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Eat & Shop Local in Canterbury
Every good British seaside town has them: the creamery with the queue, the chippy the locals defend, the bakery that sells out by noon. This is our guide to the ones worth walking to in Canterbury. Start with Hotel Chocolat, Fudge Kitchen and The Drapers Arms.
Bakeries
Delis & Local Produce
Farm Shops
Fish & Chips
Ice Cream & Creameries
Pubs & Inns
Sweet Shops & Fudge
Tea Rooms
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How this list works
These are independent local places — the sort a holiday is remembered by — with categories from ice cream to farm shops. Distances are measured from Canterbury, and where a place has opening information or a website, it's on its page. Own one of these businesses? Every listing has a free claim option so you can keep your details up to date.
Make a day of it with our things to do in Canterbury guide, or find a base nearby with places to stay in Canterbury.
Frequently asked questions
Are these places checked?
Listings come from open map data maintained by locals, and owners can claim and update their own entries free. Opening hours change seasonally at the seaside — a quick check before a special trip is always wise.
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