Whoever says Canterbury thinks of the beautiful cathedral, Thomas Beckett, the Flemish weavers, the Canterbury Tales. In short, this thoroughly British romantic city will delight many of you.

Its rich history, the imposing gate to the equally imposing cathedral where Archbishop Thomas Becket was notoriously murdered is well worth a visit! St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church are also historic buildings and, together with the cathedral, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It's a small town, but there's no shortage of things to do. Steeped in a wealth of history and streets that will transport you back to medieval times, Canterbury also has a strong sense of Englishness about it. And by that I don't mean Fish n' Chips or football. I mean old Englishness, the England that echoes Shakespeare, from kings and queens to peasants and pilgrims, the England of green fields, green sleeves, the Tudor rose and knights in armour on horseback.

It is these images that come to mind as you walk through Canterbury's oldest streets.