Location: Canterbury
Top Things to do in Canterbury
Top 10 Free Things to do in Canterbury, England
Canterbury (/ˈkæntərbri/ ( listen), /-bəri/, or /-bɛri/) is a historic English cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which lies at the heart of the City of Canterbury, a local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour.
Restaurants in Canterbury
1. Lilford Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
Lilford Gallery has a branch and a framers in Folkestone but its Canterbury gallery is the heart of its business. And a more eclectic range of modern art would be difficult to imagine with the odd David Hockney and Peter Blake print, contemporary sculpture, urban grime smut and filth, Damien Hirst spots, Anita Klein self-indulgences, drawings by the late punkster Ian Dury, even the occasional Salvador Dali lithograph. It’s spread over two floors both feeling like something of a stage set. All that’s missing is a grand piano and a nightly cabaret show.
2. Houdini's Magic Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 139 reviews
Houdini’s Magic Bar a place out of the ordinary! A little bit quirky and a lot Magical! Every evening you are invited to join us, settle in and experience Miracles of Magic whilst enjoying great drinks and great company. See shows, close up and exclusive performances by our Resident Magician’s, many of whom are members of the prestigious Black Card Club and Magic Circle. Houdini’s Magic Bar first opened in the Dickensian town of Broadstairs in 2016. It is a warm and welcoming place to come and enjoy fine refreshments and is home to some of Kent’s finest Magicians. We are proud to have won Newcomer of the Year 2017 in the Kent Life Food and Drink Awards. Houdini’s now has a second bar in Canterbury, both Magic Bars celebrate all that is Magic and the interiors lend themselves to a whole manner of Magic curiosities. All of customers are welcomed to while away the hours with us in a bar like no other! Come in for a catch up, a great drink and enjoy live Magic.
Reviewed By 637zaras
Keiran and Caitlin were so great ! We were the first ones in the bar and they sat at ur table and did their own magic show for us ! They even recommended some great cocktails - such a good time will definitely be back!✨
3. Walrus & Oyster Emporium
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By johndW5341EB
Fantastic and unique little shop full of amazing and unique gifts and treasure from local artists, . Would definitely recommend a vist. Staff also really friendly.
4. St. Martin's Church
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Yvonne074 - Arundel, United Kingdom
If you are exploring the Canterbury World Heritage Site, this is a must. Queen Bertha of Kent was a Frankish Princess. Her pagan husband gave her permission to follow her religion in an abandoned Roman church, which is integrated in the structure of this fascinating building. You can follow her daily walk out through the City Walls. Her husband was soon converted with the arrival of Augustine in Kent.
5. Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Enka29
Tucked away from the high street, so worth a short five minute walk to discover this little piece os tranquility.
6. The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
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4.5 based on 691 reviews
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is an Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury. This award winning facility provides state-of-the-art exhibition galleries, excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages. The building takes its name from its benefactor, Dr James George Beaney, a Canterbury-born man of modest background who studied medicine before emigrating to Australia, where he found his success. Upon his death in 1891, Dr Beaney left money in his will to the city of Canterbury to build an ‘Institute for Working Men’ with amenities for men from poor backgrounds such as his own. His patronage was fundamental in building the Beaney Institute: a new home for the Canterbury Royal Museum and Free Library, now known as The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. A cultural hub in East Kent, praised for its welcoming atmosphere, providing a range of services under one roof, uniting art, heritage, books, ideas, information and collections. Whether you are a frequent Library user, a teacher on a Schools Workshop, a parent enjoying the perfect cup of coffee in our Cafe or an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Ancient worlds; The Beaney is a building for everyone.
Reviewed By Caninecaper - London, United Kingdom
We popped in on a day visit to Canterbury. Fascinating place with lots of articles related to local people which ranged from art, victorian taxidermy to peoples personal collections of artifacts. All fascinating. It is great to see a local museum with free entry.
7. RSPB Reserve Blean Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By richardellis1966
This is a popular place for locals for a reason. The woods are well managed and you see the variety of woodlands at different phases of management. We love this place. Walk there if you can as parking is limited.
8. Westgate Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,003 reviews
Reviewed By gailbh - Essex, United Kingdom
My husband and I walked through these gardens quite a few times over our three day stay in Canterbury, very peaceful and tranquil, walking along the river, also enjoyed a lovely cup of tea, weather permitting in the outdoor terrace.
9. St Dunstan's Church
10. St. Mildred's Church
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