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FAMILY FAVOURITES IN THE CITY VISIT KENT
Y
ou will find plenty to do for all the family in
the cities of Canterbury and Rochester and
none more so than the sounds and smells of
a bygone era at The Canterbury Tales. This
labyrinth takes you through a 14th century
reconstruction of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer's
stories in an audio visual environment. The
attraction is right in the heart of the medieval city
and gives you a real sense of a time 500 years ago.
One of Kent's latest multi-million pound
attractions is Dickens World at Chatham
Maritime, just outside Rochester. Experience the
Great Expectations boat ride and the haunted
house of 1859. There is also a 4D cinema show,
theatre and the chance to come face to face with
Dickens' literary characters within a real-life set
of a Victorian courtyard.
The city of Rochester has a number of other major attractions on its
doorstep with The Historic Dockyard Chatham and The Royal Engineers
Museum. It is well worth, when you visit the Dockyard, booking a river trip
on the Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer.
One of Canterbury's most famous patrons is Rupert the Bear who has his
own museum where you can find out more about his legendary tea parties
with the likes of Bill Badger and Edward Trunk. Find out about Mary
Tourtel, his creator and how his character developed and still lives on today.
The Museum of Canterbury can also be found on the same site.
Other must-do city family favourites include the Canterbury Historic River
Tour, which takes you on a journey along the River Stour through the
medieval city, Westgate Towers Museum and on the outskirts of Canterbury
you have the world-famous Howletts Wild Animal Park.
PICTURED:
Above: Historic
Dockyard, Chatham
Left: Canterbury
Historic River Tours
CANTERBURY TOURIST
GUIDES
Tel: 01227 459779
www.canterbury-walks.co.uk
From Roman times to the
present day, explore the city
the only way! See Cantebury's
historic past on daily 90
minute walking tours. Tours
depart from Canterbury
Information Centre. No need
to book.
DICKENS WORLD
Tel: 01634 890421
www.dickensworld.co.uk
An exciting indoor visitor
attraction themed around
the life, books and times of
one of Britain's best loved
authors, Charles Dickens.
Step back in time to see the
best and worst of Dickensian
England!
CANTERBURY HISTORIC
RIVER TOURS
Tel: 07790 534744
www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk
The award-winning
Canterbury Historic River
Tours gives a highly
entertaining tour that passes
some of the oldest and
unique historic buildings
with a guide who imparts
lighthearted commentary.
Open until 31 October.
THE CANTERBURY TALES
Tel: 01227 479227
www.canterburytales.org.uk
Step into medieval
Canterbury and accompany
Chaucer's colourful characters
on their magical pilgrimage.
Their stories of love, romance,
jealousy and trickery are
vividly recreated with all the
fun and excitement of
Chaucer's famous tales.

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