Visitors to Kent located in South East England, can contact the Tourist Information Centres located at various locations across the county including in the historic city of Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester and Maidstone to get more information, help and advice on a range of travel and holiday related areas. A visit to the centres makes for a good first port of call to the county known as the ‘Garden of England’ and can help ensure your trip is a memorable one. The centres have a range of detailed information for tourists to read through, with other services offered including helping with booking of tours and any accommodation needs you may have. The visitor centre provides visitors with up to date information and can help you gain great local knowledge and tips.
The advice and help given is free of charge and is well worth seeking out if you need more information, advice or need to check something with travel experts. It can save you time and worry to get any queries you may have sorted out with the help of travel experts rather than trying to solve all issues yourself that may be confusing or difficult to sort out. The team at the centre can help with discounted tickets to attractions in the area, heritage passes, tours and offer a range of branded merchandise, gifts and souvenirs.
The Tourist Information Centres in Kent covers the local area and there is information available on the surroundings areas too. The staff offer free advice and help on different aspects of your travel requirements in Kent from organising and booking your trips and excursions in Kent to planning your trip to neighbouring counties and other parts of the South East of England.
The Tourist Information Centre in Canterbury is located on the High Street. The address is:
Canterbury Visitor Centre
18 High Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2RA
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 378 100
Canterbury Visitor Centre Map:
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 09.00-17.00
Sunday: 10.00-17.00
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary, it is recommended visitors call before going to check latest opening times)
Other visitor centres in Kent covering the local areas include:
Ashford Visitor Information Centre
2nd Floor
Ashford Gateway Plus
Church Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1QX
Telephone: +44 (0)1233 330316
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 10.15-15.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.45
Sunday: Closed
Deal Visitor Information
The Landmark Centre
129 High Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6BB
Telephone: +44 (0)1304 369576
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Dover Visitor Information Centre
Dover Museum
Market Square
Dover
Kent
CT16 1PB
Telephone: +44 (0)1304 205108
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 09.30-17.00
Sunday: Closed (10.00-15.00 late Aug to end of Sept)
Edenbridge Visitor Information Point
Doggetts Barn
72A High Street
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5AR
Telephone: +44 (0)1732 865368
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Faversham Information Centre
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
13 Preston Street
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8NS
Telephone: +44 (0)1795 534542
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Herne Bay Information Point
Herne Bay District Office
William Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5NX
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 378 100
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Tunbridge Wells Visitor Information Centre
The Old Fish Market
The Pantiles
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 5TN
Telephone: +44 (0)1892 515675
Opening Times:
Apr to Sept
Monday to Saturday: 09.30-17.00
Sunday & Bank Holidays: 10.00-15.00
Oct to Mar:
Tuesday to Saturday: 09.30-17.00
Monday: Closed
Sunday & Bank Holidays: 10.00-15.00
Maidstone Visitor information Centre
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery
St Faith Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1LH
Telephone: +44 (0)1622 602169
Opening Times:
Monday To Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: 12.00-16.00 (closed on Sundays in winter months)
Rochester Visitor Information Centre
95 High Street
Rochester
Kent
ME11LX
Telephone: +44 (0)1634 843666
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sandwich Tourist Information Centre
Guildhall
Cattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9AH
Telephone: +44 (0)1304 613565
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Sevenoaks Visitor Information Centre
Stag Community Arts Centre
London Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1LQ
Telephone: +44 (0)1732 450305
Opening Times:
Apr to Sept
Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00-16.00
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Oct to Mar:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00-16.00
Monday & Sunday: Closed
Swanley Visitor Information Centre
London Road
Swanley
Kent
BR8 7AE
Telephone: +44 (0)1322 614660
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Tenterden Information Centre
2 Manor Row
High Street
Tenterden
TN30 6HP
Telephone: +44 (0)1580 762558
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 09.00-17.30
Saturday: 09.00-16.00
Thanet Visitor Information Service
The Droit House
Stone Pier
Margate
Kent
CT9 1JD
Telephone: +44 (0)1843 577577
Opening Times:
Apr to Sept
Monday to Sunday: 10.00-17.00
Oct to Mar:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: Closed
Tonbridge Visitor Information Centre
Castle Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BG
Telephone: +44 (0)1732 770929
Monday to Saturday: 08.00-17.00
Sunday: 10.00-16.00
Gravesend Visitor Information Centre
18a St George's Square
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0TB
Telephone: +44 (0)1474 337600
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 09.00-17.00
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
Weald Information Centre
The Old Fire Station
Stone Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3HF
Telephone: +44 (0)1580 715686
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 09.00-17.00
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Whitstable Information Point
Harbour
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 1AB
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 378 100
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.