Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican religion and has been a place of pilgrimage since medieval times. The cathedral is located in the historic walled town of Canterbury in Kent, which is located less than an hour from London. The remarkable building dates back to 597 AD, and as you tour the cathedral you can learn all about 1,400 years of history. You can join a guided tour of the cathedral, hire an audio guide or buy a guidebook at the gift shop and explore in your own time. Some of the highlights of the amazing building are the stained-glass windows, the Great Cloister, St. Gabriel's Chapel, the Quire (which was the first Gothic building built in England) and the Tomb of the Black Prince.

Canterbury Cathedral, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH, Phone: +44-122-776-2862

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