Canterbury, a county in Kent, is about an hour away from London by train.
It's believed that Christianity spread from Canterbury, making it one of England's most visited cities.This cathedral has witnessed many important events throughout history and is a pilgrimage center for Christians.The Stour River runs through the city, revealing postcard-like landscapes.It's even possible to stop by the seaside towns after visiting the city and get some fresh air.If you want to relax, get away from the crowd, and enjoy nature and history, then you must visit here.
Canterbury Cathedral: A Sacred Place
Canterbury Cathedral was founded by St. Augustine 1400 years ago. This is where Justin Welby serves as the leader of the Church of England and Anglican community. This cathedral is famous around the world because Thomas Becket, the archbishop and saint of the period, was assassinated in it by King Henry II. The story of pilgrims going to St. Thomas Becket's tomb is told in a parable in the book Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The stories have helped make this place famous.
The cathedral charges an entrance fee. Here's the ticket info:
It's one of England's oldest parks: Westgate Gardens
The London gate and the old Roman wall are still in this park, so it's an ancient site.It's free to enter.
Around the City: Stour River
It's a visual feast watching the Stour River.With a river tour, you can see the city from different angles if you have time.
The Crooked House: Famous House From Novels
You pass a crooked 17th-century house on Palace Street as you wander the streets of Canterbury. The Crooked House is a famous and interesting old English house that Charles Dickens wrote about. There's a quote from the famous author's David Copperfield at the entrance.
"A very old house bulging over the road…leaning forward, trying to see who was passing on the narrow pavement below."
It's now a second-hand bookstore that donates some of its income to the homeless.This only made me admire Canterbury more!
Whitstable: Gorgeous Beach Town
Once you're done touring Canterbury, head to Whitstable, a seaside town in Kent.By car, it takes about 20 minutes, but you can also take the train from Canterbury East.By train, it takes about 40-50 minutes via Faversham.One-way prices are around 10 GBP.Here's the link to the ticket details:
Whitstable is the place to fall in love with!I loved the food, the sea, the dogs, the peace, the calm...Try some seafood while you're here, since seafood and oysters are the most important livelihoods here.Based on the reviews, we went to Lobster Shack.We didn't make a reservation, but it was a little busy because it was Saturday.About 15 minutes were spent waiting at the door.I'm glad we waited, because the place was great.There's nothing better than fish and chips:) https://www.thelobstershack.co.uk/
Having fun here is guaranteed once you get here!
Cheers:)
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