The king's head is a tradtional friendly 15th century oak beamed inn situated in the historic city of canterbury offering a licenensed bar food and en-suite bed and breakfast facilities. We are conveniently situated and within easy walking distance of the city centre.in addition to the cathedral canterbury is home to the university of kent and kent county cricket club the st lawrence ground is approximately one and a half miles away.real ales are available in the bar and we are listed in both the 2010 camra good beer guide and the 2007 camra beer bed and breakfast guide. In the relaxing bar you will find exposed beams and pub games including darts bar billiards and a range of board games. The attractive garden plays host to the kentish game of bat and trap during the summer months and also has a substantial heated smoking area.a wide range of bar snacks and meals are available daily lunchtimes and evenings either in the bar or separate dining room.the cosy bedrooms which have exposed beams are all en-suite with a shower and toilet. All rooms have a colour television teacoffee making facilities electric fans and hair dryers. Restricted access resident parking is available at the inn or alternatively in a nearby public car park..