Well-known places in Canterbury

Special places in Canterbury

The list below will give you an introduction to some of the unique, and fascinating, places in and around Canterbury, and across the region of Kent in England.

Further down the page, there are also a handful of Canterbury-themed Instagram links to take a look through – a picture’s worth a thousand words, after all.

Canterbury Cathedral

From Wikipedia:

“Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site. Its formal title is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ, Canterbury.”

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St Martin’s Church

“St Martin’s is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. It’s architecture is part Roman, Saxon, Norman and mediaeval. It was here that Queen Bertha prayed in 580 AD and later where St Augustine based his first mission in 597AD until King Ethelbert granted him the land for the Abbey and the Cathedral which, with St Martin’s, now form Canterbury’s UNSECO World Heritage Site.”

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St Augustine’s Abbey

“Founded in AD 598 by St Augustine himself, this once-great abbey proclaims the rebirth of Christianity in southern England. It’s a must-see for anyone visiting the Canterbury World Heritage Site.”

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Westgate Gardens

Westgate Gardens “is within easy walking distance of Canterbury West train station and is in the heart of the very popular and bohemian West End district, with ample shops, cafes, restaurants and bars…”

“The park consists of large lawn areas that are perfect for picnics and sunbathing, as well as riverside and park footpaths shaded by a variety of trees including redwood, ash, Scots pine, walnut, spruce, beech and tulip. Another major attraction in the park is the Oriental Plane Tree, which is more than 200 years old…”

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Westgate Towers

“Built in 1380, the Westgate Towers is England’s largest surviving Medieval Gateway. Approximately 60 foot high and built of Kentish ragstone c1380, it is the last surviving of Canterbury’s 7 medieval gates, one of Canterbury’s iconic landmarks…”

“Visitors can explore its rich history and take in the spectacular views of the city from the battlements viewpoint. Also part of the attraction are the original felons’ cells built c1830 in the gaol extension…”

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Canterbury Roman Museum

“Canterbury Roman Museum provides a fascinating and family-friendly insight into life in Roman Britain. Visitors can explore Canterbury’s history, wander through the marketplace and discover hidden treasures as they step back, and down, to the streets of Roman Canterbury…”

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visually: Canterbury on Instagram

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