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Holidays in Canterbury
From first-visit essentials to local favourites, this is our honest guide to holidays in Canterbury: where to stay, what it costs and what not to miss. A World Heritage cathedral and medieval lanes. Set in Kent, it makes a brilliant base whether you're here for a week or a quick escape.
Holiday ideas in Canterbury
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- Places to Stay Near a Bus Stop
- Places to Stay Near a Farm Shop
- Places to Stay Near a Pub
- Places to Stay Near a Train Station
- Places to Stay Near an Ice Cream Parlour
- Places to Stay Near Cafés & Tea Rooms
- Places to Stay With a Bar
- Places to Stay With a Chip Shop Nearby
- Places to Stay With a Pool
- Places to Stay With a Restaurant
- Places to Stay With EV Charging
- Places to Stay With Evening Entertainment
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Sunny House by the Sea
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Dymchurch (Poor water quality)
Dungeness, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£443 per break
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Romney Sands Holiday Park
✓ On the beach with an indoor pool and fishing lake
🏖️ 1.3 miles from Littlestone (Poor water quality)
Canterbury
North Stable at Crabtree Farm
Ashford, Southern England
Sleeps 5
£1,102 per break
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Folkestone Central
🏖️ 1.05 miles from Folkestone (Sufficient water quality)
Folkestone, Southern England
Sleeps 6
£517 per break
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Coombe Wood Coach House
🏖️ 2.31 miles from Folkestone (Sufficient water quality)
Folkestone, Southern England
Sleeps 9
£1,992 per break
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Where to stay in Canterbury
The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.
When to go
Book early for August — the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest time to visit Canterbury?
Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Is Canterbury good for families?
Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
How do I book a stay in Canterbury?
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Maidstone Audio Tour: Courts, Cultures
Maidstone Museum And Art Gallery, Maidstone · 24.1 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Canterbury Chronicles: From Cathedral Stones to Cultural Thr...
Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury · 0.1 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Canterbury Audio Tour: From Cathedral Stones to Cultural Thr...
Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury · 0.1 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
The Slide Guitar Festival
Voco The Clifton Folkestone, Folkestone · 14.6 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 20:00
Rewind Drum & Bass
MOONRAKER 272 274 STATION ROAD WESTCLIFF ON SEA, WESTCLIFF ON SEA · 24.5 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 20:00
Gillingham Christmas Country Night
The Factory Bar And Grill, Gillingham · 23.5 mi
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Fri 11 Dec · 21:00
Annex presents Christmas at Sunrooms's
Sunrooms, Southend-on-Sea · 23.6 mi
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Fri 11 Dec · 20:00
TOO DAMN CHEEKY - Joe Cox
Sunrooms2, Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea · 23.6 mi
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- Places to Stay Near Cafés & Tea Rooms in Canterbury
- Places to Stay With a Bar in Canterbury
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- Places to Stay With a Pool in Canterbury
- Places to Stay With a Restaurant in Canterbury
- Places to Stay With EV Charging in Canterbury
- Places to Stay With Evening Entertainment in Canterbury
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