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Step back over 500 years to join Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
The Canterbury Tales is one of Kent's most popular attractions, with a stunning reconstruction of 14th century England set inside the historic building of St. Margaret's Church. Glimpse Geoffrey Chaucer's story of pilgrims travelling to worship at the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, told through a series of scenarios set in the 14th century. Along the way, their stories of love, romance, jealousy and trickery are vividly re-created with all the fun and excitement of Chaucer's famous tales. Steeped in the rich history of this medieval city, at The Canterbury Tales you really can visit another world. The Canterbury Tales is a stunningly accurate recreation of medieval life. With new audio guides, it provides an excellent introduction to the City and its famous literary connection.
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