When your parents visit, you suddenly need to look like you know Canterbury well and have been living like a proper adult. Here are ten places that always work for parent visits. These are a little more grown up, a little more polished and exactly the sort of places where you quietly let them pick up the bill. That’s much better than student living.
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The Corner House Canterbury
Website: https://www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk/canterbury
Seasonal British food, excellent service and a cosy but smart vibe.
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The Fordwich Arms
Website: https://www.fordwicharms.co.uk
Michelin starred restaurant by the river. Perfect for special occasions.
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The Ambrette
Website: https://www.theambrette.co.uk
Stylish fine dining with Indian influences. Great for parents who like something different.
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The Olive Grove
Website: https://www.olivegrovecanterbury.co.uk
Warm, friendly and full of great Greek food. Relaxed but polished.
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The Veg Box Café
Website: https://www.vegboxcafe.co.uk
Healthy, bright and ideal for parents who prefer lighter meals.
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The Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
Website: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Beautiful, peaceful and guaranteed to impress parents.
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The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Website: https://canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney
Gallery, museum and library in one. Easy and interesting.
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Canterbury Guided Tours
Website: https://www.canterburyguidedtours.com
A relaxed way for parents to see the city with friendly, knowledgeable guides.
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The Old Weavers Restaurant
Website: https://www.oldweaversrestaurant.co.uk
Tudor style dining with a lovely seating area right beside the river.
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The Goods Shed Restaurant
Website: https://thegoodsshed.co.uk
Fresh local food in a converted railway shed with a market attached.