Canterbury: Blood, Bones and Relics

We start at Canterbury West and make our way to St Dunstan's Church to visit St Thomas More's severed head. Next, we visit the largest medieval gate in the country (complete with murder holes) and then make our way towards memorials to Marlowe, Chaucer, and Behn. We'll pop into the Beaney to have a look at some medieval pilgrimage badges, and discuss the blood-drinking cult of St Thomas Becket. We'll see some of England's most whimsical medieval buildings, and then visit Canterbury Cathedral for a fully guided tour of its oddities, tombs, and wonders (I will arrange a private Cathedral guide for you). Next, we'll make our way to see the relics of St Thomas Becket, before starting on a walk along the City Walls to the ruins of Canterbury Castle. Finally, we'll finish at the memorial to the Protestant Martyrs who were burnt at the stake here on the orders of "Bloody Mary." This tour is fully customisable - get in touch and let's craft the perfect tour of your dreams.