Things to do

There are activities and venues of all kinds in the area, Sports, Recreational, Historical, Spectator and for all age groups, explore the possibilities in the area by clicking on the menu on the left.

Art Holidays Whitstable
17 Pierpoint Road Whitstable CT5 4NW	01227 272206 or 07952 341 574	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Colin or Stephanie Drawing & Painting Classes for adults.
Artyzan Productions
Canterbury CT2 7HH		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Artyzan
BayBlast
Offshore Tours 95 Albany Drive Herne Bay CT6 8SJ	01227 373372	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Mike Albury We operate in the seas off Herne Bay and Whitstable and use a new 8.5 metre offshore RIB. We offer Tours to see the Maunsell Forts, The Seals, The Swale Match and The Windfarm. Parking is nearby and toilet/dining facilities are near to our departure point.
The Canterbury Campus
Booking and Events Knight Avenue Canterbury CT2 8QA	01227 463971 01227 762801	Send a message Request update
Contact: Rachel Elcombe Conference rooms for hire for up to 70 delegates. Large 540 square meter main hall for conferences and parties, up to 1000 delegates. catering available for most budgets.
Canterbury Festival
Festival Office Christchurch Gate The Precinct Canterbury CT1 2EE	01227 452853 01227 781830	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Ms Jo Tuffs The Canterbury Festival is a major cultural highlight of the year. The Festival takes place each year in the Autumn.
Canterbury Historic River Tours
The Ducking Stool The Weavers Resaurant 1-3 St Peters Street Canterbury CT1 2AT	07790-534744	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Carey Miles Award Winning Guided River Tour- South East Tourism 'Best Tourism Experience'-runner-up. A truly entertaining 40 minute guided tour, ideal for all age groups. Customers should meet on the Kings Bridge, outside the Weavers Restaurant. Tours depart every 15-20mins.
The Canterbury Punting Company
Punting Suites 3-4 22 Stour St. Canterbury CT1 2NQ		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Ashley Dalton
Canterbury River Navigation Company
Relaxing River Punt Trips Westgate Towers Canterbury CT2 8AA	07816 760869	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Rod the Boatman Boats depart Westgate Bridge 1000 till Late from Easter to October
Canterbury Salsa
22 Millstream Close Whitstable CT5 1RG	01227264697 07729118559	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Julia Claughton Salsa classes every Monday evening at the Marine Hotel, Marine Parade Whitstable CT5 2BE; and every Thursday evening at the Westgate Hall Westgate Hall Road Canterbury (near City Centre, adjacent to Pound Lane car park). From 8:30 pm
Canterbury Thanington School of Music
134 Ashford Rd Thanington Canterbury CT1 3XT	01227 768637	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Fred Dunn Music tuition for Adults and Children on various instruments
Cantium Brass
Cantium Brass Bandroom Behind East Kent Timber Howfield Lane Chartham Hatch Canterbury CT4 7HQ	01304 380332	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Bridgette Goold Cantium Brass from Canterbury is a second section brass band looking for keen brass players to supplement the band. All welcome. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 7.30 - 9.00pm.
Cascade Dance
Dance Company Canterbury Campus Knight Avenue Canterbury CT2 8QA	07540 724 027	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Samantha Stringell Dance Classes for children, youth and adults in the Canterbury area. Based at the Canterbury Academy and Canterbury College. Contmeporary, Ballet, Street, workshops and training.
Chatback Comedy Club
Comedy The Parrot 1-9 Church Lane St. Radigunds Canterbury CT1 2AG		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Lucy Chatback Comedy is a brand new comedy club dedicated to bringing the best, most hilarious up-and-coming comedians from the London circuit to Canterbury. Check website for details of our monthly shows.
Curious About Canterbury?
Starts at: The Butter Market Canterbury CT1 2EG	0115 950 2151	Send a message Web site Request update
Booklet containing two walks around Canterbury, highlighting the city's heritage.
Deal Life Drawing Group
Beacons Victoria Road Kingsdown Deal CT14 8DY	01304 373752	Send a message Request update
Contact: Malcolm Gregory The Deal Life Drawing Group is an established arts workshop for professionals and teachers operating out of the Astor Theatre Arts Centre in Deal. Weekly sessions are held from September to July on Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening, with a whole-day session on the last Saturday of each month. This is a friendly non-teaching group that does not cater for beginners.
The Deal Timeball Tower
Project Manager Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP	01304 360897	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Dave Mallinder A local museum dedicated to telling the history of semaphone, signalling and communication.
Dover Soul - The Soul of Dover (Dover Soul Media)
Dover		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Terry Cleaver Dover Soul (Media) is a local website group based in Dover producing the local information, history and geography website related to Dover, an entertainment site and also produced the Deal Timeball Tower website. We also make films for local organisations such as the Western Heights Preservation Society and Timeball Tower during summer periods.
East Kent Dance Academy
Swalcliffe Community Centre St Peters Church Hall Greenhill Herne Bay CT5 2QU	01227 369212 07778169212	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Alan D Beale We Teach Children and Adults Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Freestyle, V-Waltz and Rock `n` Roll.
The Entertainment Xpress (Dover Soul Media)
Canterbury		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Terry Cleaver Local information website on all aspects of entertainment, local bands and gigs.
Espression Interactive Art Studio and Cafe (Paint your own pottery studio)
29/30 Palace Street The Kings Mile Canterbury CT1 2DZ	01227 765 665	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Catherine Arnell or Jean Rosette We are Canterbury's largest paint your own pottery studio, with a huge selection of pottery waiting to be painted. We also offer glass painting and mosaic making as well as one off workshops for you to try a range of other crafts. Drop by our fantastic studio and have some creative fun, there is no need to book and we are open 6 days a week, closed most Mondays. Plus, we host the best pottery painting parties in town, come and ask for details.
Folkestone Karate Club
Pent Valley Leisure Centre Tile Kilne Lane Folkestone CT19 4PB	01303 256053	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Paul Sarginson A fantastic karate club established in Folkestone, Kent for over 10 years. We have classes for children - boys and girls, Men, Women and Teens. Learn Kyokushin karate, a good way to keep fit, get stronger and learn self defence.
Gateway Hospital Broadcasting Service
Public Relations Officer Gateway Hospital Broadcasting Service Buckland Hospital Coombe Valley Road Dover CT17 0HD	01304 210000 0871 521 7170	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Terry Nunn Hospital Radio station for Dover and Deal hospitals.
Goodnestone Village Fete Committee
Crockshard Farmhouse Crockshard Hill Wingham Canterbury CT3 1NY	01227 720464	Send a message Request update
Contact: Nicola Ellen
Heron Sailing
Ramsgate Marina Ramsgate CT11 9LQ	0208 144 7950	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Catal Bishopp We are a yacht charter company who specialise in offering skippered day sails, weekend sails and weekly sails, as well as corporate events, racing opportunities and unique holiday experiences.
Inspired Ceramics
Whitstable Harbour Village Whitstable CT5 1AQ	01227 772320	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Jackie Davis Whitstable's only mobile pottery painting studio, specialising in hand painted, personalised ceramics for Weddings and other special occasions. We also offer mobile pottery parties and are experienced in working with schools and nurseries.
Jacqui Cotterill
1 and 2 The Mint Church Hill Harbledown Canterbury CT2 9AA	01227 760147	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Jacqui Cotterill Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, LaStone Therapy, Hopi Ear Candling, Reiki.
Just Bounce Bouncy Castle Hire
Tankerton Road Whitstable CT52AY	01227 274132	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Dave Unique childrens bouncy castle hire, slides,ball ponds one of designs, be the envy amongst your friends, book the best forget the rest. Fully insured Members of the B.I.H.A Best prices around, free delivery to all of kent. local to herne bay, chestfield, whitstable, canterbury,faversham,ramsgate etc
Kent and Sussex Tours
40 Queens Avenue Canterbury CT2 8BA	07985 054475	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Liz Findlay Blue Badge guided walking and coach tours in Canterbury, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Kent Charter Fishing
owner/skipper Royal Harbour Ramsgate CT11	07774 294 959	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Dave Hancock Fully licensed and insured, for up to 12 people, 60 miles from any safe haven.
Kent Enterprise Trust
Hamrbook and Appleseed Kent Enterprise House The Links Herne Bay CT6 7GQ	01227 844500	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Chrissi Martin We work within the community to develop opportunities for people with challenges to participate in activities, training and find employment. We also welcome volunteers who want to support our many exciting projects and get actively involved in local greenspaces - conservation at Hambrook Marshes on the River Stour in Canterbury, growing food at the new Stream Walk Community Garden in Whitstable, at gardens throughout the whole district or at our conference centre in Herne Bay. Sessions run through the week - contact us for days and times.
Lazer Rush Quasar
45a Joseph Wilson Estate Millstrood Road Whitstable CT5 3PS	01227 272700	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Michael Turner
The Lemon Zingers (pop harmony choir)
St. Christopher's School New Dover Road (opp. Ebury Hotel) Canterbury		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Lemon Otter Monday evenings 7.30-8.30pm. A contemporary singing group (pop (1950s onwards)/rock/musical theatre) with the aim to work towards performances using new vocal arrangements. The emphasis will be on lots of scrunchy harmonies and solos for those who would like to do them! Music reading is not needed, and there are no auditions. Please see website for further details.
Locomotion Fun Fitness Pre School Classes
Kingsmead Leisure Center Canterbury/Chartham Village Hall Canterbury	01227379078	Send a message Request update
Contact: Caroline Stevenson Fun fitness classes for pre school children. Booking Essential
National Casinos
2 The Spinney Swanley BR8 7YW	01322 476130	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Richard Party casino hire service with full size tables and professional croupiers. Suitable for all types of parties, weddings, corporate and charity events.
Piano Lessons
Canterbury	07703118102	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Maya Wolff Learn to play the piano or build on already existing skills from age 4 to adults. The lessons will focus on learning songs and applying music theory in a way that is motivating and encouraging. 1/2 hour £ 13 1 hour £ 20 A discount is available if a series of lessons are booked and paid for in advance. Home tuition is available at extra cost.
Racqueteers
Simon Langton Boys School Canterbury	01227 709377	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Alison Fisher Large friendly badminton club in Canterbury, we are adding a second night. Now playing on Wednesday as well as Thursdays. All ages and ability welcome. Social and competitive, we offer help and coaching in association with Badminton England.
Robin Hood Events Ltd
Head Office 223 Beacon Road Broadstairs CT10 3DY	01843 600242	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Steve Nicholson Venue based just 3 miles from Canterbury.
Salsa-Asi
Westgate Hall Westgate Hall Road Canterbury CT1 2BT	01227 766685 07718186613	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Bob Long Salsa Classes for all levels (Crossbody Style) and fun every Thursday. Classes, for all levels inc Beginners, begin at 8.30pm
Salsa-Asi
29 Westgate Court Avenue Canterbury CT2 8JR	01227766685 07718186613; 07729118559	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Bob Long Salsa classes and dancing every Monday night at The Marine Hotel, 33a Marine Parade,Tankerton CT5 2BE, from 8:30. Classes for Beginners, Beginners Plus and Improvers; Crossbody style. Fun for everyone from UKA qualified Instructors.
Shiatsu In Kent
2-4 South Street Folkestone CT20 1RW	07773027541	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Claire De Gruchy Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art that uses natural leaning pressure from palms and thumbs along the whole body. The principles of shiatsu are that there are channels of energy or meridians that flow in the body, when this flow of energy is interrupted physical symptoms can occur. Shiatsu aims to restore the balance of these energies, it is gentle, and extremely relaxing. It can also incorporate some stretches to free the body of tension and stress and help improve the flow of energy. It is done at floor level on a padded matt or futon and over the top of clothes. Hi, my name is Claire and I am a shiatsu practitioner, I have studied shiatsu as part of a degree in Complementary Therapies, 2004, and recently gained the Diploma Advanced Shiatsu accredited by Middlesex University and License to Practice from Zen Shiatsu Society. In 2012 I have relocated from London to Folkestone, Kent and will be offering Shiatsu session's there. I love giving and receiving shiatsu, its fab and I'd love to share it relaxing and healing benefits with you :)
Singles Speed Date
The Loft Bar Canterbury CT1 2TP	01227 749290	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Lisa Speed Dating and other singles' events are run on a regular basis in Kent and south east London for all ages. They are great fun and a superb way to meet new single people from all over Kent.
South East Open Studios
Publicity Canterbury		Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Liz Garnett South East Open Studios is an artist led organisation that organises an annual 2 week open studios event for Artists and Craftspeople each June throughout Kent and East Sussex.
Walk & Explore Canterbury
Dane John Gardens Canterbury CT1 2QY	0845 300 1128	Send a message Web site Request update
With costumed characters ready to tell you about the myths and legends of Canterbury, from stories of great writers to tales of saints and reliquaries, Walk & Explore Canterbury is a unique opportunity for friends and families to enjoy a day out together and discover one of England's most enchanting historic cities whilst raising money for the UK's most disadvantaged children
The Whitstable IMP
Po Box 290 Whitstable CT5 9AH	0800 44 88 309	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Mel Birkett For details of live music in an around Whitstable
Whitstable Pilates
Pilates Classes Mill Cottage Millers Court Whitstable CT54QB	07990 533738 N/A	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Hannah Watts We are experienced physiotherapists and qualified pilates instructors. We run friendly, fully equipped,pilates classes in Whitstable offering exercise tuition to men and women of all ages and abilities. It is suitable for those requiring rehabilitation work, recovering from sports injury or simply as part of a general regime to improve and maintain overall health and fitness.
YogaNature
Wootton Park Stable House Wootton Lane Wootton Canterbury CT4 6RT	01303 844373	Send a message Web site Request update
Contact: Angie Twydall Therapies, yoga & meditation classes, alternative workshops, Goddess group & Red Tent