Canterbury Information
Pilgrims have flocked to Canterbury ever since the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170, and across the centuries this pilgrimage has continued, as people from far and wide fill ancient thoroughfares in their search for inspiration.
The magnificence of the cathedral is the essence of Canterbury, but the city is multi-faceted, containing all the elements of a modern and vibrant cultural centre.
Restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and live music venues underpin the city's endless appeal. Theatregoers have the choice of the city centre's renowned Marlowe Theatre or the Gulbenkian Theatre at the University of Kent at Canterbury, while every October, the Canterbury Festival invigorates the city with music and arts rarely seen out of London.
Despite its links to tradition, Canterbury is the shopper's delight, with retailers such as Debenhams, Zara, Next, Marks & Spencer and Fenwick's having stores in the multi-million pound Whitefriars development.
The city is best explored on foot, and visitors who take the time to walk the maze of intriguing side streets will find a rich variety of specialist shops, welcoming cafés and pubs in which to relax.
Alternatively take a stroll along the banks of the River Stour as it passes through the city.
Restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and live music venues underpin the city's endless appeal. Theatregoers have the choice of the city centre's renowned Marlowe Theatre or the Gulbenkian Theatre at the University of Kent at Canterbury, while every October, the Canterbury Festival invigorates the city with music and arts rarely seen out of London.
Despite its links to tradition, Canterbury is the shopper's delight, with retailers such as Debenhams, Zara, Next, Marks & Spencer and Fenwick's having stores in the multi-million pound Whitefriars development.
The city is best explored on foot, and visitors who take the time to walk the maze of intriguing side streets will find a rich variety of specialist shops, welcoming cafés and pubs in which to relax.
Alternatively take a stroll along the banks of the River Stour as it passes through the city.