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History seeps out of the walls at the House of Agnes, which dates back to the 15th century, and is mentioned in Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield.
The restored main house has eight elegant bedrooms, with eight more in the equally-old stables. On warm days the beautiful walled garden – the largest in the city – is a complete joy; the honesty bar in the small lounge offers locally-produced beers, along with soft drinks and wine.
The cherry on the cake is Agnes’ location, just 200m from Canterbury West station, making it perfect for a car-free weekend.
The House of Agnes is ideally situated on St Dunstans, a street that runs down to the historic Westgate – an arched tower that marks the beginning of the High Street. In the day it tends to be quite busy with traffic, but it’s away from the main tourist sites so it does quieten down in the evening.
Canterbury West station, and the Goods Shed – the city’s daily farmers market and restaurant, is just 200m walk away. The main high street, shops and restaurants are two minutes’ walk in the other direction.
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Canterbury , Kent , United Kingdom (UK)[0.7 miles]
One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Britain, with stained glass windows dating back to the 12th century. Home of the Church of England, and the final resting place of Thomas Becket.
Best for ages: 18+ | £14
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Fascinating, well-preserved castle boasting bags of medieval history and secret wartime tunnels. Great for families.
Best for ages: 6+ | £24
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An innovative gallery space, with world-class exhibitions, idyllically situated right on the beach.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Canterbury, Kent , United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]
Discover Canterbury’s Roman history with a walk along a stretch of the ancient defensive wall, dating back to the 3rd century AD. The most complete stretch is accessible from Dane John Park, and leads round to the ruins of Canterbury Castle – around half an hour’s walk there and back.
Best for ages: 6+ | Free | 30 minutes
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]
Climb to the top of England’s largest surviving medieval gateway for spectacular views across the city’s rooftops, before delving into two thousand years of history in the museum below.
Best for ages: 6+ | £4
Canterbury, Kent , United Kingdom (UK)[0.3 miles]
The first daily farmers’ market in the country, offering fruit and veg straight from the fields, alongside locally produced meats, cheeses and bread, with an excellent on-site cafe. A must-visit for foodies.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom (UK)[0.4 miles]
Get a different perspective on Canterbury’s historic houses and quiet back streets with a trip along the River Stour; book a guide to do the punting, and sit back and enjoy the views.
Best for ages: 6+ | £10 | 1+ hours
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Kent, United Kingdom (UK)
A character-filled, historic and lively town rich in British history dating back to Roman times. The spectacular cathedral is the home of the Church of England.
