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CANTERBURY TALES VISITOR ATTRACTION

St Margaret’s Street,
Canterbury
CT1 2TG
t: 01904 261262
e: btaylor@canterburytales.org.uk
w: www.canterburytales.org.uk

Join us for medieval misadventures! Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era in this fabulous recreation of medieval life; a unique introduction to Canterbury and its famous literary connection.


Your pilgrimage from London to Canterbury places you in the midst of a story-telling contest, as five of Geoffrey Chaucer’s most entertaining tales of love, romance, jealousy and trickery are brought vividly to life. Set inside the former St Margaret’s Church, this stunning reconstruction of 14th century medieval England provides the backdrop for a journey of discovery.

 

Your pilgrimage begins in the Tabard Inn, where you meet the first of our costumed guides. You are invited to then share five of Chaucer's most famous tales with our entertaining audio guide, featuring the vocal talent of Prunella Scales, Bernard Cribbins, Robert Powell and more! Your journey ends with our second costumed guide at the shrine of St Thomas Becket - be sure to be ready to share your tales from your pilgrimage!

 

The Canterbury Tales is an award winning attraction based in the centre of Canterbury. It provides an excellent introduction to the historic Cathedral City and its famous literary connection- Geoffrey Chaucer.  A hugely entertaining and enjoyable experience for everyone. Having welcomed more than two million visitors from all over the world, including many families, groups and school children, The Canterbury Tales has proved to be a firm favourite for the city and remains to be one of the ‘must do, must see’ attractions in Kent. Special events run frequently throughout the year – especially at weekends and during school holidays.

 

For more details, visit www.canterburytales.org.uk

 

2016 Events:

Contagious! – 27th-31st October (Plague has swept across Medieval England and terrified citizens are evacuating London. The road to Canterbury is dangerous; contagious citizens are everywhere. A cure is out there… but will you find it? Dare you make the journey?)

Family-Friendly Medieval Trick or Treat- 24th-28th October 3-5pm

Artisan Christmas Gift Fair- 26th-27th  November

Magical Medieval Christmas – 17th-18th December

 

Testimonials (from Trip Advisor):

"Great Walk Through History” - A great starting point for a visit to Canterbury. The tales are hilarious and a good introduction to Chaucer. Lots of laughter in our tour and the actors were very good at setting the scene. Loved it!

"Excellent attraction brought to life by the wonderful staff" - Our scullion Mark added some wonderful pep to our day with his fascinating insight into Chaucer's tales and knowledge of heraldry and meads-of which we got to try (yum!). Very interesting attraction with lots for all ages. Funny and we walked away having learned something!

Day Out” - Visited this place after seeing a brochure about it in our hotel. I'm in a wheelchair so worried it would be hard for me but the staff were great and helped me into there lift at certain points throughout the tour. The tour it's self was great and at times funny. You were even given the choice to dress up . Friendly helpful staff and a great way to spend an hour going over history but in a fun way. Must visit.

History is Fun” - If you want to know more about the history of Canterbury and the Church of England, Canterbury tales is a fun and family friendly way to learn all about it. Get the sights and smells of history with a fraction of the cost of places like the London Dungeons.

Fave place in Kent, UK, the world!” - This is a great story, and this place tells the story well. Mysterious and magical for young kids. The smell, the ambiance and staff all go together to make this a top attraction!