Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer’s colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, their stories of love, romance, jealousy and trickery are vividly re-created with all the fun and excitement of Chaucer’s famous Tales. The Canterbury Tales is a stunningly accurate re-creation of medieval life. With audio-guides in English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese, it provides an excellent introduction to the City and its famous literary connection.
Opening Times: Open all year. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Visit Time: 40 mins.
Address: 01227 479227 (Information Line).
Dates: until 31/03/2010
County: Kent
Families & children friendly: Yes
Website: www.canterburytales.org.uk
Further Information
Address: The Canterbury Tales, St Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG.