Canterbury Cathedral

Advantages: Historical benefits,good attraction for all the family to learn about
Disadvantages: Mnay steps to climb.Apart form that none

...Well as my Dover castle review seemed to go down rather well with ratings received, and this is a rather local attraction to me, I thought I would do a review won Canterbury cathedral. I can view this beautifully from my office window on my construction site, which I think is a privilege really. History of the Cathedral Well I should think most people know something about the cathedral and its history but I will merely scratch the surface of it in this review im sure? The Cathedral was founded in 597AD by St Augustine who landed on the south east corner of England as a missionary from Rome. St Augustine was given a site in Canterbury to set up his church and this was St Martins, which still stands today. This was given to him by the then King of England Ethelbert. This Church was used throughout the Roman occupation and in...

Jamie73 19.07.2007 · Read review
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Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

Advantages: First rate entertainment
Disadvantages: Not a single one!

...I do not think that we laughed so much in ages! The animated Canterbury Tales is a masterful and extremely well done re-telling of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The animation is better than first rate. The animations were undertaken by some of the top animators in Europe, made in Wales and Russia the production values were exceedingly good. It was almost possible to forget that they were animations, sometimes, the work was so exquisite. The Canterbury Tales were written by Geoffrey Chaucer who was a scholar, a gentleman, a diplomat and also something of a 14th century secret agent. The Canterbury Tales was not entirely finished, but must be one of the most enduring pieces of fiction ever written in England. The characters of the pilgrims who were taking part in the pilgrimage form London to Thomas a Becket's shrine in...

Martinscholes 12.10.2005 (13.10.2005) · Read review
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Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury

Advantages: A little bit of calm (and it's free!)
Disadvantages: It's tiny

...Could one visit Canterbury and not feel the inexorable tug of the majestic Cathedral? The grandeur and beauty of the building and precincts are well documented and its history formidable. In 1170 four knights, believing themselves to be acting on the instruction of Henry II, murdered Archbistop Thomas Becket in the Cathedral. Until the destruction of his shrine in 1538 by Thomas Cromwell, the cathedral became a place of pilgrimage for the old and the sick. Millions passed through in the hope of redemption in the presence of the shrine of the saint devoted to the poor and the needy. However, ice-cream vendors, jugglers, whining children, French coach tour groups and Japanese snappers can easily dominate a visit today. The hustle, the bustle, the queues and the elbows can all make for a demanding and sticky summer morning outing...

Kirsty1 18.06.2002 · Read review
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THE CANTERBURY TALES VISITOR ATTRACTION

Advantages: Wonderful experience, excellently presented, combination of sounds, smells and sights
Disadvantages: Can be busy in summer

...***** Firstly, I’ll just make clear from the outset, that this op is on only one attraction in Canterbury, the Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction. I have given Ciao a few product suggestions of late, but was advised to write about the attraction under the category of the nearest town, since they only wanted the major cities (Edinburgh, London etc) to have subcategories of attractions and museums. I’ve just explained this so you don’t rate me as UH straight off for writing about only one aspect of this fabulous historical city – believe me, if I could write about everything that Canterbury had to offer, I would! I decided however that since this is one of my favourite places to visit whenever I return down south, it really was worthy of a mention in its own right. ***** I am pretty sure that most people...

weebagpuss 08.04.2001 · Read review
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Canterbury Christ Church College, best time of my life....

Advantages: Good courses, good tutors, great social scene, friendly and welcoming
Disadvantages: Accomodation limited

...I studied a combined honours degree in Business Studies & Sport Science and I'd do it again without hesitation. Initially Canterbury Christ Church wasn't top of my list, yet with an unexpected set of grades it was Canterbury that were the first to offer me a place and the chance to visit the campus. I visited for the first time on a snowy December day just a few days before Christmas. As I disembarked the train from London and walked up the High Street toward the campus it was almost picture perfect for the time of year with the old tudor shops and the smell of roasted chestnuts in the air. On arriving at the campus it struck me that the majority of students there are reasonably local or from London and its suburbs. There are also a small number of foreign students from all corners of the globe. The atmosphere is very welcoming...

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Canterbury Fever

Advantages: Absolutely beautiful
Disadvantages: Too many tourists

...You all know what it is like after Christmas, the desire to flee the country but not a penny to do it with. This year I decided that after Christmas I would take myself on a short break to Canterbury to try and rid myself of the post Christmas blues. Living in Ipswich Canterbury really isnt that difficult to get to. Having taken the train to London and catching a connection to Canterbury the only difficult task was remembering that only the first four carriages of the train went to Canterbury! I was very disappointed when I arrived at Canterbury West train station, it was in such bad repair that it seemed almost derelict and the smell was so vile that London seemed a more desirable venue for my mini break. I was soon in more joyful mood when a very chirpy taxi driver sped away from the station and through the windy roads...

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Canterbury Castle

Advantages: It's free
Disadvantages: You need to use your imagination

...If you can't get to Bodiam, Canterbury Castle is well worth a look. It is not very far away from the centre of town and is one of the quieter visitor attractions. Best of all, you can enjoy it for FREE which is always a bonus in my book. It is interesting if you have the time to walk round the town to see the role the castle would have played in the city's defences as parts of the old city wall are still standing. It is a very peaceful spot and a lovely place to have a picnic away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. In the summer, there have been plays performed amongst the castle ruins which have lent a really fascinating quality to the performance....

penguin_too 26.08.2000 · Read review
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Canterbury Cathedral - a fascinating building...

Advantages: Much more to see than you'd believe
Disadvantages: Can get a bit busy

...Well, first things first - we were quite lucky when we went to Canterbury Cathedral: we were shown round by my cousin, who works for the Cathedral itself. But don't panic if your cousin doesn't work for the Cathedral - because there are guided tours available for anyone who wants to go in. Just look for the notice at the Welcome Centre. We used to live near York, and, naturally, York Minster was somewhere we'd been before. Well, look, this is NOTHING like York Minster. It's a huge site, much larger than the Minster, and because it was part of a monastery in the past, it's quiet and away from the traffic (unlike the Minster, as you'll know if you've been there). We were quite lucky when we went round; because there was a wedding going on in the crypt, we couldn't go in there, so we decided to go to the pub for lunch and come back...

jamescridland 29.04.2001 · Read review
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Canterbury,Kent

Advantages: Lovely cathedral,nice Medieval architecture
Disadvantages: Pricey,crowded with visitors in the summer

...Canterbury,home of the mother Church of England,is a city I know very well since my father was born at Ashford,which is only 14 miles away.It is a surprisingly small city, but during the summer months is full of tourists. There is quite a lot to see and do in this city. Pride of place has to go to the Cathedral,which is quite a beautiful building. The Canterbury Tales exhibition is worth a visit and some of the medieval structures in the city are very attractive. The modern architecture is,in my view, often not very inspired. Shopping wise Canterbury is good. Besides housing several large department stores,there are a wide range of specialist shops,including a number of good book shops.The student population is quite large here since there is the University of Kent, Christ Church College and the well known public school,Kings' School...

willow 23.06.2000 · Read review
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Canterbury through the eyes of a 22 year old

Advantages: Beautiful cathedral and close(ish) to beaches
Disadvantages: Poor night life

...I have just returned from a visit to Canterbury. What can I say about it..... Good points- The cathedral and grounds of King's school are absolutely stunning. Even someone like me who dosn't look at buildings much was absolutely amazed at the beauty of this town. The town itself is surrounded by the old walls which makes for a lovely walk. With both large stores and small quaint shops selling everything from postcards to tarot cards there is plenty to see and do. Whitstable, Margate and Hearne Bay are a short drive away and provide some lovely walks or just an area to sit on the beach and eat ice-cream! Surrounded by lovely Kent countryside. Bad points- Although a lot of pubs and wine-bars in Canterbury itself, there was a lack of night-clubs and late bars to drink/ dance. This is the only thing I can think of which (in my eyes...

little_emz 26.08.2005 · Read review
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