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Discover Canterbury past and present
Discover Canterbury past and present.
The cosmopolitan, yet historical city of Canterbury is well worth a visit during your time in the county of Kent.
On your approach into Canterbury it will be the Norman cathedral that you will see dominating the city’s skyline. The history of the cathedral dates back to 597AD when St Augustine, a missionary sent by Pope Gregory the Great, established his seat in Canterbury. The murder in the cathedral of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 has helped Canterbury become most famous throughout the world for its place in literature history. One can still follow the pathways of the Pilgrims travels and relive the lives of exotic and amusing characters described in Geoffrey Chaucer’s book, The Canterbury Tales. Visitors can relive this exciting time and step back into the Middle Ages at The Canterbury Tales, a reconstruction of the pilgrim’s journey. Open every day apart from Christmas day, The Canterbury Tales is one of Kent’s most exciting and popular attractions.
There is so much to visit in Canterbury, walk through the historical streets and alleyways and there is always something to see around the next corner. On Stour Street hidden away behind Greyfriars House is a 13th century building which spans the river. It is the oldest Franciscan building in Britain and the sole remains of Greyfriars Friary and is open from Easter to September and admission is free!.
The River Stour provides an alternative way to travel around the city and absorb the wonderful sites of Canterbury. If the walking has all become too much, why not take advantage of this pleasantly stress free way of viewing Canterbury from a different, and historically unchanged, perspective. A Historic Tour Representative provides you with commentary along the river route as they skillfully row the boat along the still waters. Evening candlelit tours are offered for those romantics wishing to make the most of their stay in Canterbury.
Canterbury hosts the remains of a Norman castle; The Castle was established in the 1080s by the Normans and replaced an earlier Motte and Bailey fortification built at the nearby Dane John. Again admission is free to the castle and it is well worth a visit
In recent years there has been a wealth of development in Canterbury, offering a much more modern side to the city. Shops and residential development have been a high priority and these all offer a new and exciting alternative.
Many will find that Canterbury is at its most cosmopolitan when it comes to dining out. There are examples of almost every cuisine within only a small walking distance within the city centre. From Vietnamese (Bistro Vietnam) to Moroccan (Café Mauresque), or Greek (Manolis Tavern) to Thai (Bankok House) there is a range to suit every taste and every pocket.
The city centre of Canterbury is small and compact with the small narrow streets closed to traffic during the daytime to enable you to visit the attractions more safely. To make your visit more beneficial there are guided walking tours offered to visitors from the Canterbury Tourist Information Centre from April to October. These tours are often useful in helping people to make the most of their stay in Canterbury, for time is often to short for the wealth of attractions it has to offer.
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Discover Canterbury past and present and you will have enjoyed a great day out!
RP 2007
Canterbury
Tourist Information
Restaurants in Canterbury
The cosmopolitan, yet historical city of Canterbury is well worth a visit during your time in the county of Kent.
On your approach into Canterbury it will be the Norman cathedral that you will see dominating the city’s skyline. The history of the cathedral dates back to 597AD when St Augustine, a missionary sent by Pope Gregory the Great, established his seat in Canterbury. The murder in the cathedral of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 has helped Canterbury become most famous throughout the world for its place in literature history. One can still follow the pathways of the Pilgrims travels and relive the lives of exotic and amusing characters described in Geoffrey Chaucer’s book, The Canterbury Tales. Visitors can relive this exciting time and step back into the Middle Ages at The Canterbury Tales, a reconstruction of the pilgrim’s journey. Open every day apart from Christmas day, The Canterbury Tales is one of Kent’s most exciting and popular attractions.
There is so much to visit in Canterbury, walk through the historical streets and alleyways and there is always something to see around the next corner. On Stour Street hidden away behind Greyfriars House is a 13th century building which spans the river. It is the oldest Franciscan building in Britain and the sole remains of Greyfriars Friary and is open from Easter to September and admission is free!.
The River Stour provides an alternative way to travel around the city and absorb the wonderful sites of Canterbury. If the walking has all become too much, why not take advantage of this pleasantly stress free way of viewing Canterbury from a different, and historically unchanged, perspective. A Historic Tour Representative provides you with commentary along the river route as they skillfully row the boat along the still waters. Evening candlelit tours are offered for those romantics wishing to make the most of their stay in Canterbury.
Canterbury hosts the remains of a Norman castle; The Castle was established in the 1080s by the Normans and replaced an earlier Motte and Bailey fortification built at the nearby Dane John. Again admission is free to the castle and it is well worth a visit
In recent years there has been a wealth of development in Canterbury, offering a much more modern side to the city. Shops and residential development have been a high priority and these all offer a new and exciting alternative.
Many will find that Canterbury is at its most cosmopolitan when it comes to dining out. There are examples of almost every cuisine within only a small walking distance within the city centre. From Vietnamese (Bistro Vietnam) to Moroccan (Café Mauresque), or Greek (Manolis Tavern) to Thai (Bankok House) there is a range to suit every taste and every pocket.
The city centre of Canterbury is small and compact with the small narrow streets closed to traffic during the daytime to enable you to visit the attractions more safely. To make your visit more beneficial there are guided walking tours offered to visitors from the Canterbury Tourist Information Centre from April to October. These tours are often useful in helping people to make the most of their stay in Canterbury, for time is often to short for the wealth of attractions it has to offer.
Discover Canterbury past and present and you will have enjoyed a great day out!
RP 2007
Canterbury
Tourist Information
Restaurants in Canterbury
