Title: Visit Lower Hardres: 2026 Travel Guide for Lower Hardres, Canterbury | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lower Hardres](https://expedia.com/Lower-Hardres-Hotels.d553248635975848727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lower Hardres](https://expedia.com/Lower-Hardres-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975848727.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Lower Hardres](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lower-Hardres.d553248635975848727.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lower Hardres Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lower-Hardres.d553248635975848727.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lower Hardres ## Travel Guide ![Bridleway to Stone Street This bridleway leads from Hardres Court Road past Hardres Farm Shop and many horse paddocks towards Cobsdane Wood (in the background).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/4cea2f8f-729d-40cf-aad7-00ad03a9b79e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/4cea2f8f-729d-40cf-aad7-00ad03a9b79e.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath junction near Lower Hardres A path from Bridge Road leads straight on towards School Lane near Hardres Court Road. Another path should cross here, but it does not. A path heads right towards Fausett Hill. It should then head left, but it has been diverted slightly and follows the other path to a stile before diverting left towards School Lane and the church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/fc39237c-8e99-42ec-91a6-19da848cafad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/fc39237c-8e99-42ec-91a6-19da848cafad.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bridleway junction near Cobsdane Wood A bridleway from Hardres Court Road near Stockfield Wood, leads toward Cobsdane Wood (on the right) and towards Stone Street. Another bridleway from Hardres Court Road near School Lane joins here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/6c7117a5-f89d-4b19-81b1-d960dfd997ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/6c7117a5-f89d-4b19-81b1-d960dfd997ed.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Granville on the Stone Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/ba683f51-a43b-4075-9539-8ee4e985de62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/ba683f51-a43b-4075-9539-8ee4e985de62.jpg) by [Nick Smith](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4474) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lower Hardres church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/6a3b3a8a-44c5-43ad-8d86-f01dc52e4cd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/6a3b3a8a-44c5-43ad-8d86-f01dc52e4cd3.jpg) by [Nick Smith](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4474) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Lower Hardres Things to do - Lower Hardres Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lower Hardres ![Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9108/99c187c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Princes Parade Hythe England $76 nightly $92 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,088 reviews) Lovely room with sea view Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=9108&PinnedHotelID=9108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848727) ![Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140900/4140858/21a16ff2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Waterloo Crescent Dover England $62 nightly $75 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Dover. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (857 reviews) Great hotel!! Exceptional staff!! Overall 20 stars out of 10. 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(1,000 reviews) Everything was perfect in our stay room was clean and nice all the amenities were good was a shamed that the hot tub wasn’t operating in our stay Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=527123&PinnedHotelID=527123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848727) [See all 2,569 properties in Lower Hardres](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026®ionId=553248635975848727) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Clarendon Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100924800/100924766/b5557659_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Clarendon Hotel 51 - 53 Beach St Deal England Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Deal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Astor Theatre and Deal Castle are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews) Nice efficient hotel in a perfect spot Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Deal-Hotels-The-Clarendon-Hotel.h100924766.Hotel-Information) ![Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101600/40101599/80440d32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England Stay at this campground in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) The room was so cosy, clean and designed well. 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[](https://expedia.com/Canterbury-Cathedral-Canterbury.d6091945.Vacation-Attraction) ![Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091961/4e4b9ed3-6ff2-47d9-99fb-135b93b13cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Kent Explore the campus of University of Kent, during your trip to Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Kent-Canterbury.d6091961.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panto time... "Oh no it's not"....](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/8d27c5b4-c568-42cc-ae23-6ec817f7bd33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marlowe Theatre Enjoy a show at Marlowe Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Marlowe-Theatre-Canterbury.d6091959.Vacation-Attraction) ![Howletts is one of two parks owned by Aspinall foundation in Kent. Lots to see from Tigers, Lions and Gorillas to Elephants, Rhino and leopards. Yearly membership is available for both parks and Great value for money. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257337/82032cdc-c91f-4083-bb3c-47e1973f901a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Howletts Wild Animal Park See the exotic and native animals who call Howletts Wild Animal Park home during your trip to Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Howletts-Wild-Animal-Park-Canterbury.d6169952.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fantastic small animal park, always expanding and well worth a days visit. open everyday except Christmas Day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159614/35882b93-8ca3-437b-8a84-d67afb8cf220.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wingham Wildlife Park Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Wingham Wildlife Park during your trip to Wingham. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Wingham-Wildlife-Park-Canterbury.d6259530.Vacation-Attraction) ![The historic River Stour which flows through Canterbury, England.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/6eb06a75-0762-424c-984c-a2caf68be273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westgate Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Westgate Gardens, a lovely green space in Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Westgate-Gardens-Canterbury.d6267797.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Tour with Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/361702/02e675c1-ccfe-498c-9341-07cc6e341893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London $142 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/leeds-castle.a361702.activity-details) ![Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627099/3588c5e2-1507-4dd2-86a5-a60e56e84a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide $20 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/canterbury-walking-tour-with-green-badge-guide.a44627099.activity-details) ![Iconic Cliffs of Dover & Kent from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49353834/d307d5b3-b136-4705-a44f-100d59755b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iconic Cliffs of Dover & Kent from London $157 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/iconic-cliffs-of-dover-kent-from-london.a49353834.activity-details) [See all activities in Lower Hardres](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lower-Hardres.d553248635975848727.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Lower Hardres ![Canterbury Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091945/2f72d297-50c4-4e41-a7fc-94f20e8880e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Canterbury ![Bridleway beside Park Wood A track leads from Watery Lane past Little Swarling towards the wood, and then onwards towards Garlinge Green Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/dd5d82cd-7053-4991-9b73-f0766cc0a026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Petham ![River Nailbourne feeder stream - looking towards the spring. As seen from 1776736. This stream comes from a spring in Bourne House land and feeds into the River Nailbourne.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387851/17e7240b-ccc4-42f8-9216-501cf4b8ca01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Bishopsbourne ![Peaceful Retreat Farm On Pett Bottom Road. 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