Canterbury
Canterbury has been a European pilgrimage site for over 800 years, since the assassination of Archbishop Thomas a Becket in 1170.
Today it is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in England. The mediaeval city centre bustles with famous name stores and exclusive boutiques while the picturesque side streets are home to smaller specialist shops, pubs and restaurants.
Canterbury is a small and compact city, therefore the centre is closed to traffic during the daytime so that streets and attractions may more easily and safely explored on foot.
Explore the hidden Roman Canterbury that exists beneath street level with a visit to the Roman Museum in Butchery Lane. Then visit the Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction, where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of medieval Canterbury in the company of Chaucer’s band of pilgrims. Have lunch in one of the excellent local pubs or restaurants, then make your own pilgrimage to the Cathedral. Why not stay to Evensong and hear the world famous Cathedral choir sing in this magnificent setting?