Kent Trip Overview
During the middle ages, Canterbury was considered as a pilgrimage site. Canterbury Cathedral is the headquarters of the Church of England, featuring Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Explore the ancient city walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with the town’s narrow medieval alleyways, riverside gardens, and timber-framed houses. Take this tour to enjoy a day out in Canterbury and explore the most significant historic places, particularly the world-famous St. Augustine’s Abbey, St Martin’s Church, and Canterbury Castle that are included in the World Heritage Site.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Kent, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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During the middle ages, Canterbury was considered as a pilgrimage site. Canterbury Cathedral is the headquarters of the Church of England, featuring Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Explore the ancient city walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with the town’s narrow medieval alleyways, riverside gardens, and timber-framed houses. Take this tour to enjoy a day out in Canterbury and explore the most significant historic places, particularly the world-famous St. Augustine’s Abbey, St Martin’s Church, and Canterbury Castle that are included in the World Heritage Site.
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Pass By: Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, England
You will learn about:
Inhabited since prehistoric times
Main settlement of the Celtic tribe
An Anglo-Saxon community
The Black Death
Hundred Years’ War
Dissolution of the Monasteries
English Civil War
Battle of Maidstone
Damaged during the Second World War,
You will see:
Canterbury Cathedral
St Thomas’ of Canterbury RC Church
St Augustine’s Abbey
St Martin’s Church
The Clocktower Bldg
Dane John Gardens
View of Canterbury Castle
