- How long is the Kent: The Garden of England Loop from Canterbury route?
- This route takes 8 days taking in 8 stops.
- Where does this route start and end?
- The route runs from Canterbury, Kent to Canterbury, Kent in Kent, England.
- When is the best time to travel this route?
- The best time to travel this route is May to September.
- How active is this route?
- Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.
- What transport do I need for this route?
- A car is the primary way to get around on this route.
- What budget do I need for this route?
- Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.
- What type of accommodation suits this route?
- Mixed accommodation works well along this route.
- What is the pace of this trip?
- Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.
- What type of trip is this?
- This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Coastal, Culture, Food & drink, Classic road trip.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Book the Cathedral online and visit before 9am to avoid coach groups. Free parking at Wincheap Park and Ride, a 10-minute drive from the centre. The harbour market runs Sundays; arrive by 10am for the best selection. Harbour-side parking fills by midday on summer weekends; use the Gorrell Tank car park nearby. Turner Contemporary is free. Dreamland tickets are cheaper online. For parking, use Cecil Square car park rather than the seafront to avoid summer queues. Viking Bay beach fills fast in July and August; arrive before 10am. The cliff walk north to North Foreland Lighthouse takes around 40 minutes each way. The pedestrian toll bridge is for walkers and cyclists only; drivers use the main road bridge. Car parking is free at the Guildhall car park on Cattle Market. White Cliffs car park costs £5 per day; arrive before 9am in summer. Dover Castle tickets are cheaper if bought online from English Heritage in advance. The Harbour Arm is open Friday evenings and weekends only. Free parking is available on Sandgate Road from 6pm. The drive back to Canterbury takes 25 minutes on the A20. Allow extra time if travelling home on a Sunday; the M20 and M25 can queue from mid-afternoon. Morning departures are straightforward.
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