I’d heard many good things about Canterbury, and was excited to visit the historic town. From its famous cathedral, to the river flowing through the town, it has all the things that make a lovely English village.
We visited in October, and got to enjoy a rare bit of autumn sun. We started our day with a delicious hot chocolate from Tiny Tim’s Tearoom, before making our way through the historic centre towards the cathedral.
The cathedral is obviously the star of the city, and for good reason. Built in the 11th century, Canterbury Cathedral is one of England’s most important and impressive historic buildings. It is famous for its connection to Thomas Becket, who was murdered here in 1170, and for its role as the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The cathedral is incredibly expansive, with beautiful stained-glass windows, towering stonework and centuries of history around every corner.
We also visited the historic leaning bookshop, which was one of our favourite little discoveries of the day. The charming old building, with its wonderfully wonky appearance, felt like something straight out of a storybook.
The River Stour running through the city makes for beautiful scenery, and we enjoyed wandering across the historic bridges and watching the ducks swimming along the river. We also stopped by a few charity shops and picked up some bits and pieces for our Halloween costumes.
Canterbury was exactly what I’d hoped for: beautiful historic buildings, cosy little shops, plenty of character and lots to explore on foot. It made for a lovely autumn day out and somewhere I’d happily return to.
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