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.
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.
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.