Easy hikes and walks in Canterbury

Beautiful area with a few sights to see.

At South Quay Shed, you can eat, drink, and shop. With beautiful harbor views and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect place to relax. Open daily, year-round – whatever the weather. An elevator takes you to the first floor, where you can enjoy the famous view of Whitstable Harbour.

Located right on Whitstable's beautiful seafront promenade, The Forge is so popular with locals that a long queue often snakes around the corner. Far from being your average restaurant, The Forge boasts a unique charm. Situated directly on the seawall, just a stone's throw from the water, it serves some of the freshest seafood in Whitstable, with a special focus on oysters, proudly presented on a bed of ice. If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal in Whitstable while enjoying the sea air, The Forge is the place to go. The Forge is essentially a painted wooden shed where you order and, once your food is ready, you can either take a seat at one of the few tables and chairs outside or settle down right on the beach to enjoy the fresh seafood. (squermeal) Drizzle the oysters with onion vinegar broth, Tabasco, and lemon juice 😉.

Unfortunately, the whole area was closed, so we'll just have to come back to Whitstable again sometime 😉

Canterbury city centre is a historic, compact medieval city with its famous cathedral, surrounded by ancient city walls, offering many pedestrian zones and historic landmarks such as the Westgate Towers; it is a vibrant mix of well-known shopping brands, independent boutiques, pubs, restaurants and historic sites such as St. Augustine's Abbey and the oldest church in the world, St. Martin's Church.

The Old Weavers' House in Canterbury is a famous timber-framed building on the River Stour, named after Flemish and Huguenot refugees of the 16th and 17th centuries who brought weaving skills with them. The building itself, however, has foundations dating back to the 12th century and significant structures from the 14th century and later from the Tudor/Jacobin period, which housed weaving workshops and even a squat for punishing quarrelsome women. It has survived centuries of change and war. The Old Weavers' House is one of Canterbury's most photographed buildings and embodies the city's medieval architecture and its rich history of immigrant communities and public punishments along the picturesque River Stour.

The crypt of Canterbury Cathedral is the oldest part of the structure, with roots in the 11th century, and today houses an impressive collection of columns, arches, and tombs, including the remains of Archbishop Thomas Becket, making it an important pilgrimage site. It also bears witness to the destruction during the Reformation, but today it is a quiet, venerable place of prayer and reflection beneath the choir and the Trinity Chapel. It is also a testament to the destruction during the Reformation, but today it is a quiet, venerable place of prayer and reflection.

Currently a large construction site