports to Canterbury

Trying to figure out how to commute from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury? Once you have collected your bags, you'll be approximately 55 miles (89 km) west of the main streets.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.