Visit Canterbury

Love Bagpuss and his pals? The Beaney has just what you're looking for... 😻 The home of the original cloth cat, their Smallfilms exhibition is a must-see for people of all ages, and the shop is well stocked with wonderful gifts. This weekend is also your last chance to take part in our Bagpus & Bear Christmas Window trail around the city. Full details on the Visit Canterbury website.

The perfect day trip from London - reposted from the wonderful @glassesandboardingpasses. Here's their guide to a great day out in the city! 🌻 This city is full of history, cobblestone streets, and old timber buildings - exactly what you think of when imaging medieval England! With plenty to see, this is the perfect day trip from London. Here’s an itinerary to make the most of your day! 🚂 8am: Catch the train out of London and enjoy the hour-long ride to the Canterbury West station. 🌷 9am: Wander through Westgate Gardens. In the summer, there are beautiful flowers by the river! You can also pick up a punting boat tour here. ⛪️ 11am: Visit Canterbury Cathedral. This breathtaking church is one of the oldest in England! It’s also been a pilgrimage site for hundreds of years, inspiring the prolific novel The Canterbury Tales! 🍽️ 1pm: Grab lunch at the Old Weavers House. This 16th-century timber building is as unique on the inside as it is on the outside! 🏛️ 2pm: Walk off lunch and head over to St. Martin’s Church. With parts over 1,500 years old, this tiny church is the oldest still existing church in the English speaking world. 📚 3pm: Go back into town and wander through the cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Don’t miss a stop by the Crooked House, a bookshop that’s perpetually slanted sideways. (Don’t worry, it’s safe and stable!) 🍷 4pm: Have a snack and drink at Corkk, a wine shop specializing in English wines. This is one of the best wine bars we’ve ever been to - the staff were so friendly and taught us a lot about this under-appreciated wine region! 🦜 5pm: Grab one final drink at the Parrot Pub, the oldest pub in Canterbury (it dates back to the 1400s!). Then hop on the train and head back to London after a full day of exploring! Doesn’t Canterbury look charming? #visitcanterbury #visitkent #travelengland #wlw #femmetravel #queertravel #canterbury #daytrip #ukbreaks #shortbreak #ukdaytrip

🎉Festival season is in full swing in Herne Bay 🎉 . Things are looking particularly pretty at @kingshall_hernebay with visual arts, cocktails and tunes every Sunday and Jazz Festival performances coming up. A great place to enjoy the sunshine! . Herne Bay is bustling with events this month with masses of live music, arts, parties and family fun to enjoy. Be sure to check out the packed programme at @hernebayfest

Are you ready for Pride Canterbury this weekend? 🌈 Pride returns on Saturday (8th June) to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity across our district with a huge parade through the city streets and an all-day party in Dane John Gardens. This is one of the city's biggest celebrations of the year, so check the Pride website for tips on what to bring, artists line-up, safe spaces, water and drinks info, and upgrade options. Tag who you're bringing to the party👇

Monday motivation delivered by Loki the otter. 🦦 Enjoy this fantastic video from @wildwoodtrust of little Loki enjoying a morning swim - what a way to start the week. 💖 Be sure to visit Loki and the rest of the Wildwood residents this June, and check out their summer evening sessions too. The first one starts this weekend.

Explore the city with music 🎧 The multi-venue City Sound Project returns to Canterbury this weekend, giving music lovers the chance to explore different bars, clubs and pubs, and hear amazing acts, with one wristband ☀️ A great way to see and support the city's fantastic venues - last few tickets remaining! City Sound Project

We just love this reel by the team at Lilford Gallery touring some of beautiful spots along the city's King's Mile quarter. Which places have you visited, and what's on your list for your next visit?

We love this reel of recent frosty mornings in Canterbury from @onceuponatravellust #canterbury #lovecanterbury #visitcanterbury #England #VisitBritain #VisitEngland #Travel #kent #cathedralcity #medievalcity #ourcanterburytales #visitkent #instagood #citybreak #uktravel #daytrip #travelinspo #picoftheday #wanderlust #walledcity