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places to explore near Canterbury Reach

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August 18, 2022 · 10 MIN READ

Make sure you explore the area on your next holiday to Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat.

Enjoy a self-catering staycation this year in the English countryside. Our Canterbury Reach resort can provide you with everything you need to create memories and have fun with friends and family. It also provides you with the perfect base for exploring so we have put together a list of some places to explore near Canterbury Reach and some things to do whilst you’re there.

Canterbury

16 minute drive

Canterbury is just a short drive away from Canterbury Reach and is a city full of amazing things to see and do. With ancient walls built by the Romans, cobbled streets and timber-framed houses you can learn all about the history of this city from the many museums located around the area. There is plenty of history around Canterbury Cathedral too with the tomb of the Black Prince and it was where Thomas Becket was murdered.

things to do in Canterbury:

  • Ghost tours
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park
  • Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
  • The Crooked House

Folkestone

23 minute drive

Faversham is a traditional port town with a harbour and sandy beaches to explore. The most popular area is Folkestone Creative Quarter with cobbled streets, colourful shops and coffee shops. On a summers day you can enjoy sitting in Kingsnorth Gardens or walk along the Leas Promenade and on a clear day you can actually see all the way out to France.

things to do in Folkestone:

  • Sandgate Castle
  • Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park
  • Folkestone Harbour
  • The Warren

Faversham

26 minute drive

The small but beautiful medieval market town called Faversham is only 10 miles from Canterbury and makes a great day out. It’s actually the oldest market town in Kent and has plenty to see and do whilst you’re there. One of the main things Faversham is known for is being home to the oldest brewer in Britain, Shepherd Neame. Make sure you check what’s on before you go as well as they have plenty of food and drink festivals on throughout the year too.

things to do in Faversham:

  • Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
  • Standard Quay
  • Shepherd Neame Shop & Visitor Centre
  • Macknade Food Hall

Whitstable

29 minute drive

If you are looking for a seaside town in Kent, Whitstable will be perfect. Famous for its beautiful beach, fresh seafood and independent quirky shops, there is plenty to see and do during your time in the town. The Sportsman is an extremely popular restaurant well renowned for local fish and home churned butter. There is also Whitstable Castle that you can explore to learn more about the history of the town.

things to do in Whitstable:

  • West Beach
  • Whitstable Castle & Gardens
  • Tankerton Slopes
  • Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery

Deal

38 minute drive

Deal is a coastal town just 8 miles away from Dover and Ramsgate and is a former mining, fishing and garrison town. Its long stretched pebble beach is perfect for exploring along with the many narrow streets going all around the town. Deal also has a thriving food scene so make sure you try out a restaurant or café during your time here.

things to do in Deal:

  • Deal Castle
  • Sandown Castle Community Garden
  • Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
  • Deal Pier

Margate

47 minute drive

There is plenty to see and do to make the most out of a trip to the seaside town of Margate. Located on the southeast coast of England you can spend time at the beach or enjoy a thrilling experience at Dreamland amusement park. There are also plenty of museums around the town, one for seashells, one about caves and even a Tudor House which is a museum inside of a Tudor house dating back to the 1500s.

things to do in Margate:

  • Dreamland Margate
  • Turner Contemporary
  • Westbrook Bay
  • Margate Beach
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