Canterbury Guided Tours’ Literary Connections Themed Tour

Canterbury Guided Tours, Canterbury

Discover Canterbury's literary connections to famous authors and poets in this themed tour with Canterbury Guided Tours.

Suitable for: KS1, KS2, KS3

Subjects: English, History

Type: At Venue

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From Chaucer, Dickens, and Marlowe, to creators of children’s favourites including Rupert Bear, Bagpuss and The Clangers, discover how they connect with Canterbury.

Many of Canterbury Guided Tours’ guides have in-depth knowledge of particular aspects of Canterbury and would be delighted to share these special interests with your class. The route and theme of your tour can be arranged to suit your specific requirements and special interests, making their themed tours ideal for school trips.

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS1, KS2, KS3

Ages: 5-7, 7-11, 11-14

Subjects: English, History

Topics: Charles Dickens, Chaucer, Creative Writing, Local History, Poetry, Reading, Storytelling

Type: At Venue

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: £10.50 per student, £11 per adult (Min. group amount £110)

Dates: Ongoing

Min. Students: 12

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

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About Canterbury Guided Tours.

Canterbury Guided Tours offers official, entertaining 90-minute walking tours for visiting groups to this historical part of Kent led by expert local Green Badge Guides. Explore the heart of Canterbury, surrounded by Roman walls, and discover the sights and sounds of this ancient city, full of history and medieval charm. All tours also route through the Cathedral Precincts allowing groups to marvel at its grand exterior.

Every tour is tailored to the group’s requirements and will be created specifically for the age group and study programme, if required. This can be in the form of their Themed Tour option which can include tour topics such as: Romans, Tudors, War Time Canterbury, Literary Connections, among many others! Your tour can be arranged at a day and time to suit your group’s schedule and itinerary. Their Guides are all aware of how to keep the attention of young people, speaking loudly and clearly and using humour and gesture as much as possible.

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