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Build up to 30 mins a day: If 30 mins of activity seems a lot all at once to start with then, try doing several shorter bouts of exercise such as two sessions of 15 mins.
Parks and Open Spaces
The district has a vast array of recreation grounds, playing fields, parks and open spaces to use for various activities.
Parks and Open Spaces in Canterbury
- Dane John Gardens, Canterbury
- Westgate Gardens, Canterbury
- Thanington Recreation Ground, Canterbury
- Victoria Recreation Ground, Canterbury
- Hersden Recreation Ground, Canterbury
- St Stephens Recreation Ground, Canterbury
- Blean Woods Natural Nature Reserve, Canterbury
- Kingsmead Recreation Ground, Canterbury
- Chartham Memorial Playing Field, Canterbury
- Shalmsford Street Recreational Ground, Chartham, Canterbury
- Chartham Hatch Recreational Ground, Chartham, Canterbury
- Bridge Recreation Ground, Bridge, Canterbury
- Rough Common Playing Field, Canterbury
- Littlebourne Recreation Ground, Canterbury
- Park View Playing Field, Sturry, Canterbury
- Sturry Road Community Gardens, Canterbury
- Broad Oak Village Green, Canterbury
Parks and Open Spaces in Whitstable
- Westmeads Recreation Ground, Whitstable
- Radfall Recreation Ground, Chestfield
- Swalecliffe Recreation Ground, Swalecliffe
- Plough Lane Recreation Ground, Swalecliffe
- Swalecliffe Skate park, Swalecliffe Esplanade
Parks and Open Spaces in Herne Bay
- Memorial Park, Herne Bay
- Burton Down Recreation Ground, Herne Bay
- Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground, Herne
- Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, Herne Bay


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