For a full list of what to do in and around Canterbury please visit www.canterbury.co.uk and click on Things to Do.
What to see in CANTERBURY
Our summary of Canterbury Highlights
Canterbury has so much to offer from activities, galleries, museums, architecture, restaurants and shopping. The Tourist Information Office is located inside The Beaney (museum and art gallery) on the High Street.
What to see OUTSIDE of CANTERBURY
Click here www.visitkent.co.uk
Click here for our summary on what to do and see outside of Canterbury
Kent is known as the garden of England and boasts many varied sightseeing opportunities from beaches, castles, watersports and vineyards.
EATING OUT
There are numerous places to eat and drink in Canterbury, a lot of chains and independent restaurants and cafes.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Use these links to find up to date information on events that are taking place in Kent
https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/events/whats-on-in-kent
https://www.canterbury.co.uk/see-and-do/find-events/
The main events and festivals in Canterbury and immediate surroundings are:
Canterbury:
- Canterbury Art Festival, usually last two weeks in October. Art, music, theatre, comedians, dance and talks. https://canterburyfestival.co.uk/
- Food and Drink Festival
- Boing (Children’s Festival), last weekend in August. https://boingfestival.com/
Whitstable:
- Open Artist Houses – various dates in October https://ekoh.org.uk/whitstable/
- Whitstable Oyster Festival , July – https://www.whitstableoysterfestival.co.uk/
- Herne Bay Jazz and Swing Festival, August
Faversham:
- Hop Festival, August – https://favershamhopfestival.org/ (music, food and drink and traditional dress)
- Faversham Literary Festival, February – https://www.favershamliteraryfestival.org/
Additional guides:
Our Guest Book in each room/Suite at Number-8 also provides the following guides which may be of assistance: