Westgate Punts
Westgate Punts
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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About
Escape the crowds on your own traditional chauffeured punt and experience the tranquility and beauty of Canterbury's Great Stour river.
Punts depart from Westgate Bridge, winding through the delightful Westgate Gardens, past Binnan Ea nature reserve and on..........
...........into the unspoilt countryside beyond.
Alternatively, explore the ancient history and architecture of the City centre as you drift along the roman built canal.
Food and drinks allowed.....large family and group discounts on offer.
35, 50. and 65 minute trips available.
Simply the BEST!
Canterbury, Kent, England
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023
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Jayne M
United Kingdom164 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
After a few weeks travelling and seeing the sights we found an hours punting in Canterbury was truly something special. So impressed with this company and their employees who all did their best to ensure we enjoyed the experience. They were informative on many aspects, professional, cordial and excellent value. Thank you Ben and Michael for making our visit to Canterbury, for these three Australians, so memorable!
Written 26 October 2023
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Jordan H
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Lovely experience! It is not a guided tour which makes it Very relaxing and romantic ❤️ I would recommend choosing the city tour, buy a bottle of bubbly to take on board and sit back and enjoy!
Written 25 October 2023
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Magda Wojtan
Canterbury, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Iriguind River trip with Mikel, who took us to fantastic ride around naturalistic, full of weeping willows River's corner.Fanrastic tuor, excellent customer service.We was pleased to meet Mikel who is knowledgeable person and he shered with us some historical news about this enhanted place.
It was so relaxing and exited day....
It was so relaxing and exited day....
Written 25 October 2023
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Alexander R
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Nested right across the street from the Falstaff hotel, my husband and I were able to easily walk across the street where the west gate punts nicely sat! A wonderful scenic tour with water fowl all around! Quite lovely! Quite chilly toward the evening be sure to bring a light blanket or dress warmly for fall!
Written 23 October 2023
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Lorenc Disha
London, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
travelled to canterbury on my brithday and my girlfriend recommended me to try this and it was worth it, was a beautiful little boat trip, recommend to choose the 1 hour option so you can go through a part of the city as well as it was the highlight of this small boat trip for me.
also i saw that they get booked very fast so make sure you book beforehand if you dont want to miss it
also i saw that they get booked very fast so make sure you book beforehand if you dont want to miss it
Written 11 October 2023
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Mehrdad
27 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It was a relaxing trip, helped with the people at Westgate punts being professional, appropriate with great local knowledge.
Written 7 October 2023
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indiakmilne
Phoenix, AZ37 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was one of the highlights of our trip! The English countryside version of a gondola in Venice! From what I saw I’d recommend this company over the other ones. Especially for two people. This boat was more private and special. Our tour guide mike was great. He tailored our tour to what we wanted. Gave us lots of good facts and made us laugh. He also gave us recommendations for places to go in the city that did not disappoint. The nature and old city was BEAUTIFUL!!
Written 6 October 2023
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Devo
Saint Louis, MO2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Excellent experience and excursion in Canterbury. We did the hour long excursion through the old canals in the medieval city, as well as the nature reserve.
We bought a small picnic and drinks with us and it was a romantic experience. Our pilot Mo was excellent as was Ben the manager (owner?).
They should be on everyone’s must do in Canterbury. Very much appreciated from St. Louis, Missouri (USA).
We bought a small picnic and drinks with us and it was a romantic experience. Our pilot Mo was excellent as was Ben the manager (owner?).
They should be on everyone’s must do in Canterbury. Very much appreciated from St. Louis, Missouri (USA).
Written 29 September 2023
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Im96
Chichester, UK151 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Absolutely amazing!
We went on the 35 minute nature tour, it was so peaceful and stunning scenery. We even saw a few kingfishers!
The guys who work there are also really friendly.
Next time we visit Canterbury we will be doing the 1 hour town tour, and we already can’t wait!!
We went on the 35 minute nature tour, it was so peaceful and stunning scenery. We even saw a few kingfishers!
The guys who work there are also really friendly.
Next time we visit Canterbury we will be doing the 1 hour town tour, and we already can’t wait!!
Written 23 September 2023
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robert s
Fleetwood141 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We arrived early at Westgate Punts where we were greeted by Mike who took us on an amazing sail. It was really relaxing and a great way to see areas of Canterbury that we otherwise would never have seen. Mike was an excellent tour guide who gave us lots of information about the history of the City. A vey worthwhile one hour trip.water
Written 19 September 2023
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Just wondered with the covid restrictions do I need to book online or on the day also cani take a small dog with me xx
Rod M
2 contributions
Dogs ok any trip,
Kausy
Mumbai, India26 contributions
Hi There, just wanted to know is it open tomorrow i.e. 24th Nov 2019. We are planning a trip and wanted to do this.
Nicola B
Kent, UK1 contribution
Please may you share the costing....I cannot find the prices on the website.
Glenn A
Morisset, Australia15 contributions
Hello Nicole,
There were 4 of us on the 40 minute trip. Cost was £12 each. It is £13 each for a couple, but there is a £1 discount per person if there is 4.
Cheers
Bobajob295
Kent, UK59 contributions
Hi. Is it possible to book a Punt in Advance or is always a matter of queuing?
Ruth D
Berkshire, UK34 contributions
Hi
We went along the day before and the guy said it wouldn't be necessary to book. We went back an waited just a few minutes for a boat to return. We didn't queue as such.
brettstravels
Auckland, New Zealand17 contributions
can you send me a link to your site? thanks
Andrea191272
Sevenoaks, UK27 contributions
Sorry for delay in responding. I've only just seen your question.
The website is called Canterbury punts.
Can I book the day before I want to go?
sue b
Kent, UK30 contributions
yes just go on Web page and you ring them direct