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Kent Downs itinerary ideas

Canterbury 1-Day Trip: Cathedral Calm and Clifftop Drama

1 Days

DAY01Canterbury CathedralWestgate Gardens
DAY01White Cliffs of Dover

East Kent 2-Day Trip: Cathedral Charm and Clifftop Drama

2 Days

DAY01Canterbury Punting CompanyWestgate GardensThe Marlowe TheatreCanterbury Cathedral
DAY02Deal Castle
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DAY02Dover Castle

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DAY01Clifton Suspension BridgeBrunel's SS Great BritainBristol Castle

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Dover Castle

The bunker of Dover Castle was the command post of the Dunkirk evacuation, and there was also an attached hospital. The view from the castle is excellent, you can see the sea, the city, and the castle green. There are not so many people, at least there is a lack of commercial facilities.

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White Cliffs of Dover

It was a lovely trip. There is a good walk to the end of the cliff if you are coming by train. At places, the walk is naturally steep because it's a hill, so I won't prefer going on the hottest days. The best time I would say would be March-April or August.

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Canterbury Cathedral

This is a very worthwhile church to visit. It was built in the Middle Ages, more than 1,000 years ago, and is one of the oldest Christian buildings in the UK. After years of expansion and renovation, it is quite magnificent. Gothic architecture, colorful glass, and the original appearance is preserved intact. It is a pity that there is no Chinese version of the audio guide at present.

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Clifton Suspension Bridge

The Clifton Suspension Bridge offers breathtaking panoramic views of Bristol and the Avon Gorge. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this architectural masterpiece is a must-visit. Walking across, you feel the history and grandeur. Perfect for photography and a serene stroll. Highly recommended!

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

Loved every aspect of this museum. Firstly, it doesn't feel like just one museum. There is an actual SS Great Britain exhibition, with so much to learn about the ship, before even stepping foot on it.

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Westgate Gardens

Visitors commonly mention its peaceful atmosphere, making it a lovely spot for a stroll or a picnic. The gardens run along the River Stour, providing picturesque water views, especially with the weeping willows and vibrant flower beds. The area is well-maintained, and it's a favorite for both locals and tourists who appreciate nature.

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River Avon

15-day tour of the UK and Ireland (1) Scenery along the Avon River, visit Shakespeare's former residence, Banbury Town, Arlington Countryside and other places of interest, learn about the history and culture, and feel the beautiful scenery and villages along the Avon River

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Bristol Castle

I've been here countless times growing up & always enjoyed playing in the park as a kid or having BBQs pre Covid with friends on really warm days

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St Mary Redcliffe Church

A marvellous gothic church with an extremely interesting history. The Mary Redcliffe is just a short walk from the harbourside. Though it is old, the church has a lovely warm feeling. You are made welcome straight away by the volunteers who provide you with a laminated guide which you return before leaving. There are some fascinating stained glass windows and you must see the wooden altar shaped as a boat. This is a working parish church with a difference.

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St Augustine's Abbey

Seeing some friends asking what style of chapel this is, I thought I'd write something... St Augustine Abbey, a monastery known as a world cultural heritage, is worth a visit. It is one of the most important monasteries in medieval England, with fascinating architecture, majestic memorials, and a charming atmosphere. Visiting this place is to seek spiritual cultivation, giving us the opportunity to touch the birthplace of spiritual cultivation in the English world. For nearly a thousand years, St Augustine's Abbey has been a center of learning and Christian spirituality. When these missionaries realized the difficulties they faced, Augustine and his companions wanted to give up their mission. But Pope Gregory strongly opposed it, so they were forced to continue their mission. They eventually arrived in the Kingdom of Kent, where King Ethelberht of Kent was one of the most powerful men in England. Although he had not yet converted to Christianity, perhaps because he married a Christian wife, King Ethelbert welcomed Augustine and his missionaries and let them land outside the walls of the East City of Canterbury. Augustine and his companions did not initially have much success in Canterbury. Later, with the help of Queen Bertha, King Ethelbert eventually converted to Christianity, and then more and more of his subjects did the same. Augustine later became the first archbishop of Canterbury (the capital of the Kingdom of Kent). The kings of England successively became Christian countries, and Canterbury became the religious capital of England. Within 100 years, Augustine's work changed the whole of England, and the monastery named after him was the center of British Christianity. Over the centuries, St. Augustine's Abbey developed into a great Romanesque monastery, one of the grandest and most influential monasteries in Europe. However, this power and influence did not last. During the reign of Henry VIII, the great monastery was destroyed. Walking among the ruins and breathing the ancient atmosphere can temporarily take us away from the hustle and bustle of the city.