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The Canterbury Tales Experience

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Immersive medieval walk-through in a building over 900 years old, bringing Chaucer's pilgrims and their tales to life with sound, projection and effects.

About The Canterbury Tales Experience

An indoor, audio-guided walk through recreated medieval scenes based on Chaucer’s pilgrims, in a building over 900 years old on St Margaret’s Street. Adult £27.95, child (6 to 12) £12.95, family £59.95 (two adults and three children, or one adult and four children). Hours are shown as winter entry times, 10.30am to 4pm, seven days a week.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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