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The Canterbury Tales
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The Canterbury Tales

Area Guides: Canterbury
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Telephone - please mention Let's Stay Kent: 01227 479227
Website: http://www.canterburytales.org.uk/home.htm


Details: A visit to The Canterbury Tales, one of Kent’s most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, is just like stepping into the Middle Ages. Inside the historic building of St. Margaret’s Church you can step back over 500 years to join Geoffrey Chaucer (England’s finest poet) and his colourful characters as they journey from London towards the shrine of St. Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral and enjoy their medieval adventure stories.

Begin your journey
Your journey starts at the Tabard Inn, in London where you meet Chaucer and his merry band of pilgrims. On your walk to Canterbury you will be entertained by the stories of chivalry, romance and even horror.

The Knight’s Tale
The Knight is the first to tell his tale. It is a story rich in love, rivalry and chivalry.
Two men fall in love with the same beautiful young girl. Will there be a happy ending?

The Miller’s Tale
A bawdy tale, telling a rather different story of love, which will leave everyone laughing. The animated scenes will make you giggle too.

The Wife of Bath’s Tale
A woman who has had five husbands tells a thoughtful tale which poses the question:

‘What is it that every woman desires?’ (It is worth a visit to discover the answer!)
Her romantic tale is set in the time of King Arthur.

The Nun’s Priest’s Tale
An animated farmyard tale of a cockerel, a hen and a wily old fox…

The Pardoner’s Tale
A thrilling tale of death and trickery and one which will leave you with a slight tingle down your spine. The tale has an unexpected ending - watch out!

The End of the Road
Your journey ends at the breathtaking reconstruction of the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, the very reason for Canterbury’s position throughout the years as a major destination for pilgrims and tourists alike. As you leave, you pass through Canterbury’s recreated medieval market place where traders from a wide area are selling their wares.

Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. There is also a children’s audio tour available in English.

Opening Times
The Canterbury Tales is open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

January - February 10.00am - 4.30pm
March - June 10.00am - 5.00pm
July - August 9.30am - 5.00pm
September - October 10.00am - 5.00pm
November - December 10.00am - 4.30pm

We welcome disabled visitors and have ramps, lifts and adapted toilet facilities. Special arrangements can also be made for the hard of hearing or partially sighted. Our staff will do everything they can to ensure that your visit is both comfortable and enjoyable.

Admission Prices - (Valid until 31/01/08)
Adult £7.50
Child (5-15 years) £5.50
Senior Citizen £6.50
Student (with proof of identity) £6.50

Location
The Canterbury Tales is centrally located in St. Margaret’s Street, which is situated just off the main High Street, and minutes from Canterbury Cathedral, and The Canterbury Visitor Information Centre.

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Disclaimer: The information on this leisure attraction was presented with the best of intentions. Any reported errors will be corrected immediately. People interested in contacting the above leisure attraction should confirm for themselves the accuracy of any data presented.



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