Canterbury Holidays

Holidays in the UK don't come much better than a week or so in Canterbury. The Kent town is, of course, home to a magnificent cathedral. But there's so much more to Canterbury and Kent for a UK holiday. Canterbury is one of the most popular destinations in England, largely down to Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. These were pilgrims' stories told along the Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury. There's yet more history here as the town dates back to before Roman times when the first cathedral was built. The modern cathedral has a bloody past, the Archbishop Thomas Beckett was murdered there in the 12th century. Today, people flock to his tomb. On your Canterbury holiday, you'll be making pilgrimages of your own, to the wonderful shops and stunning old buildings. And if you tire of Canterbury, you're just a short hop from central London and a train or boat ride from continental Europe.

 

Holidays in the UK to Canterbury offer plenty of tales to tell the folks back home. In fact, a Canterbury Tales visitor attraction brings Chaucer's characters to life with a trip back in time to 14th-century England. Meanwhile, wine lovers will enjoy a guided tour and tastings at Elham Valley, one of the many vineyards in Kent. And children and adults alike will be enchanted by Druidstone Park, an idyllic woodland with small animals, play areas, walks and a shop. Enjoy a UK holiday in Canterbury and you'll find yet more history at Augustine's Abbey, an English Heritage site founded in the 6th century and rebuilt in the 11th. Or how about the oldest church in England, St Martin's, or Chilham Castle, built in 1616 and now home to many public events?

 

If you're after accommodation for your UK holiday in Canterbury, Kent, holiday lodges, parks and cottages are abundant, but not the only option. Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and other towns in the region all have plenty accommodation, from four-star hotels to cheap and cheerful hostels. Bed and breakfasts, guest houses and camping and caravanning are other accommodation options around Canterbury and Kent. Whatever you choose, your welcome is sure to be a warm one in this sunny corner of southern England.