St. Peter’s Church, Canterbury
St Peter’s is located on eponymous street and half hidden behind the houses. The church is Medieval, but it stands on the remains of the original Roman church. Its tower incorporates fragments of Roman tile, and quoin cornerstones and ancient bells. The church was believed to be a place of prayer and worship for about 900 years. It is known as a church where a 'Mayor-Making' ceremony for Henry VI took place in the middle of the 15th century; mayoral race attributes are seen inside the building, as well as a brass that mentions the Hugenots and Walloons, Flemish weavers. The interior of St. Peter’s contains many religious implements and structural elements referring to the period of the 12th to 14th century.
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St. Peter’s Church on Map
Sight Name: St. Peter’s Church
Sight Location: Canterbury, England (See walking tours in Canterbury)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Canterbury, England (See walking tours in Canterbury)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Canterbury, England
Create Your Own Walk in Canterbury
Creating your own self-guided walk in Canterbury is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Canterbury Introduction Walking Tour
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage City and one of the most visited cities in England. Canterbury has a long history and has been occupied since Paleolithic times. It was the capital of the Celtic Cantiaci, Romans settled the area for centuries, and the site was the capital of the Kingdom of Kent.
Saint Augustine arrived in Canterbury in 597 to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Saint Augustine arrived in Canterbury in 597 to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Canterbury Cathedral and Grounds
Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest regional Christian churches that played a major role in English Christianity. The Cathedral stands within its own walled area, surrounded by Medieval buildings and ruins. This self-guided walking tour takes you to see all the historically significant, magnificent structures within the precinct. It’s an amazing trip back to the Middle Ages.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles