Traditional and modern...our city combines a rich history with exciting modern attractions.
Historic location
Canterbury has a historic city centre - the world-famous cathedral is part of a World Heritage Site. As well as the cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's church, Canterbury also boasts two castles, six museums and attractions that let you step back in time to the Middle Ages.
A city of learning
Canterbury is a traditional, safe city, and one that inspires learning. It is the home of three universities, and you can immediately sense that from the feeling you get on the streets - with cafés, restaurants and traditional English pubs.
City highlights:
- historic cathedral city
- medieval architecture
- only 60 minutes from London
- countryside and the sea close by
- wide choice of shops, cafés and restaurants
- music, movies and theatre
- good libraries and bookshops
- road and rail links to other UK towns and cities, and France.
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