History and Heritage

- Geoffrey Chaucer,The Canterbury Tales Prologue

"Specially from every shires ende of Engelond to Canterbury they wende - Geoffrey Chaucer,The Canterbury Tales Prologue"

Canterbury is of great historical importance to the history of England and is a prominent centre of literary heritage, attracting over 2.5 million visitors every year*. Famous for shimmering spires, narrow cobbled streets and magnificent period buildings, this is a charming and eclectic city steeped in 2000 years of rich history.

The Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church established Canterbury as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Canterbury Tales is also a historical experience into the Middle Ages, charting the journey of the Pilgrims from London. This, along with museums and Castles give Canterbury a host of historical treasures to explore.

*Figures taken from www.canterburyguide.co.uk

For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk