Charming Canterbury 2026
Social Breaks and Holidays
19 - 21 July 2026
Enjoy a two night break to Canterbury.
- Date
- Sunday, 19 Jul 2026
- Time
- All day
- Location
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury
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About the breakSunday 19 - Tuesday 21 July 2026Enjoy two nights at the grand Victorian Abbots Barton Hotel, set in two acres of landscaped gardens and ideally located just a short walk from Canterbury town centre. What's includedIncluded in this break is two nights dinner, bed and breakfast, along with a pre-dinner welcome drink on the first evening. |
What to do in the local areaYou will be free to explore the city yourself and there is plenty to see and do in this medieval City. There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canterbury, including Canterbury Cathedral, St Martin's Church and St Augustine's Abbey, all of which are reachable within a 20 minute walk from the hotel. The Canterbury Roman Museum and The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge are also a short walk away. If you feel like taking to the water, you can take a punt or a historic boat trip along the River Stour, check out Canterbury Punting Co, Canterbury Historic River Tours and Westgate Punts. There is also a selection of vineyards in and around Canterbury, from the family-run Chartham Vineyard to the internationally recognised Simpsons Wine Estate. For anyone wanting to get out into nature, Blean Woods National Nature Reserve is a 30 minute drive from the hotel. You can explore yourself or take a guided tour, but keep an eye out for bison, pigs and Exmoor ponies! Or you can take a walk along the Crab and Winkle Way. The seaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay are both about a half hours drive from the hotel, why not take a trip and try out one of Whitstable's famous native oysters or take in the award-winning coastline of Herne Bay. There is also an abundance of independent shops, cafes and restaurants for you mosey around and Whitefriars Shopping Centre if you're up for some retail therapy. To find out more about things to do in Canterbury, please click here to go to the Visit Canterbury website. |
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Canterbury Cathedral
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Blean Woods
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Punting on the river
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Whitstable
Canterbury Cathedral
Blean Woods
Punting on the river
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About the hotelThere is a free onsite car park and Wi-Fi is also free. There are pet friendly rooms available, but the hotel must be notified of this in advance so please ensure to mention this when booking. Dogs are charged at £30 per break. Accessible rooms are available on a first come basis, so please mention any accessibility needs when booking. For any queries regarding this break, please email the Social Group on social.group@boundless.co.uk. |
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Price£219 per person sharing a double or twin room Single supplement is £30 per person, per night (£60 total) A deposit of £50 per person is payable when booking. Room UpgradesRoom upgrades are not available on this break. |
How to bookTo book, please contact Just for Groups on 01603 616316 and quote 'BNDCAN2601'. Keeping in touch We’d like to stay in touch with you about your break and let you know about any changes, should they occur. Please click here to fill out the form. |
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Social Breaks and Holidays Group FAQ's
Phone
0800 669944
Mon to Sat 9-5pm
Social breaks are a relaxed and friendly way for Boundless members to come together, meet new people and visit new places. Activities vary from break to break and can include anything from a museum or garden visit, to activities at the hotel or just enjoying your free time. Groups are always pleased to welcome new faces.
Our social breaks are not guided, but we always have a volunteer host who is there to help with any questions you have, ensure you're comfortable and help to bring people together.
Yes! Many of our members attend the breaks alone. It is a great opportunity to meet like minded people and socialise in a warm and inviting environment.
In most cases, yes. Guests are welcome at social events, as long as one person attending is a Boundless member. There may be occasional exceptions, it’s always best to reach out and ask. You can used the contact details on the group’s home page or in the ‘How to book’ section of the event page.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Social Breaks & Holidays Guide post please call Member Services on 0800 669944 or email membercommunities@boundless.co.uk.
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