Canterbury Stories

Just three months after opening its doors, David Lloyd Clubs’ investment in a new health and wellbeing club in Herne Bay is already paying dividends for the local area.

Canterbury and the wider district are experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Once known primarily for its historic cathedral and heritage appeal, this vibrant part of Kent is now a magnet for leading national and lifestyle brands.

Choose Canterbury is delighted to welcome a significant new addition to the district’s leisure landscape, as the brand-new David Lloyd Herne Bay club officially opens its doors on December 2nd 2025.

Canterbury is Kent’s go-to district for creative coworking and hybrid working - a place where designers, filmmakers, copywriters, illustrators and digital agencies can plug into flexible workspace, fast Wi-Fi, and a ready-made community.

A Start Up Roadshow came to Canterbury recently as part of a search for the most exciting start-ups in the South East.   

Canterbury is accelerating its transformation. Across the district, a series of ambitious property and development projects are reshaping places, unlocking new investment, and driving sustainable growth.

Imagine stepping off a train in Kent from Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam and arriving in Canterbury within 20 minutes - exploring cobbled streets, visiting world-famous heritage sites, or heading straight to a business meeting in one of the district’s growing innovation hubs.