Canterbury

Canterbury

Canterbury is a storied city in England defined by its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Visitors can explore a maze of medieval streets, ancient city walls, and timber-framed houses, or browse riverside shops. The city also serves as a gateway to the Kent coast, providing easy access to the seaside charm of Whitstable and the white cliffs of Dover.

Escape to Canterbury on a relaxing coach holiday and discover one of England's most storied cities. For over 800 years, people have flocked here on pilgrimage, and it's easy to see why. The magnificent cathedral—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of the Anglican faith—towers over a charming maze of medieval streets, ancient city walls, and cozy timber-framed houses.

Spend your time exploring the breathtaking cathedral, stepping back in time with the tales of Chaucer’s pilgrims, or simply browsing the riverside shops. If you fancy a change of scenery, the Kent coast is just a stone's throw away, with the seaside charm of Whitstable and the iconic white cliffs of Dover nearby. Take a look at our coach holidays to Canterbury and let us take care of the driving while you relax.

Places of Interest

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kent. This medieval masterpiece features a Gothic nave, Romanesque crypt, and the iconic Bell Harry Tower. Visitors come to see some of England's oldest stained glass and the site where Thomas Becket was murdered, an event that established the cathedral as a major pilgrimage destination.

Canterbury Cathedral is the heart of the global Anglican Communion and the official seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Its history began in 597 when St Augustine first arrived to bring Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons. The building we see today is a medieval masterpiece that evolved over centuries, combining a soaring Gothic nave and a Romanesque crypt with the iconic Bell Harry Tower. It is most famous as the site where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered by Henry II’s knights in 1170, an event that turned the cathedral into a major pilgrimage site and inspired Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cathedral is filled with breathtaking stained glass—some of the oldest in England—and a haunting crypt. You can still visit the spot where Becket was killed, while the surrounding cloisters and chapter house give a real sense of old monastic life. The sheer scale and artistry of the place leave a lasting impression on everyone who visits.

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