tunnel
Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
21 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Canterbury is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sturry, 24km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Canterbury is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 55,087, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Canterbury sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Canterbury to your route.
Canterbury ( KAN-tər-bər-ee or -berr-ee) is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. Lying on the River Stour not far from its mouth on the Strait of Dover, the city has a mild oceanic climate.
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destination, with the city's economy heavily reliant upon tourism, alongside higher education and retail. As of 2011, the city's population was over 55,000, including a substantial number of students and one of the highest student-to-permanent-resident ratios in Britain.
The site of the city has been occupied since Paleolithic times and served as the capital of the Celtic Cantiaci and Jute Kingdom of Kent. Many historical structures fill the area, including a city wall founded in Roman times and rebuilt in the 14th century, the Westgate Towers museum, the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey, the Norman Canterbury Castle, and the oldest extant school in the world, the King's School. Modern additions include the Marlowe Theatre and Kent County Cricket Club's St Lawrence Ground. Canterbury Cathedral is known for its architecture, its music, and for being the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury; it receives a million visitors per year.
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Canterbury is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2790 latitude, 1.0799 longitude.
Canterbury has a population of approximately 55,087 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
24 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
24 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
44 km · about 50 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
48 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
51 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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