Canterbury Shopping Restaurants Goods Shed Canterbury Kent UK

Canterbury Shopping

The Whitefriars area of Canterbury around Whitefriars Square and Street has got a revamp in recent times, with an emphasis on careful planning and new shops pulling Canterbury into modern shopping times. The newness of Whitefriars blends well with the older medieval Canterbury and careful planning has certainly paid off. Whitefriars central square bustles with activity and includes plenty of chic cafes and tasteful arcades includine Marlowe Arcade. Look to the Whitefriars webguide right to download a map of the latest highstreet retail outlets in the area including Zara, H&M and Top Shop. Conveniently adjacent is a huge multi storey car park with direct access into Marks & Spencer. Canterbury's bus station is also adjacent opposite St George's Lane.

The real edge to Canterbury shopping however is its specialist shop assortment and the superb co-operative styled Goods Shed. Find the best of Canterbury's specialist shopping around Westgate Towers and St Dunstans, as well as along the King's Mile. The King's Mile ranks as one of the UK's best specialist shop stroll, stretching along Palace Street and upto Northgate around Canterbury Cathedral. You'll find a choice of unique gift shops and antiques shops in historic buildings on the King's Mile. The Goods Shed (webguide right) sits near Canterbury West Station (a map is on their website). This extravaganza of local produce is seeing a great deal of success, and is served by numerous local farms around Canterbury. Everything from organic local vege and fruit to local wines is on sale here. Get there at the end of the day for some bartering.

Canterbury's specialist shop mecca, the King's Mile moves around the Cathedral along Palace Street upto Northgate. (see the King's Mile webguide right for map and specialist shop listings). Many of the unique King's Mile shops sit within atmospheric historic buildings. Independent retail choice in this area of Canterbury is a dream, with everything from hair and beauty, to antiques, cafes and one off fashion boutiques, to a selection of cafes and restaurants.

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Canterbury Restaurants Tearooms Winebars

Canterbury bears a strong similarity to medieval York in the North, with its wide choice of sublime specialist shops, and clustered in the centre a huge choice of restaurants serving up Chinese, Spanish, Indian, Vegetarian and Organic foods alongside delectable retro cafes and cosy tearooms. Checkout full listings, and note the number of great Italian style cafes, on the webguide link right.

Canterbury centre also offers a great choice of traditional pubs and inns serving up some fine Kent Real Ales and fare, including numerous historic inns. Move to the smaller villages around Canterbury too for more choice of country inns and public houses. For visitors seeking out the haunts of some of Britain's best chefs checkout ABodes on Canterbury's High Street. Top AA voted chef Michael Caines has a home here in Canterbury.

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The Goods Shed Canterbury

The Goods Shed is Canterbury's own farmer's market, where local produce (much of it organically farmed) is on sale. Since the Goods Shed farmers market started in 2003, several local farms have been pulled back from the brink as a result of its success. Local produce and a local co-operative with fine fare from local Canterbury farms, bakers, vineyards and more are all here. See the Goods Shed weblink on 'Made in Kent' right for details. A restaurant and cafe area is on-site. Situated near Canterbury West Station - a map is available on the 'Made in Kent' webguide.

The location couldn't be better, as the market sits within a skillfully renovated railway goods shed. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 am to 7pm, Sundays 10am to 4pm. The on-site resturant (with local produce aplenty served up) is open for lunch from 12pm, and dinner from 6pm. Pick up hot drinks, juices and snacks in between those times).

The Goods Shed, Station Road, West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN. Tel. 01227 459153.

Visit also the Good Food Cafe, 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2NS. Tel. 01227 464623 (situated above Canterbury Wholefoods. Serves up great vegetarian soups and lunches. See webguide right).

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