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Canterbury Travel Guide: 491 reviews and 1,026 photos
Canterbury is probably England's most famous cathedral city. About 60 miles from London, it attracts more than 2.5 million visitors a year.
It is has charming narrow streets and period architecture, the pedestrian high street has shops of every description, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
The town has pre-Roman and Roman origins and the first cathedral was built here in AD603. The skyline of the city is dominated by the magnificent cathedral, which can be seen from almost every angle.
As the city is only 1 mile in diameter there is no need for a car.
Canterbury is also famous because of Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' which tells the stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury along the Pilgrims Way from Winchester.
The city is on the River Stour and many of the old buildings can be seen on every street. Some of the city walls still remain and there is also a 14 century gate.
- Pros:History, culture and beauty all in one place.
- Cons:far too busy in the summer
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This is part of a chain of restaurants that can be found in many places in England. They offer good cuisine at... more travel advice
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The hospital of St Thomas The Martyr is in the main High Street of this magnificent city and was founded following the... more travel advice
Great place in the city centre for a...
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Situated in the city centre at the entrance to the cathedral is this traditional pub. The price of a pint is low... more travel advice
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Lovely cosy and friendly restaurnat in the middle of Canterbury. Attentive staff and good well presented food. Some VT... more travel advice
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I can say I'm looking forward to visiting Canterbury:D
I very much enjoyed my tour of Canterbury with you - thank you! I read a little bit auf Chaucer in uni and I'd like to check out the Misadventures!
Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote/The droghte of March hath perced to the roote,/And bathed every veyne in swich licour/Of which vertu engendred is the flour/Whan Zephirus eek with his sweete breeth/Inspired hath in every hold and heeth...
With hands outstretched the priest welcomes all to come on in and be reverent. Great pics and comments
Hello Natalie! My son and I are planning to go to Canterbury this August. Your tips will sure come in handy. Your restaurant tips are excellent. Seems like good food and good value. bell
Nicely put together page on Canterbury--what a lovely place! This town is full of interesting history and quality sites...my kind of town!! THANKS
bit of a risky shot of Chris :-) I'm thinking of doing a day trip here when my dutch friend comes over in October do you think we can still do a boat cruise / punt
This place is sooooooooo nice Natalie !! I will check how can I get to this place from London.. :D Thanks for your advice. !
Very interesting. I hav been to Canterbury maybe 20 years ago and I liked it very much.
Natalie Canterbury looks like a nice relaxing place to explore, complete with a crooked door and tapas!! I love tapas :-) Cheers from across the pond in Labrador, Canada!!