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Recommended Towns & Villages near Canterbury

Chilham Church

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW)

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

In memory of the miners of AYLESHAM Village, Kent. Who work the Snowdown mines

Aylesham (25 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)

The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines...

A picture of Snowdown

Snowdown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE)

Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales...

St. Nicholas (12th -c.); Barfreston, Kent

Barfrestone (28 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SE)

Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages...

Old Riley

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)

There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW)

This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from...

Birchington

Birchington (11 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)

Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea...

Bluebell Woods

Hythe (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction S)

This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred...

Dover

Dover (181 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction SE)

The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries...

A picture of Ramsgate

Ramsgate (56 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)

Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822...

Margate

Margate (52 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction NE)

Traditional seaside resort which is famous for the invention of the covered bathing machine...

St Margaret's at Cliffe

St Margaret's at Cliffe (74 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (15.8 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE)

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Broadstairs Beach, 2013, just before a brief rain-storm.

Broadstairs (78 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction E)

At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens...

Looking towards Minster Cliffs and the Leas  Minster, Isle of Sheppey

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction NW)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

The Crown

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.8 miles, 31.9 km, direction W)

This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction W)

For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds...

Sea front at Shoeburyness, Essex

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction NW)

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...

Brookland Church, Kent

Brookland (8 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction SW)

This is a pretty area full of natural wonders to be discovered on quiet walks or by taking a cycle ride along the paths of the many rivers...

Southend-on-Sea Logo

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (24.0 miles, 38.7 km, direction NW)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

A walk on the beach

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (24.2 miles, 38.9 km, direction NW)

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

Recommended attractions near Canterbury

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)

The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....

Sir John Boy's House (kings Gallery) Circa 1647

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....

Goodnestone Park in early summer

Goodnestone Park Gardens (39 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)

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A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort (12 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)

Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....

Crabble Corn Mill, Dover

Crabble Corn Mill (4 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction SE)

The current mill, built in 1812, is situated in the picturesque village of River, on the outskirts of Dover. There have been.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NW)

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Deal Castle, Deal, Kent. May 2006

Deal Castle (29 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E)

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Western Heights Defences in Dover, Kent. - Drop Redoubt Fort - Open 3rd/4th June 2006

Western Heights Defences (2 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE)

The Western Heights in Dover are remains of fortifications built mainly during the Napoleonic Wars when England was under a real.....

Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle & Garden (81 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)

The stone walls of Walmer Castle were put up in the 1530's at the same time as Sandown and Deal as part of a plan by the monarch.....

Dover Castle, Kent

Dover Castle (147 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SE)

Dover Castle is a medieval castle that was founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England, often being.....

A picture of Samphire Hoe

Samphire Hoe (11 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SE)

The newest part of Kent, made from 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Samphire Hoe was.....

A picture of Bleak House

Bleak House (6 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E)

Bleak House, named after the novel is where Charles Dickens lived while he was writing David Copperfield and other of his works......

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W)

Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....

A picture of Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (15 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.9 km, direction S)

First opened to traffic in July 1927 as the 'World's Smallest Public Railway' and now covering a distance of 13.5 miles from the.....

Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(23.5 miles, 37.7 km, direction NW)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(24.9 miles, 40.1 km, direction SW)

It is entirely fitting that one of the loveliest gardens in the land can be found in a county renowned for its beauty and.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(27.4 miles, 44.0 km, direction NW)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......


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