Places to visit

The finest way to see and learn about Canterbury, from the comfort of a classic hand-built punt on the historic river Stour.

Dene Park is a large mixed woodland with an array of pathways from which to explore the variety of deciduous trees and conifers and enjoy glimpses into the surrounding countryside. The size of this wood offers dog walkers a wide choice of walk.

We're an independent garden centre, selling a wide range of plants, pots, gifts & decor, and set within a victorian walled garden in Quex Park, East Kent

Climbing is our passion. Our bouldering gym is made by local Kent climbers and run by climbers, and we provide an exhilarating indoor rock climbing experience which can be enjoyed by children from five years old with no upper age limit for big kids! Whether y... (click the button below to read more)

Howletts Wild Animal Park was set up as a private zoo in 1957 by John Aspinall near Canterbury, Kent. In 1962 the House known as Howletts was being restored. A small cottage was inhabited by an employee. The animal collection was opened to the public in 1975.

Childrens amusement center

Lydden Hill is a one mile, mixed surface, motor racing venue situated halfway between Canterbury and Dover offering an array of Motorsport action on two, three and four wheels.
Over recent years the circuit has played host to a variety of events including th... (click the button below to read more)

Basted Mill public open space covers an area of about 17 acres.
The main areas of interest are the:

- old mill pond with viewing area so water safety should be considered when visiting this public open space
- lower and upper meadows
- woodland walks
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Here at Biggin Hill Memorial Museum we tell the story of Britain’s most famous fighter station through the personal experiences of those who served there, and the community that supported them.

The museum is situated on the same site as St George’s RAF... (click the button below to read more)

The Old Lighthouse is an Historic Grade 11 building, listed in 1992 by Shepway District Council, recently celebrating its centenary.

Opened with great ceremony by His Royal Majesty the Prince of Wales in 1904 after a 3 year build, it survived two world wa... (click the button below to read more)