Canterbury, Historical district in Kent, England.
Canterbury encompasses both urban areas and rural landscapes, extending from its medieval center to the coastal towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay.
The district gained its current administrative boundaries in 1974, consolidating the ancient city of Canterbury with surrounding regions into a unified governmental area.
The district maintains multiple performance venues, museums, and educational institutions, including two universities that contribute to its status as an academic center.
Regular train services connect Canterbury to London in under an hour, while local buses link the district's towns and villages throughout the day.
The district contains three railway stations, serving different lines and routes, making it one of the most connected areas in Kent.
Location: Kent
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Canterbury
Website: http://canterbury.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.28000,1.08000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
Canterbury Cathedral
210 m
Watling Street
467 m
St Martin's Church
979 m
St Augustine's Abbey
608 m
London Clay
13.2 km
Wye College
14.5 km
Howletts Wild Animal Park
5.1 km
Chilham Castle
9.4 km
Broome Park
11.1 km
Lydden Hill Race Circuit
14.1 km
Godmersham Park
11.3 km
St Mary's Church, Reculver
13.9 km
Canterbury Castle
608 m
Old Palace, Canterbury
132 m
St Lawrence Lime
1.6 km
Bourne Park House
5.8 km
Marlowe Theatre
152 m
Westgate
299 m
Canterbury city walls
640 m
Durovernum Cantiacorum
206 m
Wingham Wildlife Park
10.3 km
Goodnestone Park
11 km
St. Dunstan's, Canterbury
695 m
The Beany
62 m
Clock Tower, Herne Bay
10.8 km
St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Canterbury
286 m
Chair of St Augustine
215 m
Museum of Canterbury
234 mReviews
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