CANTERBURY
Canterbury, a cathedral city in southeast England and was a pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. This city is not only adorable by its traditional British houses, but it also has so many histories with it. Not far from London by train or car, this city is full of charm and a great tip for a day trip, a weekend away or a stopover on your Kent road trip.
Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval center with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the Church of England and Anglican Communion, incorporating Gothic and Romanesque elements in its stone carvings and stained-glass windows.
What to do and see?
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the icon of Canterbury, it is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site.
St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England. The abbey was founded in 598 and functioned as a monastery until its dissolution in 1538 during the English Reformation. After the abbey’s dissolution, it underwent dismantlement until 1848.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is the central museum, library, and art gallery of the city of Canterbury, Kent, England. It is housed in a Grade II listed building, the beautiful building is one piece of art already.
Westgate Tower & Museum
The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse in Canterbury, Kent, England. This 60-foot-high western gate of the city wall is the largest surviving city gate in England.
Westgate gardens
Pretty bloomed gardens beside the River Stour and nearby the Westgate tower. Popular for picnics and walks by locals as well as tourists.
Canterbury historic river tours
Canterbury Historic River Tours is a perfect way to spend 40 minutes on the River Stour learning about the fascinating history of Canterbury. Similarly, as in Cambridge, you can admire the historical city from the boat.
Christ Church gate
The principal gate to the cathedral is located in the city center. Christ Church Gate was built at the beginning of the 16th century by the order of Prior Goldstone.
Mercery Ln
Mercery Lane is a little street at the heart of the ancient cathedral city of Canterbury, and one of the most photographed streets in England. It leads from the city center of Canterbury to the Christ church gate and Canterbury cathedral. Now, the street is filled with small boutiques and shops.
The King’s School Shop
This building also known as Sir John Boy’s House was actually the shop for the King’s School. This ordinary shop is actually unique by its exterior facade that is highlighted by the leaned windows and door.
The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales is a collection of 24 stories that runs to over 17,000 lines written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. Apart from the Cathedral, the Canterbury Tales is also a very well-known historical piece of the city.
Where to go for food and drinks?
In Canterbury, if you will stroll around the small city center that is pretty walkable from one end to another, you will pass many little cute coffee and tea places as well as dining spots. Here are just a few tips to note down where you can go:
Places to get some coffee, tea, or cakes:
1. Eleto Chocolate Coffee
2. Cafe Turquoise
3. Cafe St Pierre
4. Garage Coffee
1. Eleto Chocolate Coffee
2. Cafe Turquoise
3. Cafe St Pierre
4. Garage Coffee
Places to get some hot food:
5. A La Turka
6. Azouma
7. Pork & Co
8. The Corner House
