Lark View Care Home in Canterbury

There are endless historical landmarks and cultural adventures awaiting visitors; from the incredible Canterbury Cathedral, which houses the famous shrine of medieval archbishop Thomas Beckett to St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church and make up a a UNESCO heritage site. Those wanting to soak up as much history as possible should also head to the award-winning Canterbury Tales attraction, where the sights, sounds and smells of Chaucer’s medieval England are recreated. The Canterbury Tales visitor attraction is the only attraction in the UK dedicated to this famous piece of English literature and is an essential addition to any Canterbury itinerary.

Families can spend a day or two exploring Howletts Wild Animal Park. Set in 90 acres of beautiful parkland, the kids will love a trip to this animal park which is home to exotic and endangered species including gorillas, lions, tigers and elephants. Family days don’t end there, with Whitstable just ten minutes from Canterbury, you can find bohemian seaside town, famous for its oysters and shingle beaches. This charming port has been dubbed the Pearl of Kent, and is brimming with seafood restaurants, picturesque lanes, artisanal bakeries, boutique shops and art galleries and can be enjoyed by young and old.

For those wanting to catch up with their nearest and dearest in a laid back setting, Whitefriars offers plenty of big brands, and the likes of the Kings Mile and the Cathedral Quarter boasting some fantastic independent and boutique shops, it’s the perfect spot for a little retail therapy and catch up’s over coffee. A flagship Fenwicks store is the heart of the centre and with the town’s busy bus stop just behind it, it makes nipping into the shops a lot easier. With a bus stop on Strangers Lane, just a 3 minute walk from Lark View Care Home, residents can reach the city centre in under 20 minutes.