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Canterbury Cathedral

The Precincts, CT1 2EH, England
01227 762 862
As featured in Day trips from London
Ranked #1 of 32 attractions in Canterbury
4.5 of 5 stars 273 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The first Church of England, this historic gothic-style cathedral dates back to 597, which served as a rich and powerful monastery of Benedictine...... more » Owner description: The first Church of England, this historic gothic-style cathedral dates back to 597, which served as a rich and powerful monastery of Benedictine monks in the 12th century. « less
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Just being able to walk in the grounds after all public have been shown out is fantastic. Memorable. More

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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Excellent visit, lovely architecture, nice atmosphere. More

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England
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Even though there is an entrance fee, this cathedral is well worth a visit. Even though it is often busy, it retains a peaceful, calm atmosphere. More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Canterbury Cathedral is quite extensive and each element offers a different character. Perhaps the most striking part of the Cathedral is free - that's the view form a hilltop nearby. I recommend the University campus, Chartham Hatch from the Canterbury end of The Pilgrim's Way (see it as the Pilgrims did), or the playing fields at the top of Westgate... More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Whether you are religious or not this is a monument to man. To think how this was was built without any technology is incredible. To stand in the center of the cathedral and look up is amazing. I have seen the complaints about the cost of access but the cost of maintenance of such a spectacular building and to do... More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A very good day out, beautiful building and friendly staff but i think it was just a bit too pricey! More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Canterbury cathedral is just beyond the cathredral gate, in the Butter Market. The cathedral is very grand and both the gardens and cathedral well worth while. BUT, don't miss the walk through the Kings School, which leds you out to Palace Street and the King's Mile. Canterbury is a beautiful city, if you explore beyond the High Street. More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

As a tourist guide, I'm generally interested in historical places - this is one I want to come back to again and again. Words in a short review don't do it justice - spirituality, beauty, medieval building genius, historical significance - just a few that come to mind. You can spend hours and hours there and if you're lucky, as... More

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derbyshire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Disappointed that we had to pay to go into the grounds of the cathedral you cant just walk around the outside but its a lovely place, nice little corners to sit in and enjoy the sun, recommend that you do the guided tour It is beautiful inside and if you go when evensong is on you can hear the choir... More

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Dalton, Georgia,USA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

THe cathedral was very nice,but having been to most of the great cathedrals in England, not that much better or worse. It does have more historical significance however,and coming into town on the Pilgrim's Way gives you sort of a feeling of what the Pilgrims saw as they approached. The town is charming and seems to grow right out of... More

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