10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Canterbury That You Shouldn't Miss

September 13, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Canterbury (/ˈkæntərbri/ ( listen), /-bəri/, or /-bɛri/) is a historic English cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which lies at the heart of the City of Canterbury, a local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour.
Restaurants in Canterbury

1. Escape Kent

Unit 1 Simmonds Road, Canterbury CT1 3RA England +44 1227 507450 [email protected] https://www.escapekent.com/
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Escape Kent

Escape Kent is an exhilarating live escape game situated in the heart of Canterbury. Locked in a room with the rest of your team you have an hour to decipher the challenges and puzzles to make your escape. We have a variety of fully immersive and challenging games designed to test your skill and logic ability, can you work as a team and find your way to victory?

Reviewed By N1038HRjayneb

We've just spent an amazing evening in the company of the 'Butcher' - we completed the experience with just 41 seconds to spare and without giving anything away I'm so glad we made it!!! Our host Jay was great to have around very informative as this was our first time - but trust me this will not be our last great fun and a great birthday present for our son, looking forward to many more chances to 'Escape Kent', thanks guys....

2. Escape In The Towers

1 Pound Lane (Entrance is via The Pound Bar & Kitchen), Canterbury CT1 2BZ England +44 1227 458629 [email protected] http://www.onepoundlane.co.uk/escape
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Escape In The Towers

Escape In The Towers is set within England’s largest surviving Medieval gateway built in 1380 and Canterbury’s atmospheric former city gaol built in 1830, providing a one of a kind setting for your escape adventure! We have 3 rooms to enjoy which include The Crime & Punishment Lab, The Comms Room and Magna Carta Murder. Enjoy free entry to the adjoining Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint with your ticket and a 10% discount on food & drink in The Pound Bar & Kitchen on the ground floor!

Reviewed By LorraineM87 - Gillingham, United Kingdom

Booked a group of 5 for this experience, this is a one room event so will not take anymore than 5 people. It’s a 60 minute experience & the time goes really swiftly, atmospheric & great fun, plenty of different clues along the way to keep the brain matter working. Will be back to do the other experiences, good value for money.

3. Houdini's Magic Bar

6 St. Peters Street, Canterbury CT1 2AT England +44 1227 452233 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/houdinismagicbarcanterbury/
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Houdini's Magic Bar

Houdini’s Magic Bar a place out of the ordinary! A little bit quirky and a lot Magical! Every evening you are invited to join us, settle in and experience Miracles of Magic whilst enjoying great drinks and great company. See shows, close up and exclusive performances by our Resident Magician’s, many of whom are members of the prestigious Black Card Club and Magic Circle. Houdini’s Magic Bar first opened in the Dickensian town of Broadstairs in 2016. It is a warm and welcoming place to come and enjoy fine refreshments and is home to some of Kent’s finest Magicians. We are proud to have won Newcomer of the Year 2017 in the Kent Life Food and Drink Awards. Houdini’s now has a second bar in Canterbury, both Magic Bars celebrate all that is Magic and the interiors lend themselves to a whole manner of Magic curiosities. All of customers are welcomed to while away the hours with us in a bar like no other! Come in for a catch up, a great drink and enjoy live Magic.

Reviewed By 637zaras

Keiran and Caitlin were so great ! We were the first ones in the bar and they sat at ur table and did their own magic show for us ! They even recommended some great cocktails - such a good time will definitely be back!✨

4. Walrus & Oyster Emporium

47A Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HW England https://www.facebook.com/Walrusandoyster/
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Walrus & Oyster Emporium

Reviewed By johndW5341EB

Fantastic and unique little shop full of amazing and unique gifts and treasure from local artists, . Would definitely recommend a vist. Staff also really friendly.

5. Canterbury Cathedral

11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH England +44 1227 762862 [email protected] http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/
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Canterbury Cathedral

The first Church of England, this historic gothic-style cathedral dates back to 597, which served as a rich and powerful monastery of Benedictine monks in the 12th century.

Reviewed By ianhB1787OH - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Visited to explore the grounds and the interior, booked one of the local guides to take us on tour and this added such a nice insight into the history and fabric of the magnificent building. 100% enjoyable and well worth the charge, its a must for anyone visiting this part of the UK.

6. St. Martin's Church

St. Martins Court North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1QS England +44 1227 768072 [email protected] http://www.martinpaul.org
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St. Martin's Church

Reviewed By Yvonne074 - Arundel, United Kingdom

If you are exploring the Canterbury World Heritage Site, this is a must. Queen Bertha of Kent was a Frankish Princess. Her pagan husband gave her permission to follow her religion in an abandoned Roman church, which is integrated in the structure of this fascinating building. You can follow her daily walk out through the City Walls. Her husband was soon converted with the arrival of Augustine in Kent.

7. St. Augustine's Abbey

St. Augustines Abbey Longport Winter opening hours- only open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm, Canterbury CT1 1PF England +44 1227 767345 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-abbey/
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St. Augustine's Abbey

Reviewed By L8885QLandyp - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom

Having visited Canterbury Cathedral the previous day, our visit to St Augustine's didn't disappoint and improved our understanding of the historical events which took place in Canterbury. The site was much larger than expected, with a museum and plenty of information boards as we walked round the ruins. We were able to download an audio guide via a QR Code reader on our smartphone, which provided further information.

8. The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

18 High Street, Canterbury CT1 2RA England +44 1227 862162 [email protected] http://thebeaney.co.uk
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is an Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury. This award winning facility provides state-of-the-art exhibition galleries, excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages. The building takes its name from its benefactor, Dr James George Beaney, a Canterbury-born man of modest background who studied medicine before emigrating to Australia, where he found his success. Upon his death in 1891, Dr Beaney left money in his will to the city of Canterbury to build an ‘Institute for Working Men’ with amenities for men from poor backgrounds such as his own. His patronage was fundamental in building the Beaney Institute: a new home for the Canterbury Royal Museum and Free Library, now known as The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. A cultural hub in East Kent, praised for its welcoming atmosphere, providing a range of services under one roof, uniting art, heritage, books, ideas, information and collections. Whether you are a frequent Library user, a teacher on a Schools Workshop, a parent enjoying the perfect cup of coffee in our Cafe or an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Ancient worlds; The Beaney is a building for everyone.

Reviewed By Caninecaper - London, United Kingdom

We popped in on a day visit to Canterbury. Fascinating place with lots of articles related to local people which ranged from art, victorian taxidermy to peoples personal collections of artifacts. All fascinating. It is great to see a local museum with free entry.

9. Eastbridge Hospital

25 High Street, Canterbury CT1 2AZ England +44 7792 592459 [email protected] http://www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 227 reviews

Eastbridge Hospital

Reviewed By cvselman - Norwich, United Kingdom

I visited Canterbury with my wife and as we walked through the middle of town we came across the Eastbridge Hospital. We noticed first that the building was over the bridge! I know that's in the title but we noticed that before we saw an entrance. It's not a hospital as we currently use the word but this was a place that pilgrims and those in need of a bed could stay. There's a wealth of information that's easy to read on panels around the building. don't miss seeing how the river now runs beneath the building and the view under the building. This building still has residents so it's one of the oldest (if not the oldest) hospitals that has been in continuous use since being built. You'll have to visit to get more details.

10. Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens

Stour Street, Canterbury CT1 2BD England +44 1227 471688 [email protected] http://www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk/canterbury/greyfriars-introduction.htm
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens

Reviewed By Enka29

Tucked away from the high street, so worth a short five minute walk to discover this little piece os tranquility.

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