[2025 Canterbury Attraction] Travel Guide for Westgate Gardens Riverside (Updated Jul)

📅 Itinerary - Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint : walk 5 min from train station - Westgate Gardens : walk 2 min - River Great Stour : walk 7 min - The Three Tuns : walk 2 min - High Street : walk 4 min - The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge : walk 1 min - Christ Church Gate : walk 3 min - Canterbury Cathedral : walk 1 min - The King's Mile : walk 5 min 🥣 Food Recommendations - Ask Italian : i ordered pasta with prawn — not bad but quite bland 😭 - Garage Coffee : if you guys are looking for a place to be chilling, i recommend you to visit here ⭐️⭐️⭐️ matcha and cake are also soooo good 🍵🍪

#myfavoriteroute 📍London → Canterbury West (via National Rail) 🗓️ Visited in Spring – blossom-lined streets, mild weather, and fewer crowds One of my favourite train journeys is the quick and scenic ride from London St Pancras to Canterbury West — just under an hour, but it feels like a world away. Arriving in Canterbury, it’s all cobbled streets, timber-framed houses, and the spires of the Canterbury Cathedral peeking through the skyline. My usual route starts with a stroll through Westgate Gardens — especially beautiful in spring — before following the river towards the city centre. I always stop at a local bakery or café (try a warm scone at The Moat Tea Rooms!) before heading into the Cathedral, where soaring ceilings and stained glass windows never fail to impress. The cloisters are a peaceful favourite too. There’s time to browse the independent bookshops, admire the old city gates, and maybe take a short punting tour if the sun’s out. The best part? Being able to leave the city and return to London by sunset, all in a day. ⸻ My Route Tips: 🚆 Use your Railcard for 1/3 off off-peak fares ☕ Grab coffee at the station before boarding — the ride is under an hour 🥾 Wear comfy shoes — Canterbury is best explored on foot 📖 Plan a mix of history, shopping, and cake stops! #tripmoments #canterbury

This is a photo taken from Canterbury Westgate tower.

📅 Itinerary Day1：arrive, check into your hotel and relac Day2: visit Canterbury Cathedral, west gate gardens and tower museum. Take beautiful photos and enjoy great local food. Also add punting to the list Day3: breakfast and head back to your home#canterburyuk #kent 🏨 Accommodation 🍴 Food Recommendations 📌 Tips

Just sitting by the river: free Crooked house which is converted like a book store Just a walk by the cathedral The trip to Canterbury felt like walking through a storybook! From the breathtaking Canterbury Cathedral to the cobbled streets and riverside strolls, every corner was soaked in history, charm, and beauty. We cruised down the Stour River, explored medieval architecture, and treated ourselves to the cutest little cafés and local shops. I was enchanted by the peaceful atmosphere—quiet yet rich with stories. Big thanks to everyone who helped guide us; your tips turned this journey into something truly special! Canterbury is perfect for those who love a mix of history, culture, and calm. Highly recommended! #CanterburyChronicles #WanderBackInTime #HistoricHearts #CathedralGoals #CobbledCharm #TravelWithAmmi #YamziExplores #RiverStourMagic

📅 Itinerary - May 2025 Day1：Canterbury cathedral, Westgate river front, the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Dane John Memorial, walk on the city wall Day2: St. Augustine’s Abbey, the King’s school (outside), shops in the town centre, leave Canterbury before noontime 🏨 Accommodation: Hampton By Hilton 🍴 Food Recommendations: Cafe des Amis: friendly staff, vibrant atmosphere, good food 📌 Tips Canterbury Cathedral: Give plenty of time to visit the Cathedral. We spent more than three hours, on the note that we like taking photos. It’s quite big and encompasses quite a few sections both indoor and outdoor. Take a map might be helpful. If you like to take photos with less crowd in the cathedral, stay there after 4pm, when it’s the last entry, and much less visitors are around. Cafe des Amis: It’s better make a reservation to avoid any disappointment. We booked for dinner about noon time on the same day, and there was only availability after 8 pm. Queningate access to Canterbury Cathedral: Queninggate is part of the city wall, where a nice overview of the cathedral can be found. We wanted to go in with our yearly cathedral ticket, but the staff at the gate lodge insisted that we have to show the hard copy of our tickets to let us in. We had to give up as we only have digital ones. From where the Dane John memorial is, a nice skyline of the city can be seen, including the spires of the Cathedral. It’s also a nice walk along the city wall there. Parking: If you travel to Canterbury by car, stay overnight or longer, while your hotel doesn’t have free parking, the Canterbury East station car park is better value. It’s less than 10 minutes walk to town but only cost you a fractional of a daily parking charge if you park in town centre. The hourly rate in town centre is £3.70, while the daily rate at Canterbury East station is between £3.90-£6.50 depending on the day and time.

Westgate Gardens is a beautiful riverside garden located in Canterbury, England. It's perfect for a leisurely walk, taking photos, or simply relaxing amidst nature. The garden is adorned with colorful flowers blooming along the pathways, especially during springtime. The atmosphere is peaceful, shady, and incredibly romantic. As you walk further, you'll encounter ancient gates and stunning river views. If you love nature and the simple charm of England, now that summer is approaching, this is a must-visit spot. 🌸🌻💐🌼

Kent is lovely and Maidstone is good place to base yourself. Don’t just look at the well known tourist traps, adventure a bit further afield. Traffic out of Kent on a Sunday evening can be a bit tiresome!

#September Travel Support Event I went to Canterbury for a trip near London. It was like a fairy tale. Flowers blooming everywhere and blue sky. No matter where I took a picture, it turned out to be a great shot, and I still remember the coffee I drank while looking at this scenery.