Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
A visit to Canterbury is not complete without experiencing Chaucer’s famous tales of medieval misadventures at one of the City’s most loved visitor attractions.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era in this fabulous recreation of medieval life; a unique introduction to Canterbury and its famous literary connection.
Your adventure begins in the Tabard Inn, where you will meet the first of our costumed guides, preparing you for your pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. To continue your experience, you are invited to share five of Chaucer’s most famous tales, with the aid of an audio guide (commentary available in six languages together with a special version in English for children). Along the way, Chaucer’s colourful and entertaining stories of love, romance, jealousy and trickery are dramatically brought to life for you to enjoy.
Your journey ends with our second guide at the shrine of St Thomas Becket – be sure to be ready to share your tales from your pilgrimage.
Schools
The Canterbury Tales allows students to learn in a unique environment. It perfectly compliments classroom studies and ties into many areas of study such as History, English and Religious Education. More information can be found in our Education Pack.
On their pilgrimage groups will listen to 5 of Chaucer’s tales:
- The Knight’s Tale
- The Millers Tale
- The Wife of Bath’s Tale
- The Pardoner’s Tale
- The Nun’s Priest Tale
Group Benefits
The following are all benefits available to schools visiting The Canterbury Tales:
- Free teacher familiarisation visit
- Discounted rates for pre-booked groups of 15 of more people
- Priority Admission
- 1 free teachers ticket for every 10 children/students visiting
- Free admission for your coach driver
- Free Audio commentaries (foreign language commentaries available)
- Free Education Pack, Risk Assessment