Canterbury Castle
Castle Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2PR
United Kingdom

Tel: 01227 378100

Canterbury Castle is the remains of the city’s Norman fortification. The basic structure of the building remains intact and is an atmospheric reminder of Canterbury’s past. It was one of only three Royal castles in the county, and was later used as a jail. It is free to wander around the grounds, and information leaflets and displays are available to describe a little more of the castle’s history.

Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2EH
United Kingdom

Tel: 01227 762862

Canterbury Cathedral dominates the city, although much of its gothic beauty is hidden until you step through the heavy wooden gates into the church grounds. The architecture of the cathedral is stunning in it own right, but it also contains a significant amount of the history of the city. Thomas Beckett was assassinated here, and the building also contains the tomb of the Black Prince.

Canterbury Historic River Tours
The Old Weavers
Kings Bridge
St Peters Street
Canterbury
Kent
United Kingdom

Tel: 07790 534744

Canterbury Cathedral dominates the city, although much of its gothic beauty is hidden until you step through the heavy wooden gates into the church grounds. The architecture of the cathedral is stunning in it own right, but it also contains a significant amount of the history of the city. Thomas Beckett was assassinated here, and the building also contains the tomb of the Black Prince.

Canterbury River Navigation Company
Westgate Gardens
Canterbury
Kent
United Kingdom

Tel: 07816 760869

The Canterbury River Navigation Company offers relaxing river punt trips along the River Stour. Guests are expertly chauffeured through Canterbury’s waterway, providing an opportunity to bask in the beautiful hidden scenery. In addition to simple tours, CRNC can offer picnicking and ‘wine & dine’ experiences on request.

The Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction
St. Margaret's Street
Canterbury
Kent
United Kingdom

Tel: 01227 479227

The Canterbury Tales is an interactive visitor attraction recreating some of the most well known scenes from Chaucer’s satire, which was told through a group of people heading on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Suitably housed in a medieval church, full-sized dioramas and audio tours take you through stories such as the Knight’s Tale, the Miller’s Tale and the indomitable Wife of Bath’s Tale.

Howlett’s Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne Lane
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 5EL
United Kingdom

Tel: 0844 842 4647

Alongside the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Howlett’s was started by the gambler and animal-lover John Aspinall, aiming towards protection and repopulation of endangered species. Howlett’s has a unique collection of animals, including exotic cats and dogs, elephants and monkeys, as well as some more unusual examples.

Museum of Canterbury
Stour Street
Canterbury
Kent
United Kingdom

Tel: 01227 452747

The Museum of Canterbury is a small but comprehensive location, perfect for a rainy afternoon in the city. It follows the history of Canterbury from prehistoric times, through the Roman era, medieval and Tudor ages, all the way up to the World War II bombings. Also contained on site is the quaint Rupert the Bear Museum and a section devoted to Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, who created Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine.

Roman Museum
Longmarket
Butchery Lane
Canterbury
Kent
United Kingdom

Tel: 01227 785 575

Canterbury was once an important Roman settlement under the name Durovernum. Much of this history was buried under later developments, but extensive archaeological excavations have revealed a wealth of information about the time. Many findings from these digs have are displayed within the Roman Museum, including the remains of a domicile and a reconstruction of a market.