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ON FOOT
Guided tours operated by the leave daily from the To find it, follow the black and gold signposts. Groups please telephone: 01227 459779.
BY BICYCLE
Canterbury has a network of safe cycle routes, all of which connect with the city centre. For the more adventurous, there are signposted long-distance cycle routes along country lanes - one towards Dover and one towards Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel. You can also ride to Whitstable following some of the route of the famous 'Crab & Winkle Line'. For cycling information contact Spokes on 01227 738296 or see .
BY CAR
There are several car parks in the centre of Canterbury (consult the pages. Short-stay car parks allow a maximum of 5 hours’ parking. For more than 5 hours, use one of the long-stay car parks. For up to date traffic reports:
WHY NOT ‘PARK & RIDE’?
Canterbury’s ‘Park & Ride’ service is the easiest way for visitors with cars to travel to the city centre. And at only £1.50 for all-day parking and a return bus journey for a driver and up to 6 other occupants, it’s probably the cheapest, too. The service provides parking (for cars only) and a fast, comfortable bus journey to Rose Lane. There are also several other request stop. The service operates on Mondays to Saturdays, with buses at 7-8 minute intervals, from 0700 to 1900, after which time a standard service bus may be used to either site.
From Thanet & Herne Bay use Sturry Road Park and Ride (to the east of the city on the A28)
From Dover, M2/A2 and London use New Dover Road Park and Ride (to the south of the city just off the A2)
From Ashford use Wincheap Park & Ride (to the west of the city at the junction of the A28 and A2)
See the pages for maps.
BY BUS
The district is well served by Stagecoach East Kent Buses from Canterbury Bus Station. For timetable enquiries, tel: 08702 433711. Buses 604 and 605 travel at regular intervals between Canterbury Bus Station and Whitstable town centre. For Herne Bay, take either the 606 or 607. Standard single fare is around £1.80.
BY TRAIN
Connex South Eastern operate direct rail services from both London Victoria and Charing Cross to Canterbury West and Canterbury East respectively. For national rail enquiries, tel: 0345 484950, or better see the . If you are travelling on Eurostar, then a frequent train service runs between Ashford International and Canterbury West.
BY COACH
National Express coaches run to Canterbury from London Victoria Coach Station. For all enquiries, tel: 08705 808080.
Canterbury - A Breath of Fresh Air
Despite its diminutive size, there are plenty of green spaces in and around Canterbury for a casual stroll, an escape from the bustle of the shopping streets or a family picnic whilst watching the world go by. Canterbury is also proud of its floral displays - the riverside Westgate Gardens have some of the best, which have earned the city much praise from residents and visitors alike.
The Dane John Gardens offer summertime concerts and an amazing children’s maze. The Riverside Walk, from Kingsmead Coach Park as far as the West Gate is a pretty way to reach the city centre. Relax in a comfortable seat for a summertime guided punt tour of the River Stour.
Soar above the city in a hot-air balloon - bookings can be made at the Canterbury Information Centre, or see Canterbury the way our aristocratic ancestors did - in a horse-drawn carriage. If the thought of all this exercise makes you feel hungry, there are many delightful pubs, cafes, restaurants and inns nearby.
By Alex Streeter
