I visited here alone during Christmas. The entrance fee was a little overpriced but it is a…read morebeautiful cathedral. I did love the history of the place and would recommend getting a tour to understand what you are seeing rather than walking through on your own. With the town built up around the cathedral it's nice to go to the Christmas market that is now within the cathedral walls. Overall it's a nice way to spend a day. If you are staying close by they do have buses that run into town at a cheap fare which is better than driving there and then finding parking

Canturybury big attraction...and its huge! Originally established in 597 AD, this gargantuan…read morecathedral went through several reconstructions due to fires and wars, and has a mix of Romanesque and Gothic, blending together harmoniously. More Fun Facts: -Monks got free unlimited beer! Water wasn't safe to drink back then. -Some of the stained glass look like Disney characters, done by Hungarian artists in the 1950s-60s whom later wen to work for Disney -£18-£21/$24-28 Entry Fee is quite pricy! Though kids are free... -I was passive aggressively politely asked to leave the courtyard because I was there 30 minutes before the official opening time of 10AM.

Highly recommend visiting St. Augustine's Abbey. The centre is very pleasant, and the audio tour is…read morequite informative! I was blown away to see how much as survived (and to learn how much didn't). Definitely check it out!

St Augustine's abbey marks the start of Christianity in England as it was founded by St Augustine…read morecirca 597 AD. There is a museum on site which tells the story of this Canterbury World Heritage site and it is wonderfully peaceful to wander around the ruins. In the Summer this is the venue for open-air theatre which provides a romantic setting for Shakespearean plays.

As you amble your way along St. George's Street on your way to Canterbury Cathedral, it would…read morebehoove to stop and drink in glorious St. George's Tower. It has storied and surprising history, most interesting being the fact that it is the last remaining vestige of the medieval church of St George the Martyr. The church, documented as far back as 1122 (!), is best known as the place where playwright Christopher Marlowe (Doctor Faustus) was baptized. It survived more than EIGHT centuries, but couldn't survive those damned Germans and their "Baedecker Blitz" bombing raid of Canterbury on June 1, 1942. If what remains is any indication, the church must have been a site to see. If you like Gothic architecture, you've come to the right place: There's a pointed archway (ogival), crenellated parapet (defensive structure at the roof-level), and two-light windows of the Gothic "perpendicular" style. Another great feature is the Clock Tower. While most clock towers are centerpieces near the top and inside a church, St. George's clock juts out over St. George's Street. Make sure to look closely, as you'll see a gargoyle on the underside. Also go underneath the tower to see its fascinating underside! When I've been there (always in the summer), Caffè Nero has had tables out in the small plaza right by the Tower. It's a great place to stop, check out the tower, and have a snack and drink before taking on Canterbury's grand Cathedral.

Canterbury Cathedral is a truly awe-inspiring structure. It doesn't begin well with the entrance…read moresquashed into a market square of shops but once you're inside the beauty or the building is obvious. I don't know much about architecture so I can't tell you what style it is built in but even to an amateur eye it is spectacular. You are allowed to tour the entire building and usually there are guided tours by local residents. On Sundays there are no tours but audioguides are available in a selection of European languages. Things to watch out for is the plaque commemorating the volunteer fire wardens who kept watch over the cathedral during WW II, the extraordinary memorial to Thomas Becket, murdered Archbishop of Canterbury, and the inner sanctum where you can see the seats of the Cardinals. Though my personal favourite cathedral is Lincoln, Canterbury is well worth a visit.

Definitely can't miss this if you come to visit Canterbury! The cathedral is a very impressive…read morelandmark and you can see it all over the city.