Canterbury Visitor Guide 2020- DIGITAL

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CANTERBURY
THE CITY
Shopping with a difference!
Canterbury city centre has everything a keen shopper might need,
from high end designers and big brands to bespoke handmade and
locally produced items. Spend time in the city mixing shopping with
brunch in a quirky café, dinner in a Michelin recommended restaurant
or a cheeky cocktail in an old Gaol cell.
Canterbury’s Independent
quarters are steeped in history
- The King’s Mile and Cathedral
Quarter are just a step away
from the busy high street. You
will find independent shops
and traditional traders offering
handcrafted jewellery, arts, crafts,
games and gifts. Walk along the
cobbled medieval streets and you
will find a huge array of traditional
and contemporary shops.
If you are looking for big brands,
then Whitefriars Shopping Centre
is the place to go. Flagship store,
Fenwicks is a beacon for designer
names and is surrounded by all of
the brands you could want.
But, even in Whitefriars, you
can’t escape the city’s fascinating
history. The centre was built
on top of Roman, Saxon and
medieval remains which are
mapped out on the paving.
After your shopping spree,
refuel in one of Canterbury’s many
award-winning gastro pubs,
including The Draper’s Arms
and the Foundry Brew Pub or try
contemporary style cafes such as
The Real Eating Company.
For something different, eat at
the picture-perfect Old Weaver’s
House on the river or head to Tiny
Tim’s Tearoom (St. Margaret’s
Street) where a ‘ghost room’
awaits with tempting afternoon
teas and home-made scones.
If you want to try delicious Kentish delicacies
and artisan produce, then try and time your
trip to coincide with the Canterbury Food and
Drink Festival in September. This family friendly
event will hold food and drink workshops and
foraging exhibitions alongside stalls weaving
through the impressive Dane John Gardens.
And if you are looking for somewhere a little
special why not try one of the Michelin Guides
recommended eateries right here in the city
centre. The Ambrette (Beer Cart Lane) is
famous for its seasonal Indian cuisine and
exotic ingredients, restaurant Abode (High
Street) offers modern European cuisine and you
can enjoy cocktail masterclasses while you dine
or head to The Corner House (Dover Street)
for a full range of vegan and a la carte menus.
Add some intrigue to finish your evening
at Houdini’s Magic Bar for a fun night with
23 resident magicians and an extensive
cocktail list.
Local tip....
“Head just out of town for a village-feel pub
with a warm welcome at Tyler’s Kiln. Their
bottomless brunch on Fridays
and Saturdays have become
very popular but watch out
for the friendly ghost…
apparently a crisp loving
phantom named Gilbert!”
Fi Stoker, local resident.
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Local tip.....
“I like to visit the Micro
Roastery on St. Margaret’s
street as they do great
tasting coffee. It’s a
Canterbury-based
independent that makes
artisan, ethically-sourced and
deliciously strong blends — if you really like it,
you can also stock up and buy some for home!”
Alice Bryant, local resident.
visitcanterbury.co.uk