SPOTLIGHT ON BURGA 025TE
DISCOVER CANTERBURY’S CATHEDRAL QUARTER
Tucked away behind the High Street, the Cathedral Quarter runs from Canteen on Sun Street all the way up to the eastern city walls at the top of the Burgate – and is home to some of the finest independent retailers and restaurants that the city has to offer
Mark Pegg
whether it is visiting one of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exploring museums or punting down the beautiful Stour River. The Cathedral Quarter is found right in the heart of this historic city and with its charming cobbled streets, should not be overlooked by locals and tourists alike. It boasts a unique shopping experience, with an eclectic mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, just a few steps away from Canterbury’s bustling High Street. With the great cathedral as its backdrop, this is one of the city’s most historic and charming areas and a visit should be high on your “to do” list.
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anterbury attracts visitors from across the world, who are drawn by the city’s rich tapestry of history, architecture and culture. There is much for the visitor to choose from,
Canterbury Cathedral
START OUT IN SUN STREET
A journey through the Cathedral Quarter starts at the top of Sun Street. On the left stands the imposing Christ Church Gate to the cathedral and here the cobbled street widens and embraces the ancient Buttermarket, with the War Memorial in the centre. This vibrant square is filled with a cosmopolitan mix of people visiting our wonderful city. Follow the cobbles up Burgate, with is tempting array of independent shops and restaurants and explore the pretty side streets of Mercery Lane, Butchery Lane, Longmarket and Iron Bar Lane, passing the 19th century St Thomas’ Church
with its tower garden, until you reach the World Heritage Site of St Augustine’s Abbey.
The Cathedral Quarter offers specialist independent businesses, staffed by experts in their fields and a very different shopping experience to the modern UK high street. Here you will find bespoke products, expertly made onsite, original designs, fashion and jewellery not available anywhere else. Visit Canterbury Pottery in the Buttermarket, where you will find Richard throwing pots in the studio to the rear of the showroom. Justin Richardson and Fitzgerald Jewellers also making bespoke pieces in their onsite workshops, alongside Stilwell Jewellers. In an age dominated by mass production, this is a wonderful opportunity to see and engage with skilled craftsmen, using both traditional and innovative techniques to
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