Alis girls Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 OH and I are having a quick hotel break with out the kids in August. We want to visit Canterbury. Any hints for rainy and sunny days. If its hot we want to be outside, and inside if bucketing it down. I am hoping to book a PG tips afternoon tea for us (2 for 1 _ sad I know). Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 How old are the children and what do you like ???? Canterbury lacks toy shops but good museums....and wingham wildlife park near canterbury is great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I think Alis is looking for adult things to do, the children aren't going. Sorry never been to Canterbury so I can't help. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yes sorry I read that wrong..... I have only been with the children....but always fancied a boat ride down the canals with a glass of wine or 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I like to just wander the streets - lots of ancient buildings And the Cathedral of course, but it is a bit pricey to get in. And car parking is expensive and you have to pay everywhere. I think its really offputting and short-sighted of the council, but of course as there are so many visitors they probably don't care too much The countryside around Canterbury is very nice as well so you could maybe have a night in country pub or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I used to live in Hawkinge (on the old RAF Hawkinge airfield) which isn't too far from Canterbury. There's loads of pretty pubs to visit outside of Canterbury. If you want a bit of history I can recommend a visit to the Battle of Britain museum in Hawkinge followed by a pint in the Cat and Custard Pot pub in Paddlesworth which was where the airmen from RAF Hawkinge went for a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Well OH and I are 58 and 52 respectfully and very grown up and I dont like toy shops anymore"!! Sorry couldnt resist that. Only gonna be me and him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Also not very good at reading - thanks for your suggestions - "adult things" made me snigger - ooh no I just hope weather is good fancy canal and prob cathedral. thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 When you say expensive to park what are we talking for a day? cant be any worse than NW London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I can't remember, but I do remember being annoyed They have those car parks where you have to enter the reg no etc and I'm afraid I have zero patience with all that. I did a project on how market towns can attract visitors and car parking is a major issue for many people, I'm afraid it is a bugbear with me. Added to that car parking charges are a huge issue where I live in the UK. Our district council is in another town and they have no car parking charges whatsoever......so I think I am more than usually sensitive to the whole thing And breathe. No, I'm sure it will be cheaper than London And it is definitely cheaper than Brighton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The park and ride in Canterbury is the best value, I think it's £3 per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just wanted to say thanks to you all for your suggestions - we went to Canterbury Cathedral which was lovely - and pottered round the shops - Omlet effect kicked in as I had (yes HAD to ) to go in Lakeland and spent £8 (we have one opening soon round here). Yersterday we did Leeds castle - bit disappointed in it but grounds were lovely. And got lost in maze and had to be led out by the nice man who worked there Hotel good - ate far too much and did get a swim in to counteract choccie mousse devoured the night before. (On WW and just hit below 11stone so dont want to go up again) Did park and ride (£3) thanks - very efficient and OH put up with me blathering on about " well someone on Omlet says blah blah blah" but you were spot on. Thanks everso everyone- Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
