A Holiday In Charming Canterbury

The historic English cathedral city of Canterbury lies on the River Stour in the Canterbury district of Kent in South East England. Along with the coastal resorts of Herne Bay and Whitstable, the city of Canterbury offers much for tourists to see and do with a huge variety of attractions and activities to suit all tastes, interests and ages. Here are some of the many things one can do in Canterbury.

Amazing attractions: Right in the heart of the district, the city of Canterbury has lots in store when it comes to visitor attractions. The most famous attraction is The Cathedral, St Augustines Abbey and St Martins Church, which form the World Heritage Site. Other attractions include museums, walking tours and river tours. Canterbury district is blessed with a romantic bay - Herne Bay, which is perfect for those looking for some seaside action. Water sports such as jet skiing are some of the many activities that one can enjoy here. The coastal resort of Whitstable has several attractions including water sports, shopping and walks.

Splendid shopping: Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable have several shops for those who enjoy an afternoon of splurging. Canterbury has several independent retailers and many high street names - one can shop at The Kings Mile, St Dunstans, West Gate Towers and Northgate areas. In Herne Bay, there are several opportunities for shoppers on High Street, whereas in Whitstable, Harbour Street is full of independent art galleries, gift shops, boutiques and independent retailers.

Calming countryside: If you are looking to get away from the city centre, then you just need to travel for 15 minutes outwards to find yourself in the heart of the countryside, which is complete with wild open spaces and historic villages. Most of the countryside surrounding Canterbury lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated a few miles from Canterbury is Wildwood Wild Animal Park and Druidstone Park, excellent destinations to see animals.

Adrenaline pumping activities: There are several activities in store for the active in Canterbury. From water sports on the coast to a round of golf, there is something for all. There are boat trips on the River Stour, cycle routes and walks in the countryside - with all these leisure activities, you will not have any time to get bored!