The Best Sights in Canterbury, England

By
Lilly E
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The ancient city of Canterbury is so steeped in history and packed full of interesting sights that it can be hard not to miss anything on your trip. If you only have one or two days to spare, here are the top sights you should make sure you see before you go.

Canterbury Cathedral

Located at the city’s center and looming over the surrounding rooftops, Canterbury cathedral is hard to miss. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth a proposer visit. Walk around the grounds and take a look inside this magnificent architectural work.

Harry Potter Shop

Nestled in the narrow winding street below the cathedral is the shop devoted to all things Harry Potter. Harry Potter fans can find anything their hearts desire.

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Hogwarts is AMAZING 😍

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Dunking Stool

As you walk down the main street you can see an old witches’ dunking stool. It was used in the Middle Ages to try and discover witches!

Canterbury Gardens

The city has some lovely walled gardens located just outside the main shopping area. They have shaped bushes and foliage, a running water stream, and perfectly mown lawns in the English style.

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Can you guess how many red tulips are on this picture? 10? 22? 46..or…? Comment below! Now, shall we head over to beautiful Canterbury, Kent? It's a gloriously sunny Spring day here in Britain today and although we are staying home, it's well worth it to keep safe so we can enjoy views like this again. Love this by @constantinamoi . This ancient city, famous throughout the world, known and loved by Dickens features largely in David Copperfield , ". . . the sunny street of Canterbury, dozing as it were in the hot light . . . the sight if its old houses and gateways, and the stately, grey Cathedral, with the rooks sailing round the towers". And of course the setting for the famous The Canterbury Tales, a collection of 24 stories that runs to over 17,000 lines written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer. I've mentioned that before as it makes me seem very, very smart when I do. The reality is I just dropped my precious Tip Tree jam on the floor and now what am I to spread on my toast?! . This is thought to be England’s most historic river. Certainly in Roman and medieval times the river was a major transport route, connecting Canterbury with mainland Europe. As you would expect, everything has a long and flowing history in good old Blighty. The name Stour has existed since A.D. 686, thanks to those cheeky invading Saxons. After flowing through Canterbury the river becomes tidal and eventually enters the sea at Pegwell Bay, close to the site of the landing of the first Christian mission to southern England, St Augustine, in 597 AD . Have a beautiful, peaceful and safe Sunday… Great shot by @constantinamoi 🇬🇧 To be featured, follow and tag us. 'Ta very much! 🇬🇧

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The Canterbury Tales Museum

The Canterbury Tales Museum takes visitors back to the time of Chaucer as you relive the iconic moments from Medieval England’s most famous tales.