Tourist Profile
Take a journey of discovery with
CHAUCER’S BAWDY BAND
High on tourists’ “to do” lists, The Canterbury Tales provides visitors with a romp through medieval times.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? Well now you really can visit another
world and enjoy medieval misadventures with Geoffrey Chaucer and his band of bawdy travellers at The Canterbury Tales.
Thomas Becket. To add interest to the journey, they held a competition for the teller of the most entertaining story, with the prize being a free meal at the Tabard Inn on their return. The Canterbury Tales brings to life five
of the best-loved stories with tales of love, romance, jealousy and trickery, vividly re-created with all the fun and excitement of the original tales. Set inside the former St Margaret’s
The award-winning attraction in St
Margaret’s Street, just a stone’s throw from the beautiful cathedral, has been welcoming visitors since 1988. It provides an excellent introduction to the historic city and its famous literary connection as well as being a hugely entertaining and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Chaucer’s famous pilgrims set out
from a Southwark hostelry to travel to Canterbury to pray at the shrine of St
Church, this stunningly accurate recreation of 14th century medieval England provides the backdrop for a journey of discovery. Aided by costumed characters and audio guides, your adventure will begin at the Tabard Inn, and continue through a series of rooms depicting tales and stages of the pilgrimage which ends at St Thomas Becket’s shrine.
A taste of history The Canterbury Tales has a well-stocked shop where you can purchase a memento of your visit or that perfect gift idea. There’s also a chance to try traditional
mead – one of the world’s oldest forms of alcoholic drink – before you buy. You can also discover the heraldry of
your own family for free, with the option to purchase your own coat of arms.
Opening times and prices Open daily throughout the year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, telephone 01227 479227 or email
info@canterburytales.org.uk
Admission prices: Adult £8.75, child (5-15) £6.75, senior citizen £7.75, student (with proof of identity) £7.75, family (2 adults and 2 children) £26.95.
Opening times: Jan-Feb 10am-4.30pm, Mar-June 10am-5pm, July-Aug 9.30am- 5pm, Sep-Oct 10am-5pm, Nov-Dec 10am-4.30pm.
‘A Medieval Misadventure’ VISITOR ATTRACTION
Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer’s colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
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