The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Canterbury, England

Escape the crowds on your own traditional chauffeured punt and experience the tranquility and beauty of Canterbury's Great Stour river. Punts depart from Westgate Bridge, winding through the delightful Westgate Gardens, past Binnan Ea nature reserve and on.......... ...........into the unspoilt countryside beyond. Alternatively, explore the ancient history and architecture of the City centre as you drift along the roman built canal. Food and drinks allowed.....large family and group discounts on offer. 35, 50. and 65 minute trips available. Simply the BEST!

Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Hire, Courses, Taster Sessions, Guided Tours and more on the River Stour in Canterbury Kent, UK. Last Hour Hire at 16:30, last Half Day Hire at 15:30.

Hire bikes to explore Canterbury and the surrounding area. What better way to get around the fine medieval city of Canterbury & see the beautiful Kent countryside, than by bike...take a picnic and feel the breeze in your hair! We have a wide range of bikes and accessories for leisure, MTB & road, offroad and eBike riders at excellent day and weekend rates. We can offer a range of accessories to make your day's riding comfy and fun. All our bikes come with helmet, lock, map and handy tool kit. And as one of Kent's largest Bike Hire operators Biketart Bike Hire pride ourselves on our local knowledge, quality bikes & friendly service. Hire from our Canterbury city centre store or countryside showroom in Barham. These offer access to some of the most scenic country routes in England - from MTB trails just around the corner, rivers & wooded routes to the sea.

Walk Awhile is a family run business with seventeen years’ experience and unparalleled local knowledge in organizing walking, rambling and hiking holidays. We specialize in self-led and guided walking tours in South East England. Walking holidays along the Pilgrims’ Way/North Downs Way and across Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex: The Pilgrims’ Way (Rochester to Canterbury); The Pilgrims’ Way Trekker Plus (Winchester/Farnham to Canterbury); Discovering Rural Kent (Canterbury, the Elham valley, Wye, Chilham); The White Cliffs Tour (Canterbury, the Elham valley, Folkestone, Deal); The English Coastal Path (Rye, Deal, Dover). We also offer a range of 1 or 2 day weekend break group walks across the Kent countryside. All walks include accommodation, luggage transfer, maps/guidebooks, packed lunches (from locally sourced ingredients), extensive local knowledge & tracker support. Dog friendly walks including accommodation available

Bike Hire from central Canterbury. Self pick up and drop off. Ride the ancient walls and historic gardens of Canterbury or escape to the country along the Crab & Winkle way to Whitstable or cruise along the river Stour to Chartham.

Discover the hidden secrets of Canterbury aboard one of our vessels on the picturesque River Stour. The city's rich history is brought to life by our friendly, knowledgeable tour guides, who deliver insightful, historical commentary throughout the 45 minute tour. Suitable for all ages, our entertaining river tours are not to be missed.

Canterbury Punting Company offer river tours around Canterbury. Tours last around 45 minutes.The boats used are traditional wooden punts, with expert chauffeurs that will offer expert information. You have the option of different tours choose beetween private or shared tours. Contact directly for more information