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Top Things to Do in Canterbury England
If you are planning a trip to Canterbury England and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Canterbury has a famous Cathedral with a controversial history resulting in murder and is home to the very popular Canterbury Tales. This World Heritage Site is a 90-minute drive from London or a train ride from London’s St Pancras Station. Canterbury has gardens lining a slow river perfect for punting, terraces for tea, and timber-framed shops to wander. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Canterbury England bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Canterbury England trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Canterbury England
Stop by the Church of St Martin, England’s oldest church
Photograph the crooked Sir John Boys Home
Take a walk the Westgate Gardens
Climb the Westgate Tower for city views
Walk the Canterbury City Walls
Treat yourself at the Chocolate Cafe
Take the Canterbury Ghost Tour
See the steps worn by pilgrims at the site of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s murder
Photograph Christ Church Gate from the Buttermarket
Tour the Canterbury Cathedral and explore the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey
Go punting along the River Stour
Stop for a tea and scone break or a cocktail on a terrace
Relax and reflect at Greyfriars Chapel’s Franciscan Garden
Wander the King’s Mile and shop for souvenirs along High Street
Have a pint in Canterbury’s old police station and jail, the Pound Bar
Hear a retelling of the famous tales at the Canterbury Tales exhibition
Visit the Goods Shed farmer’s market
Travel back in time to the Canterbury Roman Museum
Take a bike ride along Great Stour Way
Watch beer being brewed at the Foundry Brew Pub
Watch a cricket match
Explore the ruins of the Canterbury Castle
Have a pint in the garden at Lady Luck
Check out the Canterbury Labyrinth
Hang out in the beer garden of the haunted Ye Olde Yew Tree
Be sure to check the Canterbury England Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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