| Canterbury vacations offer you the perfect blend of | | | | on an historic river tour. This last for around 30 to 40 |
| a city holiday with the chance to enjoy the coast and | | | | minutes and allow you to visit the small 13th Century |
| countryside as well. So you know that throughout | | | | Franciscan chapel on an island at the end of the city |
| your stay in this beautiful and ancient city there are | | | | known as Greyfriars. Then after spending time |
| going to be things for everyone to do which will | | | | exploring the island you get back on the boat to |
| keep them entertained. Even for the youngest | | | | head down towards the Cathedral itself. During the |
| people in your vacation group you will find that they | | | | journey, you will pass by Eastbridge Hospital that was |
| will have plenty to keep them amused. Along with | | | | built in the 12th Century and under King's Bridge, |
| some very beautiful but shingly beaches for them to | | | | which was built in 1134. As you journey on down |
| play on there are plenty of good walking paths as | | | | towards Canterbury Cathedral on either side you will |
| well as beautiful beach side promenades for them to | | | | see buildings dating back to the medieval period of |
| enjoy. Just a long the coast from Canterbury is the | | | | this city's history. There is the Old Weavers House, |
| small town of Herne Bay and here you will find a | | | | The Kings Mill and an iron forge dating back to the |
| variety of different activities to keep the children in | | | | times of Cromwell. Once you have passed the |
| your group amused. On the seafront there is a play | | | | Cathedral and the river offers you, some spectacular |
| area containing trampolines and a mini golf course. | | | | views of this imposing building you reach the final |
| Plus also, Herne Bay has a cinema and leisure centre | | | | stop in the tour. You pass through the priories that |
| as well so even if the weather takes a turn for the | | | | were built by the Blackfriars (Dominican Monks) back |
| worse there is still plenty for one to do. Another | | | | in the 14th Century and end up at a site known as |
| great place to visit during your time in Canterbury is | | | | Abbots Mill. You then make your way back down |
| Badger's Hill Farm and Cidery. Here you can not only | | | | river again to the point from which the tour began. |
| get a chance to sample and buy some of the cider | | | | Certainly, Canterbury vacations will offer all members |
| that the farm produces but there are other | | | | of your family something to do that they will enjoy |
| refreshments that one can enjoy in the farm shop. | | | | and which will entertain them. However, you may find |
| Also, it sells a large selection of homemade foods | | | | that you need to return to this city several more |
| including pickles and preserves and local hand crafted | | | | times to ensure that you have seen and done |
| gifts. For the kids there is also a chance for them to | | | | everything that you want. |
| spend some time feeding the animals. But here you | | | | Choose from this list if Canterbury hotels and guest |
| will not only find sheep, pigs and cows but also | | | | houses to make sure you enjoy your stay in |
| wallabies, rheas and Patagonian Caveys as well. A | | | | Canterbury. |
| great way to see the city of Canterbury is by going | | | | |