Canterbury (England) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
cathedral city in Kent, England
About Canterbury (England)
—Geoffrey Chaucer: "General Prologue",The Canterbury Tales Canterbury is a major tourist centre in the county ofKent. Even though it was bombed relentlessly during the Second World War (The Blitz), it still contains many ancient buildings, and modern building development within the medieval town centre is strictly regulated by officials at Canterbury. As a result of the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170, Canterbury became a major centre of pilgrimage, the backdrop of Geoffrey Chaucer'sCanterbury Tales, written in 1387 about pilgrims passing the time by sharing stories. There is a museum in Canterbury about the Tales. Canterbury was founded as the Romano-Celtic town ofDurovernum Cantiacorum. In the early Middle Ages, the city became known by the Anglo-Saxon name ofCantwarebyrig, meaning "for
Top Attractions in Canterbury (England)
Explore the best things to see and do in Canterbury (England):
- ★Bison Safari
- ★Canterbury Castle
- ★Canterbury Cathedral
- ★Canterbury Historic River Tours
- ★Canterbury Roman Museum
- ★Cathedral Close
- ★Kent CCC
- ★Norman staircase
Where to Eat in Canterbury (England)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bangkok House
- 🍴Burgate Cafe
- 🍴Cafe Des Amis
- 🍴Goods Shed
- 🍴Old Weavers Restaurant
- 🍴Posillipo
Where to Stay in Canterbury (England)
- 🏨Art House Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
- 🏨Canterbury Youth Hostel
- 🏨Ebury Hotel and Serviced Apartments
- 🏨The Dog at Wingham
- 🏨The Pig at Bridge Place
Canterbury (England) Travel Guide Sections
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