Local Area
The Millers Arms is situated in the heart of the city centre, within walking distance of its top tourist attractions. These include the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, award-winning Canterbury Tales interactive tour, and impressive Marlowe Theatre. There are also several museums and galleries to explore, or why not escape the hustle and bustle with an historic river tour or walk through the beautiful Westgate Gardens. For those in need of retail therapy, Canterbury has an extensive shopping centre, boasting popular High Street names alongside specialist, individual outlets.
Marlowe Theatre
Boasting award-winning contemporary facilities following a recent £25 million refurbishment, the Marlowe is one of the South East’s premier theatres, offering a varied programme including West End musicals, drama, opera, comedy, dance, ballet and orchestral music.
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 3 minute walk
Canterbury Cathedral
Dating back to the 11th century, it is England’s oldest cathedral and the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with a wealth of history and beautiful architecture. It remains one of the most visited places in the country.
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 4 minute walk
Canterbury Tales
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era in this award-winning recreation of medieval life, as costumed characters enact five of Geoffrey Chaucer’s famous Canterbury Tales.
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 6 minute walk
Historic River Tours
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre by taking this multi award-winning guided tour and ferry service through the heart of Canterbury on the River Stour.
www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk/
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 4 minute walk
Dane John Gardens
The historic gardens, located within the city walls of Canterbury, provide a peaceful escape from the bustling shopping centre just a few yards away. Within the gardens are a children’s play area, newly built bandstand and fountain.
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 9 minute walk
www.canterbury.co.uk/Canterbury-Dane-John-Gardens/details/?dms=3&venue=3033570
Roman Museum
Kent’s only Roman Museum provides a fascinating and family-friendly insight into life in Roman Britain. Visitors can explore Canterbury’s history, wander through the marketplace and discover hidden treasures as they step back, and down, to the streets of Roman Canterbury.
http://canterburymuseums.co.uk/romanmuseum/
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 5 minute walk
Westgate Gardens
Enjoy a riverside stroll through the beautiful Westgate Gardens in Canterbury city centre. Visitors with children won’t want to miss Toddlers Cove, a new free outdoor play area.
www.canterbury.co.uk/Canterbury-Westgate-Gardens/details/?dms=3&venue=3030588
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 8 minute walk
Beaney Art Museum and Library
This award-winning art gallery, library and visitor information centre provides state-of-the-art exhibitions, excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages.
http://canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney/
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 4 minute walk
St Augustine’s Abbey
Founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine, the abbey was originally created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent. Visitors can discover more at the on site museum containing artefacts and stone carvings found during excavations.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-abbey/
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 11 minute walk
Canterbury Heritage Museum
The young and young at heart won’t want to miss the museum’s exhibitions on childhood favourites Bagpuss and Rupert Bear, which both have links to the city. They are among a huge range of treasures on show, including Anglo-Saxon and Tudor finds, and the ‘Invicta’ steam engine.
http://canterburymuseums.co.uk/heritagemuseum/
Distance from Miller’s Arms: 5 minute walk