This city, of over 43, 000 occupants, is located in Kent along the River Stour in South East England.
There are many historical structures that still exist, providing ample opportunity for tourists to admire and explore this picturesque place.
The basis of The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer, was derived from the pilgrimage people made to visit the Canterbury shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket.
This pilgrimage put Canterbury on the map a most notable European town.
Attractions There are multiple attractions in Canterbury and it is cheaper to purchase an Attractions Passport than to view each site individually.
This passport includes entry to St.
Augustine's Abbey, the Canterbury Tales, the Cathedral, and a museum of choice.
Another attraction is Badger's Hill Farm and Cidery where juices, preserves, wines, pickles, and many gifts are sold.
A visit to the Barnsole Vineyard will allow views of an impressive 3 acres of the family run vineyard and the option to see how wine is made.
The Canterbury Norman Castle still has ruins visible for viewing, which date back to 1200AD.
For an exquisite collection of herbaceous plants, roses, and woodland; the Goodnestone Park Gardens is 14 acres of flora that shouldn't be passed up.
Leisure Activities Exploring Blean Woods, which is the largest ancient woodlands in Kent, provide a chance to enjoy a variety of wildlife.
Blean Woods is also a Local Nature Reserve.
There is the Canterbury Heritage Trail, which follows along the city wall, past Dane John Gardens, up to the Norman Castle via Castle Street, and into the city.
Once inside the city, the trail will go to the Westgate Gardens and the Cathedral.
For those wishing to escape the city for a while, there is the Canterbury Historic River Tours which are available during the day and at night.
A ghost tour is available for those who wish to explore the Old City with the added mysteriousness of darkness.
There is also an excellent cycling trail that encompasses the city, surrounding country side, and even the coast.
There is virtually something for everyone.
There are many historical structures that still exist, providing ample opportunity for tourists to admire and explore this picturesque place.
The basis of The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer, was derived from the pilgrimage people made to visit the Canterbury shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket.
This pilgrimage put Canterbury on the map a most notable European town.
Attractions There are multiple attractions in Canterbury and it is cheaper to purchase an Attractions Passport than to view each site individually.
This passport includes entry to St.
Augustine's Abbey, the Canterbury Tales, the Cathedral, and a museum of choice.
Another attraction is Badger's Hill Farm and Cidery where juices, preserves, wines, pickles, and many gifts are sold.
A visit to the Barnsole Vineyard will allow views of an impressive 3 acres of the family run vineyard and the option to see how wine is made.
The Canterbury Norman Castle still has ruins visible for viewing, which date back to 1200AD.
For an exquisite collection of herbaceous plants, roses, and woodland; the Goodnestone Park Gardens is 14 acres of flora that shouldn't be passed up.
Leisure Activities Exploring Blean Woods, which is the largest ancient woodlands in Kent, provide a chance to enjoy a variety of wildlife.
Blean Woods is also a Local Nature Reserve.
There is the Canterbury Heritage Trail, which follows along the city wall, past Dane John Gardens, up to the Norman Castle via Castle Street, and into the city.
Once inside the city, the trail will go to the Westgate Gardens and the Cathedral.
For those wishing to escape the city for a while, there is the Canterbury Historic River Tours which are available during the day and at night.
A ghost tour is available for those who wish to explore the Old City with the added mysteriousness of darkness.
There is also an excellent cycling trail that encompasses the city, surrounding country side, and even the coast.
There is virtually something for everyone.