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Hours in Caterbury

Live the Journey

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Visit Canterbury Castle

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Take a Canterbury Walking Tour

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Crooked House of Canterbury

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The charms of Canterbury can’t be captured in a single guide, but I’ll paint a picture of what you can expect on your Canterbury day trip from London.

Morning

Visit Canterbury Castle

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8:45 AM

No day trip to Canterbury is complete without a tour of Canterbury Castle. One of the three original castles of Kent, the stalwart remains a prominent landmark of the city’s medieval defences.

Morning

Canterbury Tales Walking Tour

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11:30 AM

Between the oldest English-speaking church in the world and other heritage structures, Canterbury is made for historians (and hipster Instagrammers alike).

Afternoon

Visit Crooked House of Canterbury

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1:45 PM

Sir John Boys House, King’s Gallery, Crooked House of Canterbury; this skewed façade has many names and few answers.

Take Canterbury Historic Riverboat Tour

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3:30 PM

One of the most pleasing things to do is a Canterbury boat trip – you get to rest your feet, click away on your camera and watch the scenery idle by..

Afternoon

Evening

Visit Westgate Towers of Canterbury

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5:00 PM

Westgate is one of seven medieval city gates built to defend the city from invasions, standing at an impressive 18 meters high..

Evening

Unwind at Westgate Gardens

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6:30 PM

Forget the Cathedral or Castle or meandering river tours – the highlight of your Canterbury day trip is Westgate Gardens.

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The unique experiences in Canterbury belong to this city only, begging you to return here over and over again.

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