ALL NEW FOR 2026A completely renewed Canterbury Tales experience
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Two visitors discovering the glowing purple cauldron inside The Canterbury Tales ExperienceDiscover the stories. Right here in Canterbury.

A HALF TERM
WORTH TELLING.

Remember the tales? Discover a whole new experience.

Step into medieval England and watch four of Chaucer’s tales, each in a different setting and storytelling style, from medieval puppetry to life-size holograms.

£59.95
Your group bundle2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult + 4 children
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Save over 36% with 2 adults + 3 children*

Children 17 & under · No booking fee · Tickets on your phone

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Completely renewed for 2026

REMEMBER THE TALES?
MEET THEIR NEXT CHAPTER.

Completely renewed for 2026. Rediscover the tales and share the adventure with the next generation.

Make new memories together
Adults and children enjoying the medieval tavern together

Four tales. Four different ways to tell them.

DISCOVER
THE STORIES.
SHARE THE FUN.

Step into medieval England for stories full of mischief and surprises.

  • Bring history off the pageMeet Chaucer’s pilgrims in richly imagined medieval scenes.
  • A little medieval mischiefCheeky humour in The Miller’s Tale, including a bare bottom!
  • A little spookinessThe Pardoner’s Tale brings a little spookiness and an unexpected twist.
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Visitors watching colourful medieval shadow puppetry
See it. Hear it. Feel it.English history and storytelling, brought to life.

ONCE UPON A HALF TERM…

A medieval character polishing a cup in the candlelit inn01

Travel back to 1387

Meet the pilgrims at the Tabard Inn.

Visitors stepping through the castle gateway beneath a welcome pilgrims banner02

Four tales brought to life.

Told in a unique way, with special effects and medieval surprises.

The gift shop filled with medieval toys, shields and colourful pennants03

A little time to linger

Finish at the tavern and gift shop, with refreshments and gifts to buy.

Make memories together

ONE TICKET.
A SHARED
ADVENTURE.

Parents, guardians, grandparents and friends: everyone’s welcome. Our “Family Ticket” is for any group that fits the adult and child combinations. You don’t need to be related.

Coming with a smaller party?

Individual or concession tickets may cost less.

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THE CANTERBURY TALESGROUP BUNDLES

Your group bundle

£59.95total

Admission included. No booking fee.

CHOOSE THE COMBINATION THAT FITS YOUR GROUP

Bundle 1Save over 36%*

2 adults + 3 children

Individual tickets £94.75Bundle £59.95

You save £34.80*

Bundle 2Save over 24%*

1 adult + 4 children

Individual tickets £79.75Bundle £59.95

You save £19.80*

Both bundles include children aged 17 and under.

*Savings compared with buying the stated number of standard adult (£27.95) and child tickets for ages 6–12 (£12.95) individually. Savings vary with children’s ages and ticket eligibility.

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Smaller party? Individual or concession tickets may cost less. Compare tickets

Your next story starts here

CHOOSE YOUR TICKETS & DATE

Select “Family Ticket” for the £59.95 bundle, then choose your date and time.

2 adults + up to 3 children, or 1 adult + up to 4 children. Children 17 & under.

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Less planning. More exploring.

AN EASY CHAPTER
IN YOUR DAY OUT.

Get directions A group with adults and children welcomed by a costumed storyteller

Allow around an hour

The walkthrough takes 45 minutes. Afterwards, enjoy games and drinks in our actor-led tavern, where guests typically spend another 15 minutes.

Right in the city

St Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG. Park nearby at Whitefriars or Castle Street. No on-site parking.

Check your needs

Historic building, theatrical lighting and sound. Check accessibility and sensory information before booking.

Before your tale begins

A FEW GOOD
QUESTIONS.

Something else on your mind?
Ask our team

What does the family bundle include?

Entry for 2 adults and up to 3 children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children, for £59.95. Children must be 17 or under. No booking fee. Refreshments and gifts cost extra.

Do we need to be a family to use the bundle?

No. Any group matching the adult and child combinations is welcome. You don’t need to be related.

Do we need to know The Canterbury Tales?

No. The stories unfold around you as you explore.

Should we book before we visit?

Book ahead to choose your time. Show your tickets on your phone when you arrive.

Is the experience right for our group?

The experience includes theatrical lighting, sound and special effects. Read our accessibility information or ask our team before booking.

What if our plans change?

For bookings of fewer than ten guests, you can easily reschedule free of charge through the link in your booking confirmation, up to four hours before your booked start time. See the full booking FAQs.

★★★★★

“We took our children (aged 7 and 10) and they loved it.”

Sightseer45497761001 · Tripadvisor · 15 August 2026

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Your next shared story starts here

MAKE THIS HALF TERM
ONE FOR THE TALES.

Give your group a new story to share.

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Group bundles £59.95 · No booking fee · Children 17 & under

Group bundle · £59.95No booking fee
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