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 lively bars.

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.

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.

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 lively bars.

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

The Best of Kent: the England you imagined with a local expert

Private Tour of Hever Castle Canterbury cathedral Dover Castle Include Pass

Indian Cookery Class with Award Winning Chef Dev Biswal
Top hotels in The King's Mile

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
"We stayed here on the 19th May ready to talk the shuttle to France. The staff were friendly proffesi and answered any questions. The room was lovely very clean everything you would expect with real comfy beds. The hotel is in the perfect location to walk along the sea front or have a stroll through ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
"Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Amenities were lovely only thing jacuzzi was broke. Breakfast great. Bed was amazing slept like babies"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"It was nice hotel to stay at if you going cruise. They get taxi for you to transport you to the terminal."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone
"We have checked in and checked out on the same day due to being allocated a room with very poor cleaning standards. We took pictures and showed them to the duty manager. The pictures detail show a door covered in grease with finger marks, dirty floor, chair with crumbs and a stool with hair bits ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

The Conningbrook Hotel
"Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
"Lovely hotel near station & town centre. Combines stylish and modern yet still an ancient hotel. Good food and the happy hour cocktails was a treat. Would recommend to anyone visiting Canterbury"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
