Canterbury Tales, Canterbury
The Canterbury Tales attraction is housed in the historic building of St. Margaret’s Church. It is situated on St. Margaret’s Street, several blocks southwest of Canterbury Cathedral. Kent’s most mentioned attraction has stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer of the 14th century. It’s a reconstruction of Medieval England. Visitors perceive the sights, sounds and smells of a Medieval environment.
All the scenes and characters are very colourful, accurate and interesting. The Canterbury Tales museum provides the exciting audio introduction to the mysterious city and its literary characters and guides. This stunning trip over 500 years back is attractive for kids and adults. The museum is open daily; visiting hours vary from about 10.00am - 5.00pm depending on the month.
All the scenes and characters are very colourful, accurate and interesting. The Canterbury Tales museum provides the exciting audio introduction to the mysterious city and its literary characters and guides. This stunning trip over 500 years back is attractive for kids and adults. The museum is open daily; visiting hours vary from about 10.00am - 5.00pm depending on the month.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Canterbury. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Canterbury Tales on Map
Sight Name: Canterbury Tales
Sight Location: Canterbury, England (See walking tours in Canterbury)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Canterbury, England (See walking tours in Canterbury)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Canterbury, England
Create Your Own Walk in Canterbury
Creating your own self-guided walk in Canterbury is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Canterbury Cathedral and Grounds
Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest churches that played a crucial role in English Christianity, stands within its own walled area, surrounded by Medieval buildings and ruins.
At the heart of this ensemble rises the cathedral itself, a magnificent example of medieval architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you enter, you'll pass through the imposing Christ Church Gate, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
At the heart of this ensemble rises the cathedral itself, a magnificent example of medieval architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you enter, you'll pass through the imposing Christ Church Gate, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Canterbury Introduction Walking Tour
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage City and one of the most visited cities in England. Canterbury has a long history and has been occupied since Paleolithic times. It was the capital of the Celtic Cantiaci, Romans settled the area for centuries, and the site was the capital of the Kingdom of Kent.
Saint Augustine arrived in Canterbury in 597 to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Saint Augustine arrived in Canterbury in 597 to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles