Why go
- Cathedral city in Kent, England.
- Served by Challock Airfield.
History
Canterbury is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. Lying on the River Stour not far from its mouth on the Strait of Dover, the city has a mild oceanic climate.
Restaurants & places to go
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su-Th 11:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · 24 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AY · askitalian.co.uk
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free… · francomanca.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30-22:00; Tu-We 12:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-14:30, 17:30-23:00; Su 12:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00 · 13 Church… · bangkok-house.co.uk
Indian, Bangladeshi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 17:30-23:30 · 78 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BA · cinnamoncanterbury.co.uk
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-16:00 · 4 Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR · happysamurai.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,16:30-22:00, Fr,Sa 12:00-14:30, Fr 16:00-22:00, Su 16:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 70… · marino-fishbar.com
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-15:30 · 1 Dover Street, Canterbury, CT1 3HD · cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 52 Dover Street, Canterbury, CT1 3HD · kudosrestaurant.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 12 Best Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JB · olivegrovecanterbury.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00;Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00 · 55 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BE · marlowesrestaurant.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 · 67 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HJ · moattearooms.co.uk
Wine, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 85 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5PR
English, Restaurant · English restaurant · 17 William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5EG
Lebanese, Moroccan, Restaurant · Lebanese/Moroccan restaurant · 11 Best Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JB
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 48 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BG · restaurants.fiveguys.co.uk
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30 · 46 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BG · nandos.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:30-17:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 7 Parade, Canterbury, CT1 2JL · pret.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30;Sa-Su 07:30-18:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 31 St. George's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2HP · caffenero.com
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 16 St. George's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2SR · chopstixnoodles.co.uk
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 33 St. George's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LE · gdk.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 45 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HW · phocafe.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 Features: step-free access · 7-9 Longmarket, Canterbury, CT1 2JS · wagamama.com
Grill, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 2-3 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT · wildwoodrestaurants.co.uk
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 60-61 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DY · creamscafe.com
Latin American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-22:30; Tu 11:00-23:00; We-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 1-3 Longmarket, Canterbury,… · iguanas.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 7 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JH · locations.tacobell.co.uk
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Sturry Road, CT1 1DG · storelocator.asda.com
French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 2 Longmarket, Canterbury, CT1 2JS · cote.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 · 15 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AF · ala-turka.co.uk
Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:30-22:30 · 65 Cornwallis Avenue, CT3 3HG · ayleshamfriedchicken.co.uk
Arab, North African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 4 Church Street, Canterbury, CT1 1NH · azouma.co.uk
Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30-22:30; Th 17:30-22:30; Fr-Su 12:00-22:30 · 13 Rosemary Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2PN · cafemarrakech.co.uk
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-14:30, Tu-Sa 17:00-21:30 · 89-90 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AD · chapmanscanterbury.co.uk
Steak, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Margate Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6LB · millerandcarter.co.uk
Spanish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · Canterbury, CT1 2RN
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo -Fr 08:00-14:00 · Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TD · uk.issworld.com
Tea, Cake, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Italian, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr,Sa 08:30-16:00; We,Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 24…
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 12:00-22:00 · Unit C4 The Riverside, Canterbury, CT1 1BN
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 93-95 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AD · cafedez.com
Coffee, Cake, Sandwich, Soup, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 49 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5PN · 49mortimerstreet.co.uk
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 2 Orange Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JA · mistermiyagi.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Bubble Tea fast food · St. George's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2SS · bubblecitea.com
Croatian, Cafe · Croatian cafe · 3 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB · amedea.co.uk
Bengali, Restaurant · Bengali restaurant · 36 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AJ · starofbengaltakeaway.com
Cake, Tea, Coffee, Cafe · Cake/Tea cafe · 138 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5JY · thecosycatcafe.co.uk
338 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
London Ashford Airport (LYX) 23 mi to the centre
Romney Marsh, Kent, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Challock Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Ashford, Kent, ENG, GB
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip 4.7 mi to the centre
Whitstable, Kent, ENG, GB
Clipgate Farm Airstrip 7.1 mi to the centre
Canterbury, Kent, ENG, GB
Where to stay
71 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8BN, United Kingdom · houseofagnes.co.uk
36 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HA, United Kingdom · cathgate.co.uk
Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH, United Kingdom · canterburycathedrallodge.org
The Bat and Ball, 163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3NX, United Kingdom · thebatandball.co
19 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BQ, United Kingdom · thehugo.co.uk
Howfield Ln, Chartham Hatch, Canterbury CT4 7HQ, United Kingdom · howfield.net
30-33 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RX, United Kingdom · abodecanterbury.co.uk
36 New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3DU, United Kingdom · abbotsbartonhotel.com
28 Castle St, Canterbury CT1 2PT, United Kingdom · castlehousehotel.co.uk
140 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RY, United Kingdom · thecanterburyhotel.co.uk
Falstaff Hotel, 8-10 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AF, United Kingdom · thefalstaffincanterbury.com
5-9 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HG, United Kingdom · jdwetherspoon.co.uk
11 Orchard St, Canterbury CT2 8AP, United Kingdom · theblackhorseinncanterbury.co.uk
New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 1UP, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
63 Ivy Ln, Canterbury CT1 1TU, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Old Gate Inn, The, 162 New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3EL, United Kingdom · innkeeperscollection.co.uk
2 Mill Ln, St Radigunds St, Canterbury CT1 2AW, United Kingdom · millerscanterbury.co.uk
7 St Margaret's St, Canterbury CT1 2TP, United Kingdom · hilton.com
6 Stour St., Canterbury CT1 2NR, United Kingdom · greyfriarslodgecanterbury.com
18 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS, United Kingdom · hotelscanterbury.co.uk
Peregrine Guest House, 18 Hawk's Ln, Canterbury CT1 2NU, United Kingdom
Indoor
Indoor
Middle of, The Road, Sturry, Canterbury CT2 0AS, United Kingdom · aspensoinn.uk
65-67 New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3DX, United Kingdom · ebury-hotel.co.uk
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Challock Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Canterbury, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour
Cultural
Boat Tour