Places worth the detour in Canterbury
23 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Canterbury, United Kingdom, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (10). Best known: Canterbury Cathedral. 21 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 23, ranked 23
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Canterbury Cathedral
Sacred sites · 6th century · Renowned
Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England, founded in 597
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2.St Augustine's Abbey
Ruins & the uncanny · 6th century · Notable
Monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
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3.Canterbury Castle
Built landmarks · 12th century · Hidden gem
Grade I listed castle in Canterbury, United Kingdom
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4.Old Synagogue
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Former synagogue in Canterbury, Kent, England
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5.Durovernum Cantiacorum
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Roman city at present-day Canterbury, United Kingdom
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6.Goodnestone Park
Ruins & the uncanny · 18th century · Hidden gem
Country house and garden in Goodnestone, Dover district, Kent, England, UK
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10.St Martin's Mill
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Tower mill in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
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11.Clock Tower
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Grade II listed landmark in Herne Bay, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
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12.The Seaside Museum Herne Bay
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Local history museum in Herne Bay, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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17.Davison's Mill, Stelling Minnis
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Grade I listed windmill in Shepway, United Kingdom
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18.Herne Windmill
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Grade I listed windmill in Herne and Broomfield, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
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21.Mount Ephraim Gardens
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Historic house and gardens, near Faversham, in Hernhill, Swale, Kent, England, UK
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23.Bekesbourne Aerodrome
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Defunct airfield near Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom
