Canterbury


Canterbury


In 597 Augustine came to Canterbury, to convert the region back to Christianity. In recognition UNESCO granted world heritage status to part of the city, including, St Martin’s Church, St Augustine’s Abbey and the cathedral. The Norman cathedral still dominates the skyline as you approach Canterbury; giving 21st-century visitors the same sense of awe as their medieval counterparts. The city was one of the busiest places of pilgrimage in the medieval world and the Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction takes you back to Chaucer’s England and the shrine of Thomas Becket, the murdered archbishop. The Museum of Canterbury completes the story of the historic city with Invicta the engine that pulled the world’s first passenger railway and the locally created characters Rupert Bear and Bagpuss. Today Canterbury still welcomes visitors from all four corners of the globe and has, with its many ancient buildings, shops, bars and restaurants, retained both an old world charm and a cosmopolitan vitality. A small and compact city the centre is closed to traffic during the daytime so that streets and attractions may more easily and safely be accessed by walking trails or from April to October with a guided tour. Source: Visit Britain

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Canterbury Cathedral Cathedral/Minster, Canterbury Address: The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH Tel: +44 (0)1227 762862 Fax: +44 (0)1227 865222 Email: visits@canterbury-cathedral.org Website: http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org Canterbury Cathedral was founded in AD597 and is the Mother Church of the Anglican Communion. It has a perpendicular nave, 12thC Gothic quire, notable stained glass windows and a Romanesque crypt. The Cathedral is the site of the Archbishop Thomas Becket's martyrdom in AD1170, whose shrine became one of the most visited by pilgrims in the Middle Ages, travelling the Pilgrims' Way from London and Winchester. Conference facilities and accommodation for 50 at the Cathedral's International Study Centre. St Augustine's Abbey Abbey/Priory, Canterbury Address: Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1TF Tel: +44 (0)1227 767345 Fax: +44 (0)1227 767345 Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk A World Heritage Site containing the ruins of the once great St Augustine's Abbey church and monastic buildings, founded by him in AD598. The remains date from different periods and include the ruins of the smaller, 7thC church of St Pancras and a Norman church. There is also a museum. The Canterbury Tales Themed Ride/Tableau/Waxworks, Canterbury Address: St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG Tel: +44 (0)1227 479227 Fax: +44 (0)1227 765584 Email: info@canterburytales.org.uk Website: http://www.canterburytales.org.uk A fascinating audiovisual experience sited in the heart of the city, The Canterbury Tales is one of Canterbury's most popular visitor attractions. Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the middle ages in this stunning reconstruction of 14thC England. Travel from the Tabard Inn in London to St Thomas Becket's shrine in Canterbury with Chaucer's colourful pilgrims. Their tales of chivalry, romance and intrigue are brought vividly to life for you to enjoy. Multi-language commentaries are available, with a specially recorded version for children. Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum Museum, Canterbury Address: Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NZ Tel: +44 (0)1227 475202 Fax: +44 (0)1227 455047 Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk Website: http://www.canterbury-museum.co.uk Discover the story of Canterbury in a beautiful medieval building. See the city's treasures including the famous Canterbury Cross. Try the fun activities in the Medieval Discovery Gallery. Find out about the mysteries surrounding Christopher Marlowe's life and death. Spot friend or foe planes in the WW2 Blitz gallery. Meet children's favourite TV character Bagpuss and friends and enjoy the Rupert Bear Museum - full of adventure and surprises. Canterbury Roman Museum Museum, Canterbury Address: Butchery Lane, Canterbury Tel: +44 (0)1227 785575 Fax: +44 (0)1227 455047 Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk Website: http://www.canterbury-museum.co.uk A museum in the city centre, underground, in the levels of Roman Canterbury. Main features include the remains of a Roman town house with fine mosaics, a touch-the-past 'hands on' area and computer-generated reconstruction images of archaeological excavations on the site. Visit the market place and a town house kitchen. Canterbury West Gate Towers Museum, Canterbury Address: St Peter's Street, Canterbury Tel: +44 (0)1227 789576 Fax: +44 (0)1227 455047 Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk Website: http://www.canterbury-museum.co.uk One of England's finest medieval gates, built as part of the city defences in the 1380s. Interesting new displays in the Guard Chamber on the defenders of Canterbury feature Civil War arms and armour and extend to World War II. There are prison cells to visit and panoramic views over the city from the battlements. Also brass rubbing is available. Eastbridge Hospital Historic House/Palace, Canterbury Address: 25 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BD Tel: +44 (0)1227 471688 Fax: +44 (0)1227 761272 Email: info@eastbridgehospital.org.uk Website: http://www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk Originally founded 1190 for poor pilgrims visiting Becket's shrine. Now an almshouse with refectory and 12th century undercroft. The Chantry Chapel may be viewed and the Pilgrim's Chapel, which has a scissor beam roof dating from 1285, is available for prayer. The Refectory has a late 12th or 13thC fresco in tempera. Canterbury Royal Museum, Art Gallery & Buffs Regimental Museum Museum, Canterbury Address: 18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA Tel: +44 (0)1227 452747 Fax: +44 (0)1227 455047 Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk Website: http://www.canterbury-artgallery.co.uk Housed in an interesting Victorian building, the city's art collection includes works by Gainsborough, Epstein, Henry Moore and has a special gallery devoted to Britain's leading Victorian cattle painter Thomas Sidney Cooper CVO RA. Also included is an important collection of decorative arts, a gallery for special exhibitions and the Buffs Regimental Museum, a branch of the National Army Museum.

Canterbury Accommodation

Cathedral Gate Hotel 36 Burgate CANTERBURY Kent CT1 2HA England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 23.00 GBP Tel: 01227 464381 Clare Ellen Guest House 9 Victoria Road CANTERBURY Kent CT1 3SG England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 29.00 GBP Tel: 01227 760205 A warm welcome, and bed and breakfast in style. Large quiet elegant, en-suite rooms all with colour TV, clock/radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. Ironing centre with trouser press for guest’s convenience. Full English breakfast. Vegetarians and special diets catered for on request. Numerous restaurants and pubs close by. Six minutes walk to the city centre, Cathedral, Marlow Theatre and Canterbury Bus station. Four minutes walk to Canterbury East train station. Close proximity to the Cricket ground and University. Private car park and garage available. Credit cards Accepted. Contact Mrs. Loraine Williams. Prices Single with private facilities £28.00 - £30.00, Double or twin bedded en-suite room £50.00 - £56.00, Family room £65.00 - £85.00.Clare Ellen Guest House is ETC/AA 4 DIAMOND with SILVER AWARD. Beech Bank Duckpit Lane Waltham CANTERBURY Kent CT4 5QA England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 30.00 GBP Ersham Lodge Hotel 12 New Dover Road CANTERBURY Kent CT1 3AP England Tel: 01227 463174 Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 39.00 GBP Great value Bed & Breakfast hotel personally run by the resident owners. Wonderful Tudor style house of just eleven super bedrooms, all heated, TV, radio and telephone. Cosy lounge and relaxing patio & garden. Probably Canterbury's premier B&B - give us a try, you will not be disappointed. Excellent cooked breakfast. Victoria Hotel 59 London Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8JY England Hotel Price Single From : 42.00 GBP Tel: 01227 459333

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