We took refuge in the gardens for some time enjoying the tranquility of the well groomed foliage around us, forgetting for a minute that we were at the centre of a bustling city on a summers day, my kids were overwhelmed with a small robin that flew in to make our acquaintance and kept us company for our stay.

It will target neighbourhood crime, VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) and ASB (anti-social behaviour). I would recommend that you always check for events before you have you heart set on seeing the cathedral just in case but this was still a lovely option! The Greyfriars Lodge 6 Stour St (next to the Abode Hotel car park) and go into the entrance next to the lodge.As befitting a medieval, Canterbury is divided into a series of easy-to-navigate historic areas and quarters, each with their own distinctive character. Number of streets (without repeated street names - if some street have more then 1 postcode): 159 street names.

Now you can enjoy lovely walks along the Canterbury City wall that remains and take in all the history this lovely place has to offer. Our Expect Respect commitment is our community pledge to taking positive action against discrimination and creating an inclusive and welcoming University. Cllr Charlotte Cornell, Cabinet Member for Waste and Recycling, commented: “Well done to everyone involved in getting our city’s streets looking spick and span, from those who helped secure the funding to the crews on the ground doing the hard graft. It's a place where the whole family can enjoy a great time and learn new information about gems, wildlife, paintings, etc.

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We scoured through the internet and read through 6reputable sites andblogslike Time Out and The Crazy Tourist. The chapel is what remains of a large stone friary built between 1267 and 1325, although the site was vested to the city as the Friars could not own property . The first I heard of the Greyfriars chapel and gardens was during a river boat tour in which the guide pointed out the chapel and gave us an insight to its history. Worth for a quick stop of 10mins perhaps for travellers and can walk around in the main park but not huge amount to see. From the moment you set foot on the grounds, you are transported to another time and place, surrounded by stunning Gothic architecture and steeped in the rich cultural and religious history of England.

Located at a 2min distance from the Westgate Tower when you walk towards the High Street and Cathedral. Additionally, Westgate Gardens is home to a 200 year-old plane tree and a Victorian Tower House, both of which are interesting attractions in their own right. was awarded to Canterbury partners for 2022/24 to make the streets of its city safer for all members of the public and in particular for women and girls. Before leaving Stour Street, take in the Canterbury Heritage Museum, housed in the medieval Poor Priests Hospital.

It’s also open later than some other pubs in the area, making it a great place to catch up with friends after a busy day. Get your essentials, and those must have looks, and fuel up on coffee and snacks with the regular open air street traders.Since 1936 when the iconic A-Z Atlas and Guide to London was first published, A-Z has been the trusted source for street maps and atlases, as well as Visitors' Guides, Road Atlases and the Adventure Map series for walkers. We will definitely stay here again as this hotel is perfectly located in the centre of the lovely,historic town. Such a perfect location to explore the city and enjoy the tranquility of being within the cathedral close. Westgate Gardens is an excellent place for a peaceful afternoon outing in Canterbury with beautiful views of the River Stour. You can go up a wee crooked winding wooden staircase to the first floor (2nd floor for American Tourists).