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Canterbury is a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, a local government district of Kent, England.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the primate of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion owing to the importance of St Augustine, who served as the apostle to the pagan Kingdom of Kent around the turn of the 7th century. The city’s cathedral became a major focus of pilgrimage following the 1170 martyrdom of Thomas Becket.

The city is a popular tourist destination: consistently one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom.It has been occupied since Paleolithic times and served as the capital of the Celtic Cantiaci and Jute Kingdom of Kent. Many historical structures fill the area, including a city wall founded in Roman times and rebuilt in the 14th century, the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey and a Norman castle.

Modern additions include the Marlowe Theatre and the St Lawrence Ground, home of the Kent County Cricket Club. There is also a substantial student population, brought about by the presence of the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, the University for the Creative Arts. Wikipedia

Walk in Canterbury – Longport to St Margaret’s Street
Approximately 0.88 miles – 1.42 km

The walk starts in Longport – Curch Street – Monastery Street – Lady Wootton’s Green – Broad Street – Burgate – Sun Street – Orange Street – The Friars – Best Lane – High Street – Best Lane – High Street – St Peter’s Place – High Street – St Margaret’s Street