Canterbury history

Canterbury and the surrounding area has a whole host of history and heritage for you to discover. Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has two castles, six museums and an attraction that lets you step back in time to the Middle Ages. The Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St. Martins Church form the trio of World Heritage Sites in Canterbury. The Abbey was founded in 597AD. Along side these, there is Canterbury Tales, where you can step back into the Middle Ages and join the pilgrims on their journey from London to Canterbury Cathedral.