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.

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 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.

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

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride

Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

Private Tour of Hever Castle Canterbury cathedral Dover Castle Include Pass

Private Tour of Kent Garden of England including Passes

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

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything was good. Nice staff, very good gym and sauna facilities, clean room with excellent water pressure. Breakfast was also of a good quality.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Hotel is neat, clean, quite, friendly staff, great breakfast, great amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
Nice stay overall with clean rooms and a good location. The only issue was the shower — the glass screen couldn’t stop water splashing onto the bathroom floor, leaving it very wet and a bit dangerous after use
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
Lovely hotel…
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
The whole stay was lovely. The room was great. Clean and very comfortable bed!! Staff were helpful. Love the free mini bar ! Such a nice touch Breakfast was delicious and freshly cooked . Staff were helpful with veggie options and we had freshly cooked sausages! I can really recommend staying here ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Cave Hotel & Golf Resort
Was a lovely place but wast informed by email or on arrival that the spa , sauna and steam room was out of order which is very up setting as I booked the room and spent all that money on a room and couldn’t relax in the spa I also wast informed on arrival which was very unprofessional
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
