{"id":14242,"date":"2019-08-05T08:17:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T08:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-matters\/?p=3292"},"modified":"2023-03-30T09:16:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T08:16:44","slug":"what-to-do-if-youre-staying-in-canterbury-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/2019\/08\/what-to-do-if-youre-staying-in-canterbury-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You\u2019re Staying in Canterbury This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re staying local this summer and are out of ideas on what to do, take a look at this guide on some of the best things to do in and around Canterbury. <\/p>\n

1. Get the show on the road!<\/h2>\n

Watch one of the many spectacular theatre shows or musicals on offer this summer at the Marlowe<\/a> Theatre including Fame<\/a>, The Girl on The Train<\/a> and Motown The Musical<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong>\u00a0Throughout the summer
\nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS<\/a>
\nCost:<\/strong> From \u00a311.50 per person<\/p>\n

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2. Explore the Kentish Coastline<\/h2>\n

Explore the fantastic blue flag<\/a> awarded beaches outside the city! Travel just 30-minutes by road, rail or bus and you\u2019ll meet the glorious Margate Main Sands. Travel further around the coast and you\u2019ll continue to discover beautiful beaches such as Botany Bay and Viking Bay.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong>\u00a0Preferably when the sun\u2019s out
\nWhere:<\/strong> Margate Main Sands, Botany Bay, Viking Bay
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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3. Catch a film on campus<\/h2>\n

Based on the Canterbury campus<\/a>, the Gulbenkian<\/a> is showing all the latest film releases including Toy Story 4<\/a>, Spider-Man: Far From Home<\/a> and The Lion King<\/a> as well as a variety of independent films.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/strong>All summer long
\nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0Gulbenkian,\u00a0University of Kent<\/a>,\u00a0Canterbury Campus.
\nCost:<\/strong> From \u00a32.50 per person<\/p>\n

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4. Escape to ancient woodlands\u2026<\/h2>\n

Explore the five different trails in Blean Woods \u2013 the longest of which takes you on an eight-mile stroll through mature oaks, discovering woodpeckers and nightingales along the way.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong>\u00a0Anytime
\nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0Blean Woods<\/a>
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free \u2013 donations to RSPB<\/a> are welcome<\/p>\n

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5. View Canterbury from the river<\/h2>\n

Sit back and relax while you glide along the river Stour and take in the wonders of Canterbury via boat. Trips last around 40 minutes \u2013 we can\u2019t think of a better way to spend a sunny afternoon!<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> March \u2013 October, 10:00 \u2013 17:00
\nWhere:<\/strong> On the bridge between ASK<\/a> and the Old Weavers House<\/a>
\nCost:<\/strong> From \u00a38.50<\/p>\n

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6. Get your adrenaline pumping<\/h2>\n

Can you escape the Towers? Three unique escape rooms set within the Westgate Towers, Canterbury\u2019s former city gaol built in the 1830s and England\u2019s largest surviving medieval gateway.<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Mon-Fri, 12:30 \u2013 16:30 and Sat-Sun, 10:30 \u2013 20:30
\nWhere: <\/strong>Escape the Towers<\/a>, One Pound Lane<\/a>
\nCost: <\/strong>From \u00a319<\/p>\n

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7. Shop ’til you drop<\/h2>\n

Get that summer holiday or maybe even winter wardrobe ready with the best high street names at Canterbury\u2019s Whitefriars<\/a>. Why not check out the Ancient Roman bath ruins on the lower ground floor of Waterstone\u2019s<\/a> in Canterbury city centre!<\/p>\n

For more independent and specialist shops and boutiques, explore the areas outside the city centre.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong>\u00a0Any time
\nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0Whitefriars, King\u2019s Mile, Westgate, St Dunstan\u2019s \u2013 see the full offerings<\/a>
\nCost:<\/strong> Varies<\/p>\n

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7. The Crab and Winkle Way<\/h2>\n

Enjoy seven miles<\/a> of almost traffic-free cycling from Canterbury West station to Whitstable and take in the glorious countryside along the way.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Any time
\nWhere:<\/strong> Start from Canterbury West station and you could be in Whitstable in just 35-minutes.
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

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Let us know your favourite things to do in and around Canterbury in the summer in the comments below<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience more of what Canterbury has to offer by studying on one of our undergraduate<\/a> or postgraduate<\/a> programmes here at KBS<\/a> Canterbury<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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