Westgate Tower district
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Home to The Falstaff, a former coaching inn dating back to 1403.
Places in Westgate Tower district
- The Falstaff bar A bar in a former coaching inn dating back to 1403, next to the Westgate Tower.
Practical notes for Canterbury
- Best time to visit
- April to September offers comfortable weather for exploring the cathedral grounds and historic city walls.
- Getting around
- Canterbury's historic walled city, including the Cathedral and Westgate Tower, is compact and entirely walkable.
- Currency
- Pound Sterling (£)
- Language
- English.
- Timezone
- GMT (UTC+0, UTC+1 in summer)
- Current trends
- Canterbury's dining scene continues to serve visitors well beyond the cathedral, with a good amount of vegetarian and vegan restaurants including chains like Carluchios, Zizzi, and Ask Italian, alongside The Minster Restaurant's exquisite Sunday roasts, reflecting the city's blend of tradition and contemporary dining variety.
Other neighborhoods in Canterbury
- Cathedral quarter — Home to Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Abode Canterbury 350 yards away.
- Roman Museum quarter — Home to Côte Canterbury, adjacent to the Roman Museum.
Read the full Canterbury guide