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

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride

Canterbury: Daily Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

Private Tour of Kent Garden of England including Passes

Private Tour of Hever Castle Canterbury cathedral Dover Castle Include Pass

Canterbury Dover Castle WhiteCliff Private Tour Admission tickets included
Top hotels in The King's Mile

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
Everything fine,
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
Overall a good experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
The hotel was lovely, superbly located, meters from Westgate. The problem was we were promised a room that would not overlook the parking lot. We came back 2 times, at 12:00 and 2:30, but they said the room was still not ready, that we had to wait till 3 o’clock. We had tickets to punt down the river ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The view from the hotel was phenomenal and the ease to get to the pier, Dover Castle and the White Clifffs was also great. The staff were really attentive and all had a wonderful demeanor. The dinner in Mr White’s Chophouse Dover by Marco Pierre White was good too - many thought the desserts were ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

The Conningbrook Hotel
Has been refurbed very impressed with rooms great value for money
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
Very clean hotel in the besto possible location But expensive
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
