A fascinating audiovisual experience sited in the heart of the city, The Canterbury Tales is one of Canterbury's most popular visitor attractions. Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Middle Ages in this stunning reconstruction of Fourteenth Century England.
Housed inside a listed building in the heart of old Canterbury, The Canterbury Tales visitor attraction is based on Canterbury's famous literary classic Geoffrey Chaucer (England's finest poet).
Visitors are invited to join Chaucer and his merry band of pilgrims on their adventurous journey of discovery from The Tabard Inn in London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, Chaucer's colourful and entertaining stories depicting the humorous, romantic and even sinister sides of human nature are brought dramatically to life. Fascinating scenes depicting life-sized character models allow visitors to experience the magic of Chaucer's Tales and interact with the past.
Well-known celebrities provide the characterisation in English heard through personal audio headsets. French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Japanese commentaries - and a special children's version in English - are also provided.
Carefully researched and appealing to people of all ages, The Canterbury Tales is entertaining and educational and above all great fun.