Canterbury is one of the main attractions for visitors to Kent, and indeed to Britain. The
magnificent cathedral is famed the world over, and has been drawing both tourists and
pilgrims for centuries.
As you would expect, therefore, Canterbury has plenty to serve the tourist, both in terms
of places to visit, and a wealth of souvenir shops and restaurants. Despite this, it remains
a refined and dignified city, and is certainly not ‘in your face’ as many tourist cities are. A
relatively traffic free centre, within the imposing city
walls, means the pretty medieval streets can be a
delight to explore.
The layout of the city streets has changed little since
Roman times, as can be seen in the Roman Museum. A
nod to the city’s literary connections can be had at the
‘Canterbury Tales’ attraction, the list of historic buildings
is endless - including the Westgate Towers and Castle.
The district also includes the coastal resorts of Herne
Bay and Whitstable, both popular with visitors in the
summer months. Historic Reculver Towers, and Roman
Fort are nearby.
Inland there are plenty of pretty villages and country
walks to enjoy. The Stour Valley in particular is both
picturesque and interesting, and the route along the
River Bourne is also delightful - with some of the most
idyllic Kent villages to admire.
magnificent cathedral is famed the world over, and has been drawing both tourists and
pilgrims for centuries.
As you would expect, therefore, Canterbury has plenty to serve the tourist, both in terms
of places to visit, and a wealth of souvenir shops and restaurants. Despite this, it remains
a refined and dignified city, and is certainly not ‘in your face’ as many tourist cities are. A
relatively traffic free centre, within the imposing city
walls, means the pretty medieval streets can be a
delight to explore.
The layout of the city streets has changed little since
Roman times, as can be seen in the Roman Museum. A
nod to the city’s literary connections can be had at the
‘Canterbury Tales’ attraction, the list of historic buildings
is endless -
The district also includes the coastal resorts of Herne
Bay and Whitstable, both popular with visitors in the
summer months. Historic Reculver Towers, and Roman
Fort are nearby.
Inland there are plenty of pretty villages and country
walks to enjoy. The Stour Valley in particular is both
picturesque and interesting, and the route along the
River Bourne is also delightful -
