Canterbury, located in Kent County south-east of London, is one of the oldest small towns in England, and is also the earliest site of the Roman Catholic Church in England. Known as the "Back Garden of London"
Completely do not cheat the town suggest good weather to go again, many British people like to go to this travel, sunny Canterbury is really very great, the whole town can not go anywhere, restaurants also have a lot of various supermarkets ah shopping what are very complete.
📸 Canterbury photo clock in
🔸west gate garden
The Westgate garden was once a private residential garden, dating back almost thousands of years to ancient Rome.
It is a beautiful public garden with wide lawns and tall trees, with beds of colorful flowers that bloom from spring to autumn. Stroll along the river path to see the clear water and weeping willows, as well as leisurely ducks and swans
An old town garden full of Shakespearean architecture. The crystal clear river flows slowly through the center of the town, reflecting the fairy-tale house on one side, becoming the most beautiful scenery of the town. The Shakespearean manor house stands in silence amid trees, flowers and a babbling stream flowing under a short, low bridge. It is now a famous public leisure garden in the area. Swans and ducks can often be seen in the river beside the garden. Vibrant vitality, a reflection of the past, a great view, and a photo. It is like returning to the Monet Garden many years ago, the oily landscape.
🔸The King's Mile
Start your journey on this boutique-filled street, wander through it and explore the unique local shops. The whole street is very lively, medieval buildings and various shops as well as coffee shops, souvenir shops, easy to shop and shoot, several angles can take the background of the church
🔸 The crooked house
A 16th-century wood-framed building with the illusion of imminent collapse, the Windows and door frames are slanted and have undergone multiple restorations, retaining the old wooden beams and floors inside. Now a bookstore cafe, it is truly an architectural wonder and a symbol of the long history and unique charm of the city of Canterbury.
🔸 Canterbury Cathedral
It is the cradle of British Christian civilization and the witness of the rise and development of British Christianity, so it is called the "gate of heaven". Built in 324 AD, it is the largest and most magnificent Catholic church in the world, with a very traditional and sacred shape, and the entire building presents the structure of a cross.
One of the oldest churches in England, it has survived all the vicissitudes of life, and the existing buildings are mainly in the Gothic style of the 11th to 15th centuries, and the cathedral is famous for its magnificent spire, fine stained glass and rich history.
Canterbury Cathedral is close to the East Coast line, about 90 kilometers from London, convenient transportation, there are frequent local bus services connecting the city and the surrounding area. Canterbury Railway Station is about an hour away by high speed train from London St Pancras station. You can also drive from the M2 or A2 with clear signs along the way.
It is open all year round, but the exact time may change according to the season and special events. Please check the official website: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/ in advance. Audio Tours and timed guided Tours are available on site, the latter telling the story of the church's history more vividly. If you want to visit more surrounding attractions, you can buy a joint ticket.
🚞 Traffic Guide
Train:
Approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour from St Pancras International Station
About an hour and a half from Victoria Station
Return: £20 to £40
Long-distance bus:
Time: About 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Prices: £5 to £15
In a private car:
Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
To the small garden in Canterbury, choose a seafood and French food without stepping on the thunder!! It's even better than London!
1️⃣Chapman's | Delicious seafood! If it's just one, it has to be that one
Just beside the garden, while waiting for the food can also go to the garden to take photos, no delay! We did not book directly walk in. Fortunately, guests who came after 1h were told that the reception would end at noon, and everyone should try to go before 13:00!
Recommended dishes:
🍽️ Seafood sharing plate real price, we were 100 pounds +, lobster, black tiger prawns, mussels, scallops are super delicious and fresh!!
🍽️crispy egg: Soft boiled egg crispy egg is delicious
🍽️ Oyster: My friend said that the sauce is very special and fresh. The sauce is wonderful
🍽️ fries: These fries are the best in the UK, the thick potato, even out of truffle season only normal taste, is also OK!
🍽️ Apple pie: caramelized top, apple bottom, still delicious,
2️⃣ Cote Canterbury | Beautiful French food
Next to the main pedestrian street, there are holland and barrett health care products, hotel chocolate and so on
Recommended dishes:
🍽️ Red wine beef: This must be ordered!! We all voted No. 1, the beef stew was super bad, and the mashed potatoes were smooth and thick
🍽️ Lamb: It's on the spring limited menu, and super tender is also recommended!
🍷 wine is good, rose wine is wonderful
Souffle is not recommended, salty eating is not used to...
The fries have a black truffle flavor, but they're so-so
Canterbury is super beautiful and worth going to, even very easy to buy, hotel chocolate, holland and barrett are all on the same street, only one day is a little pity, it is really a good place to stay for two days, Canterbury is good! Come back next time.
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