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.

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 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 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 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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Canterbury: Daily Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

Canterbury’s Royal Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lords of the Ring: A Self-Guided Canterbury City Walls Tour

Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride

The Best of Kent: the England you imagined with a local expert
Top hotels in The King's Mile

Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone
"The bathroom was dirty a lot of lime scale on taps dirty coffee mugs went to reception with one mug as it had some kind of detergent ie bleach told go to bar and get new one got to bar bar was shut went back to reception and told to to other bar for a clean mug as a paying customer I think it’s unacceptable ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
"Beautiful location and spacious room with comfortable bed"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
"Despite there not being a modern appeal, the hotel was perfect and very comfortable. Only downside was the price of food at the bar was more expensive than other hotels."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great location, spacious rooms. Limited elevators at property, but otherwise great overall"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

ABode Canterbury
"Staff are very friendly and accomodating. Room was clean and confortable. Location was perfect for shopping, meal out and theatre."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
"We had one of the refurbished rooms which we were thankful for, they have half renovated the hotel so far. We were very grateful for the fan they’d put in the room as it was hot. The room itself was nice and there was plenty of room. The curtains however did not cover the windows which did make the ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
