Visiting Canterbury
Our design studio is based in Canterbury, a beautiful historic Cathedral City just an hour from London by high speed train. We have put together this guide to visiting Canterbury for our clients who are travelling from London and further afield.
Canterbury is a wonderful place to visit, with so many historic sites, restaurants and cobbled streets to explore. These are a few of our favourite spots, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Give us a ring if you have any other questions about your trip to Canterbury. We love our city and we are always discovering new places that we’d be happy to share with you.
Where to Stay
The Pig at Bridge Place
The famous “restaurant with rooms” recently added to their litter in the South East! With stunning rock’n’roll inspired interiors by interior designer Judy Hutson, a seasonal 25 mile menu, the most beautiful kitchen garden and breath taking views of the peaceful Kentish countryside. The Pig at Bridge Place is the perfect place to get away and unwind.
Bourne Park Road, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5BH
The Falstaff
The Falstaff Hotel is a traditional 15th century coaching inn, steeped in history and full of glamorous charm. They have a lovely relaxed cocktail bar, serving drinks based on 1980’s classic films, which opens out to a terrace in the summer months.
St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AF
The Hugo
“The Hugo exists to provide luxury accommodation in the beautiful, historic city of Canterbury, while supporting the dozens of exceptional local shops, cafés, restaurants and bars that make it such a unique place to visit. Break free from stuffy hotels and let The Hugo guide you to Canterbury gems that fulfil your every need!”
The Hugo, 19. St Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ
Where to Eat
The Goods Shed Restaurant
The Goods Shed is a converted Victorian railway shed, which is now home to a daily farmers market, bar and restaurant. The restaurant makes use of organic and locally sourced produce from the market and nose to tail butchers. A unique location and wonderful seasonal menu, they also do a great cooked breakfast.
Station Road West, St Dunstans, Canterbury, CT2 8AN
The Fordwich Arms
The Fordwich Arms is a Michelin star restaurant just a short drive from Canterbury and absolutely worth a visit. The restaurant has a beautiful 1930’s bar, oak panelling and open fireplaces. If you are visiting in the summer, we recommend sitting on the riverside terrace. Pets are also welcome!
King Street, Fordwich, Canterbury, CT2 0DB
The Pig
As previously mentioned, The Pig at Bridge Place is worth a visit just for the food. They are committed to serving a 25-mile menu, supporting local suppliers and celebrating Kent’s wonderful fresh produce. Many ingredients are sourced from their own kitchen garden and if you are visiting in the summer, we recommend the delicious flatbreads from the wood oven for lunch!
Bourne Park Road, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5BH
Possilipo
Possilipo is a cosy Italian restaurant just around the corner from our studio. They use locally sourced fresh ingredients to make authentic Italian dishes and gourmet pizzas which are cooked in their handmade Neopolitan pizza oven.
16 The Borough, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DR
The Dove
The Dove at Dargate, is a stunning Gastropub set in the heart of the Kent countryside. Refurbished and reopened in August 2018 under new ownership, The Dove offers a menu of fresh seasonal and local produce that is presented to the highest of standards, in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Plum Pudding Lane, Dargate, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9HB
Where to Visit
Canterbury Cathedral
The cathedral has been welcoming visitors since the Middle Ages, thousands of medieval pilgrims went to visit the resting place of Saint Thomas Becket after his murder in 1170. It was this pilgrimage that inspired Geoffrey Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’, telling stories of a group of colourful characters who made their way from London to Canterbury to visit the shrine. Today, visitors come to admire the Romanesque and Gothic architecture and medieval stained glass windows. If you’re interested in learning a bit more about Canterbury’s history we’d recommend joining a guided walking tour.
Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH
Marlowe Theatre
The Marlowe Theatre was rebuilt in 2011 and has become one of the country’s leading regional theatres. It is host to variety of performances, ranging from Shakespearean plays, comedy shows, independent plays and dance productions. Make sure you go up to the top floor for one of the best views of Canterbury.
The Marlowe, The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is an Art Gallery and Library in the heart of Canterbury. They have a permanent collection, including a ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ filled with interesting objects from the late 18th century onwards, paintings and objects highlighting notable People and Places in the Canterbury area and a unique collection of collections brought back from travels across the world by some of Kent’s great explorers, to name just a few.
18 High St, Canterbury, CT1 2BD
Lilford Gallery
Established in 2000, the Lilford Gallery is now one of the leading galleries in the South East. They exhibit work by established artists as well as finding new and exciting talent. A must visit for art lovers.
3 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DY