A day in Canterbury

[keypoir]

Have an unexpected day in Canterbury with my 10 year old son, never been before and don't know the area at all. We will be travelling by train/foot so needs to be city centre, is the Roman museum good for children? Any other suggestions would be welcome!

There is a free art (and other things) museum that is free and full of interesting objects - it's called The Beaney, on the main shopping street.

I also recommend the Mexican restaurant Café des Amis.

If he learns the story about Thomas a becket then seeing the steps in the cathedral might satisfy a gory itch. To the left of the cathedral gates (as you face the gates) there was quite a fun ice cream shop a few doors down. Not tried the boats but that might also be fun.

The river punting is lovely, if you fancy it!

The Roman Museum is great. A lot of interactive bits. Second the Beany House. The toy exhibits on the first floor are great and you can play with lots of it.

Westgate Gardens is a lovely park if it's a nice day.

The Beany museum.

Also toddlers cove is great. Ignore the name, it is just a big playground so all ages would enjoy it.