About Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Communion and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city has medieval streets, the tales of Chaucer and Roman remains. A short train ride from London, it's one of England's most historic cities.
Top attractions in and around Canterbury
- Canterbury Cathedral
- Canterbury Tales
- St Augustine's Abbey
- Westgate Gardens
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Medieval city walls
- Marlowe Theatre
- Canterbury Heritage Museum
- River Stour boat trip
- Whittstable (nearby)
Getting there
Main train station: Canterbury West (from London St Pancras ~1h), Canterbury East (from London Victoria)
Airport(s): Gatwick (train), London airports
Two stations; West is closer to cathedral. High-speed from London to West.
Top hotels in Canterbury
The Falstaff Hotel
8–10 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8AF
Historic hotel with restaurant near the West Gate.
ABode Canterbury
High Street, Canterbury CT1 2RX
Boutique hotel with restaurant on the High Street.
The Cathedral Gate Hotel
36 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HA
Medieval building opposite the cathedral with character rooms.
The House of Agnes
71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8BN
Boutique B&B in a historic building with garden.
Premier Inn Canterbury
Sturry Road, Canterbury CT1 1AD
Budget option a short walk from the cathedral.