Holidays
In Canterbury: What To Do When You Visit Canterbury by
Frederick Hoymer
 Canterbury
vacations offer you the perfect blend of a city holiday with the chance
to enjoy the coast and countryside as well. So you know that throughout
your stay in this beautiful and ancient city there are going to be things
for everyone to do which will keep them entertained.
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Even for the youngest people
in your vacation group you will find that they will have plenty to keep
them amused. Along with some very beautiful but shingly beaches for
them to play on there are plenty of good walking paths as well as
beautiful beach side promenades for them to enjoy.
Just
a long the coast from Canterbury is the small town of Herne Bay and
here you will find a variety of different activities to keep the
children in your group amused. On the seafront there is a play area
containing trampolines and a mini golf course. Plus also, Herne Bay has
a cinema and leisure centre as well so even if the weather takes a turn
for the worse there is still plenty for one to do.
Another great
place to visit during your time in Canterbury is Badger's Hill Farm and
Cidery. Here you can not only get a chance to sample and buy some of
the cider that the farm produces but there are other refreshments that
one can enjoy in the farm shop. Also, it sells a large selection of
homemade foods including pickles and preserves and local hand crafted
gifts.
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For the kids
there is also a chance for them to spend some time feeding the animals.
But here you will not only find sheep, pigs and cows but also wallabies,
rheas and Patagonian Caveys as well.
A
great way to see the city of Canterbury is by going on an historic river
tour. This last for around 30 to 40 minutes and allow you to visit the
small 13th Century Franciscan chapel on an island at the end of the city
known as Greyfriars.
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Then after spending time
exploring the island you get back on the boat to head down towards the Cathedral
itself. During the journey, you will pass by Eastbridge Hospital that
was built in the 12th Century and under King's Bridge, which was built
in 1134.
As
you journey on down towards Canterbury Cathedral on either side you
will see buildings dating back to the medieval period of this city's
history. There is the Old Weavers House, The Kings Mill and an iron
forge dating back to the times of Cromwell.
Once
you have passed the Cathedral and the river offers you, some
spectacular views of this imposing building you reach the final stop in
the tour.
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You
pass through the priories that were built by the Blackfriars (Dominican
Monks) back in the 14th Century and end up at a site known as Abbots
Mill. You then make your way back down river again to the point from
which the tour began.
Certainly,
Canterbury vacations will offer all members of your family something to
do that they will enjoy and which will entertain them. However, you may find
that you need to return to this city several more times to ensure that
you have seen and done everything that you want.
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