The Garden of England

Kent, the Garden of England and gateway to Europe.

Knowlton Court is located near Canterbury, and surrounded by many wonderful villages and towns offering the perfect blend of country and coast.

Canterbury
Canterbury, less than 10 miles from Knowlton, is famed for its iconic cathedral and charming historic streets. Visitors enjoy excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment, including the Marlowe Theatre and Beaney museum houses amazing exhibitions. Highlights also include the Canterbury Tales museum and the Roman Museum with the UK’s only in-situ Roman mosaic.
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Gateway to Europe
Bring your passports to Knowlton and enjoy a day trip to France. Drive via Eurotunnel from Folkestone (30 mins) or take a ferry from Dover (20 mins). Explore Calais, Boulogne, and Dunkerque for history, local food, and shopping. The Opal Coast offers WWI sites, and Ypres is just 90 minutes from Calais. Don’t miss Boulogne’s beachside Nausicaa marine centre.
Shopping
As well as in Canterbury, more shopping awaits at Westwood Cross (25 mins) and McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Ashford (45 mins). Westfield Stratford and Bluewater are also under 50 minutes away by rail. Nearby towns like Deal, Faversham, and Margate offer great farmers' markets, farm shops, and country stores.