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Canterbury Life and Canterbury Visitor Travel Tips
(Canterbury, Kent, England, UK)



A famous cathedral city located close to Kent's south-eastern coastline, Canterbury is extremely popular with visitors from London, which lies around 97 km / 60 miles to the north-west.

Life here is always relaxed, although Canterbury's summer months can become extremely busy, with the city actively promoting its many attractions and seasonal festivals. October's Canterbury Festival is also a major crowd puller and features live music and numerous theatrical events. Here are some top travel tips about life in Canterbury.




Canterbury Life and Travel Tips: Canterbury Tourism and Tourist Information - Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
A great place to visit upon arrival in the city is the Canterbury Tourist Information Centre, which is home to a wealth of guide books, local maps, postcards, leaflets with discount vouchers, gift ideas and even disposable cameras. The tourist office is manned by a team of helpful staff, who are happy to assist with all enquiries, selling tickets for the local Guild of Guides walking tours and Great British Heritage passes. Canterbury's tourist office also provides a basic currency exchange service and plenty of suggestions for day trips and excursions.

Canterbury Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - 2 / 13 Sun Street, The Buttermarket, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HX, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 378 100
Email: canterburyinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
Canterbury Tourist Information Centre open: Monday to Saturday, April to October - 09:30 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00; November to December - 10:00 to 16:30, January to March - 10:00 to 16:00;

Canterbury Life and Travel Tips: Canterbury Tipping - Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
It is usual to leave a tip at the end of a meal, when dining out in Canterbury. However, this need not be excessive and a tip of just a few pounds is usually quite acceptable. Many restaurants have now started to also automatically include service changes on the bill, so be aware of this and tip accordingly.

Canterbury Life and Travel Tips: Smoking in Canterbury - Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Smoking in public places in England is often in the news and has become extremely unpopular in Canterbury in recent years, especially in pubs and bars. From July 2007, smoking is now restricted to outside areas in all pubs, with red and white 'no smoking' signs being hard to miss. Smoking has been banned on all modes of public transport for many years.

 
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