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Things to see in Canterbury (United Kingdom): 45 places and when to go

Canterbury is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Temples (11), Wildlife (10). The best known are Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church, Canterbury. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Kingdom · 51.2726, 1.076
Places
45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (12) · Temples (11) · Wildlife (10) · Nature (7) · Museums and art (6) · Hiking (4)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
February to March, October and December.
Nearest airport
LGW London, 89 km as the crow flies

What to see in Canterbury

The places in and around Canterbury, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 21, by what you come to do:

When to go to Canterbury

The best time to visit Canterbury is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not8:08
  2. FebPossible9:43
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:35
  5. MayBest time15:21
  6. JunBest time16:20
  7. JulBest time15:55
  8. AugBest time14:22
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctPossible10:23
  11. NovBetter not8:35
  12. DecPossible7:40

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In April, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Canterbury

The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Canterbury?

The best known: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, St Martin's Church, Canterbury, Canterbury Castle, Chilham Castle. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Canterbury?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.

How do you get to Canterbury?

The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Canterbury as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.