Summer City Strolling

One of Canterbury’s biggest assets is its green spaces. The city is surrounded by beautiful and spacious outdoor parks, which means that you’re never more than 5 minutes away from somewhere to sit and soak up the summer season.

Top spots for a city stroll...

Canterbury Sculpture Trail

Explore the city and experience public art, parks and gardens and the riverside. Enjoy watching the world go by on one of the sculptural seats with park or river views.

Solly’s Orchard

This beautiful park hugs the River Stour and is a great place for people watching. Across the river is the site of Canterbury’s old Paper Mill. While the mill is long gone, The Miller’s Arms pub can be found next to the site of the old mill’s water wheel, ideal for a summer spritzer or cold beer.

The Westgate Gardens

The park and historical Tower House and very pretty and well-maintained with the clear chalk waters of the river Stour running through it. While there visit the 200-yearold Oriental Plane tree (we bet you can’t get your arms all the way around it!). Follow the river and discover the beautiful Hambrook marshes.

Dane John Gardens

This beautiful historic park within Canterbury city’s walls dates back to 1551, and includes a mound which historical records prove was there in the first century AD. Stroll along the city walls which border one side of the gardens and wander up to the top of the mound for an excellent view of the city. The Don Juan café is on hand if you need a caffeine fix too.

Organised Tours

If you want to discover more of Canterbury’s fascinating history – make sure to book to one of the city’s fantastic guided tours.

The Canterbury Tour Guides offer daily outings starting from the Buttermarket at 11am and 2pm. The 90-minute guided walking tour takes you through the city’s centre historic streets and the cathedral precincts, with entertaining guides letting you in on all the best kept secrets. And if you fancy something a little more spooky – look no further than The Canterbury Ghost Tours with Kent’s Premier Award-winning ghost hunter!

Canterbury by River

Enjoy a calm and peaceful trip along Canterbury’s beautiful waterways steered by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who will explain the buildings steeped in history as you float by. This is perfect for visitors and residents who want to show off their beautiful city to friends and relatives.

Canterbury Punting – starting from Water Lane (off Stour Street)

Historic River Tours – starting from The Kings Bridge (St Peter’s Street)

Westgate Punts – starting from Westgate Grove (by Westgate Towers)

Coming this September! – Festival of the Stour. A celebration of Canterbury’s amazing chalk river! Keep checking Visit Canterbury for updates.