England

3 places in England

• What to see and do in Canterbury, EnglandVisited June 2022Canterbury is a historic city located in the southeast of England, in the county of Kent. It is known for its ancient cathedral, which has been the center of the Church of England for over 1,400 years, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The city's cathedral became a major focus of pilgrimage following the 1170 martyrdom of Thomas Becket. Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century classic, The Canterbury Tales follows a journey of pilgrims to Becket's shrine.
• What to see and do in Dover, EnglandVisited June 2022Dover is a town and major ferry port located in the county of Kent, in the southeast of England. It is one of the closest towns in England to mainland Europe and is located at the narrowest part of the English Channel, just 21 miles from Cap Gris Nez, France.
• What to see and do in Lingfield, EnglandVisited June 2022Lingfield is a village in England approximately 27 miles south of London. The Lingfield Railway Station built in 1884 adjoins the Lingfield Park Racecourse and is served by trains from London. Lingfield is also home to one of the world's oldest cricket clubs, with the first recorded match being against London on 18 June 1739.  The town is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings, as well as its horse racing heritage.