Canterbury

CANTERBURY - AT A GLANCE

• Visitors flock to the incredible Canterbury Cathedral, which houses the famous shrine of medieval archbishop Thomas Beckett.
• St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church are also spectacular historical sites, and together with the cathedral form a UNESCO heritage site.
• Don’t miss the award-winning Canterbury Tales attraction, where the sights, sounds and smells of Chaucer’s medieval England are recreated.
• Nearby Herne Bay and the surrounding countryside offer plenty of opportunities to explore Britain’s natural beauty.
• Set in 90 acres of beautiful parkland, the kids will love a trip to Howletts Wild Animal Park which is home to exotic and endangered species including gorillas, lions, tigers and elephants.
• Check out VisitCanterbury for things to see and do in the historic district.
• This cathedral city in Kent is less than 1 hour southeast of London by train.