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.

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.

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.
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
"Room decent size could be cleaned a little better. Windows with a view would be nice if you could see out them very dirty. Got locked out of my bathroom at 4am had to go down to lobby and get staff to fix door. Overall the hotel looked very tired has the potential to be a nice hotel but requires ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
"Very good service and comfortable room. Excellent view across the channel the spa area was great"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
"Great hotel and very convenient for Le Suttle. Dog friendly."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great location 😀😸"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
"Lovely old building in the centre of town. Due to old building no air conditioning so rooms got hot, a fan was provided but air con would have been better. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again if the weather wasn't so hot."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

