The King's Mile Travel Guide
Canterbury





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Popular places to visit

Canterbury Cathedral
This 1,400-year-old establishment is known for its breathtaking Gothic ceilings, its outstanding historical collections and its choir.

University of Kent
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Kent during your trip to Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Wingham Wildlife Park
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Wingham Wildlife Park during your trip to Wingham. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Marlowe Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Marlowe Theatre, a popular theatre in Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Howletts Wild Animal Park
See the exotic and native animals who call Howletts Wild Animal Park home during your trip to Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Westgate Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Westgate Gardens, a lovely green space in Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Canterbury: Daily Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride

Rochester: Private 2hr Walking Tour with a Blue Badge Guide

Private Tour of Hever Castle Canterbury cathedral Dover Castle Include Pass

Private Tour of Kent Garden of England including Passes
Top hotels in The King's Mile

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
Room was excellent, bed was very comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room was clean and staff was helpful but our see view room was disappointing the first room was on an incline so ask to switch as I could not sleep with my head facing down and in both rooms the so called sea view was a very small window that was in one corner that you had to stand up and get in ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
Overall a good experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone
The room wash clean. The staff were friendly. The room was falling apart. Couldn't close bathroom door. Toilet seat kept slipping off the toilet. Bunkbed needed tightening up as very wobbly. So we moved top mattress to the floor. Swimming pool was lovely. Had shower room afterwards with no hot water ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Dover by IHG
Plenty of parking. Comfortable bed
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
Room clean, breakfast good plenty choice. Staff friendly
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
