What to Do on a Day Trip to Canterbury, Kent, Canterbury, England

A medieval city surrounded by well-preserved walls. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place of pilgrimage. Historic pubs, restaurants and river trips鈥� And all within easy reach of London. Here鈥檚 why you should take a day trip to Canterbury, and what to do when you get there.

Canterbury was founded by the Romans 鈥� who called it Durovernum Cantiacorium 鈥� in the 1st聽century CE. But it is better known for its medieval and religious history: it has the oldest church in England; it is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury; and it has been a place of pilgrimage since the 12th聽century. The city鈥檚 three most important churches now collectively form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will also find a historic town centre with tiny streets, medieval buildings, and numerous shops and restaurants. And some of the best preserved city walls in the south of England.

Then there are the literary connections. Geoffrey Chaucer immortalised the city and its pilgrims in his Canterbury Tales, Christopher Marlowe was born here, and Charles Dickens featured the city in his work. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: What to Do on a Day Trip to Canterbury, Kent
Guide Location: England » Canterbury
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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