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Your guide to medieval Canterbury, and the seaside towns Whitstable & Herne Bay

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Your official guide to medieval Canterbury, and the seaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay.

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Visit our website: canterbury.co.uk

Visit Canterbury is the official tourism organisation for Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and surrounding villages, and is managed by Canterbury BID

05/06/2026

What a beautiful burst of colour we have along the city walls 🌼
Have you seen the wildflowers in bloom? Take a stroll along the walls for the best views

27/05/2026

WIN a trip to Canterbury!
We're offering one person the chance to win a luxurious trip to Canterbury with accommodation at the Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, a £250 voucher to spend at The Ivy Canterbury, free entry to Canterbury Cathedral AND a gift card to spend at our beautiful shops in the city.
Enter here before 12th June 2026: www.canterbury.co.uk/win-a-short-break-in-canterbury/

26/05/2026

Stay cool in the city this week! The sun is OUT for half term, but there are places to keep cool while exploring.
Make sure to head to our website for top tips on:
☀️Taking trips on the river
☀️Find some shade in our parks & gardens
☀️Family fun days out & free things to do
☀️Places to pack your picnic basket & dining al fresco
☀️Things to do in Whitstable & Herne Bay for the summer

23/05/2026

Two weeks to go until Pride Canterbury 🌈
Flags will be waving as the city-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ identity returns to the Dane John Gardens for a day of entertainment for the whole family.
Follow for the latest news on enjoying the event and artists appearing on the day!

21/05/2026

Make time for a stroll in Tankerton this weekend ☀️
Sea views, super cute shops, delightful cafes and fine dining, it's a food lover's paradise overlooking the sea. Why not make a weekend of it and bag a balcony room at The Marine Hotel?

19/05/2026

Don't miss Canterbury Unlocked festival this weekend, a one-day festival of music, performance, workshops and family fun across the city.

The city will come alive this Sunday 24 May with a series of free events, organised by Canterbury City Council, to celebrate the completion of various projects to transform the city's public spaces. The line-up across Dane John Gardens, Westgate Square and the High Street, features:

* The Great Escape aerial theatre performances at Westgate Square
* live music from Hullabaloo, The Native Oysters Band, Goblin Band and Green Diesel
* Folk Lore Kent’s Mayhem Fair at the Dane John Gardens
* food markets, pop-up bars and much more
* FREE Park and Ride services until 9pm

Get the full line-up of events and programme on our website

Image credits: Beast Herding Performance credit Leonie Freedman, Scarabeus Aerial Theatre, Dragons Walkabout credit Sonja Stubbs, The Native Oysters Band, hooden horses credit Leonie Freedman, Folk Dance Remixed Maypole Workshops

14/05/2026

Who would you take to the Towers*?

*For cocktails and a snack and a look around the museum and maybe an escape room? It does have them all...

13/05/2026

Rain or shine, Whitstable Harbour brings the goods for a day out 🌊✨
Seaside strolls, coffee and snacks, maybe even a dip and a trip to the Sea Sauna?
Get your inspiration for things to do at the harbour on our website

09/05/2026

Are you heading out on the river this weekend? 🌸
Book yourself a lazy punt or a historic tour of the Stour and see the city from a different angle!

07/05/2026

Pops of colour in the city, what's your favourite colourful shop or cafe in Canterbury?

📸 Cafe Lazix, Chambers, Madame Oiseau, Cafe St Pierre

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