Cantebury
 Canterbury is a famous and renowned city for many reasons, one of these being "The Canterbury Tales" by the famous author Geoffrey Chaucer. However Canterbury has been a significant city in England's history since its early beginnings as the Roman settlement of Durovernum. In AD 597 St Augustine came to Canterbury to re-establish Christianity. Today the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, and England's oldest parish church St Martin, make up the city's amazing World Heritage Site.
Canterbury is without a doubt a beautiful city, with some wonderful architecture and historical buildings and features. There are several beautiful gardens and river side walks, or you can see the city from the sky in a hot-air balloon, or keep your feet on the ground and enjoy a tour from a Victorian horse drawn carriage. What ever you interest weather you wish to discover the culture and the heritage or relax and enjoy this delightful city you will not be disappointed. Canterbury is also great for shopping, there are famous name stores, exclusive boutiques and specialist shops. With plenty of restaurants and pubs, (many of which also serve good food), there is plenty to keep yourself entertained what ever your age or interests. The surrounding area of Canterbury is also impressive. You can enjoy the peaceful countryside setting of the quaint villages or head to some of the more renowned seaside towns. Canterbury's near neighbor of Herne Bay, was ones the haunt of smugglers and later became a fashionable holiday destination for the Victorians. Today Herne Bay is a hospitable seaside town with safe beaches and sailing waters. Seven miles from Canterbury lies the popular harbor town of Whitstable. Known as the 'Pearl of Kent' it is famous for its oysters, as well as a lively contemporary art scene. Canterbury itself is excellent for finding your way around. There are many well sign posted streets that allow you to find your way quickly, as travelling by foot is the best way to see the city. By foot you can fully appreciate the ancient buildings and narrow cobbled Lanes which are manly in the pedestrianised areas. Canterbury is just waiting to be explored and discovered.
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