Canterbury Tales

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An extremely popular family attraction tells the story of medieval life through the characters made famous by Geoffrey Chaucer. The Canterbury Tales is housed in the historic church of St Margarets, which would have been known to real medieval pilgrims.

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of medieval Canterbury through interactive displays, authentic recreations of street scenes, and a modern retelling of Chaucer's Tale.

Follow Chaucer's Pilgrims from the Tabard tavern in London, to the shrine of St Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Audio guides are available in many languages and thete is a special childen's audio guide.

Be warned: in the summer months Canterbury Tales can be very crowded; the attraction is a popular destination for school groups and tour busses, so you may have to line up and wait your turn.

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St. Margarets Street, Canterbury, Kent, England, CT1 2TG

About Canterbury Tales
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Easy walking distance from Canterbury High Street. Three paid parking lots nearby, though no on-site parking.
Website: Canterbury Tales
Email: info@canterburytales.org.uk
Phone: 01227 479227
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OS TR148577
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

Nearest Attractions

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery - 0.1 miles (Museum)

Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum)

Canterbury Roman Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum)

Christ Church Gateway - 0.1 miles (Historic Building)

Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas - 0.1 miles (Abbey)

Blackfriars - 0.1 miles (Historic Building)

Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Garden - 0.1 miles (Historic Building)

Canterbury, St Peter's church - 0.1 miles (Historic Church)

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Canterbury - 0.8 miles away

Fordwich - 2.4 miles away

Chilham - 5.6 miles away

Whitstable - 6.2 miles away

Godmersham - 7 miles away

Wye - 9.1 miles away

Barfreston - 10.4 miles away

Lyminge - 11.2 miles away

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