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Indoor Things to Do in Canterbury
Every good Canterbury holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Theme Parks
23.4 mi from Canterbury
Adventure Island
Adventure Island is a free entry theme park on Southend seafront, packed with over 40 rides and attractions, a six storey Soft Play, prize arcades, cafes, restaurants and sideshows...
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26.9 mi from Canterbury
Diggerland Kent
Diggerland Kent is located in Medway Valley Leisure Park, where guests of all ages can ride, drive and operate real diggers in a safe and family friendly setting. Alongside the dig...
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Zoos & Wildlife
6.5 mi from Canterbury
Wingham Wildlife Park
Wingham Wildlife Park is a large family-owned wildlife park near Staple, Dover, in Kent, home to the greatest number of animal species of any Kent zoo, including tigers, Asiatic li...
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Where to stay near Canterbury
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Canterbury guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Canterbury?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Kent Museum of Freemasonry and Grand Jury Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Canterbury.