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School trip to Canterbury

The Middle Ages, pilgrims and The Canterbury Tales: in Canterbury history comes to life. We bring your group to England in comfort.

Destination
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Lower and upper secondary
Duration
2 to 3 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Canterbury is one of England's most beautiful historic cities and very well suited to a study trip on the Middle Ages, religion and the English language. Together with St Martin's Church and the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey, the cathedral forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was here that Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170, after which the city grew into a major place of pilgrimage. The tombs of Henry IV and the Black Prince can also be seen here.

On a walk through the medieval streets your students make the link with Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the famous stories of pilgrims on their way to this very city. It is a perfect starting point for lessons in English, history and religious studies for lower and upper secondary students.

We are happy to take care of the transport to Canterbury for you and your students. The city lies a short distance from the Channel coast, and the crossing is by ferry or through the Channel Tunnel. In our comfortable coach with an experienced driver your group travels there and back safely. Please note: every traveller needs a valid passport. Also check in good time whether a UK ETA or a visa is required.

Highlights

  • Canterbury's UNESCO-listed cathedral
  • Where Thomas Becket was murdered
  • City walk with The Canterbury Tales

Included

  • Return travel by coach
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Outward journey and city walk

    Early departure from your school and crossing by ferry or through the Channel Tunnel to Kent. On arrival, a walk through medieval Canterbury.

  2. Day 2: Cathedral and return journey

    A visit to the cathedral, including the place of Becket's murder and the crypt, followed by the return journey by coach to your school.

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