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Canterbury Tales
18 locals recommend,
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12 The Friars
Canterbury, England
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Children can dress up in period costume whilst listening to the Canterbury Tales.
Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? A visit to the Canterbury Tales, one of Kent's most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, you can do just that. Inside the historic building of St Margaret's Church you can journey back over 500 years to join Geoffrey Chaucer (England's finest poet) and his colourful characters on their pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. A must do experience while visiting Canterbury.
Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? A visit to the Canterbury Tales, one of Kent's most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, you can do just that. Inside the historic buildin…
The annual two-week Canterbury Festival, held each October and billed as "Kent's International Arts festival," is one of the most important cultural happenings in South East England. Attracting audiences of up to 70,000 people, the festival crams in an impressive 200 fun things to do, including classical music, contemporary dance, comedy, world music, theater, lectures, and visual arts. The venues are equally as impressive and certainly add to the experience, and include Canterbury Cathedral and the Marlowe Theater, as well as a huge marquee designed specifically for such events. Another festival worth visiting is Stour Music, a 10-day event held each June that incorporates opera, choral, and chamber concerts, as well as recitals. Address: 8 Orange Street, Canterbury Official site: www.canterburyfestival.co.uk
The annual two-week Canterbury Festival, held each October and billed as "Kent's International Arts festival," is one of the most important cultural happenings in South East England. Attracting audiences of up to 70,000 people, the festival crams in an impressive 200 fun things to do, including clas…
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