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Piddington Church Pilgrimage to Canterbury

Canterbury, located in the southeast of England, is a city of deep spiritual significance, with a rich history that makes it an important pilgrimage destination. Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most famous Christian sites in the world.

It is the final destination of the medieval pilgrimage made famous in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. The cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The cathedral is a place of deep spiritual significance, where Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in 1170. His martyrdom turned the cathedral into a major pilgrimage site, attracting worshippers seeking to pay homage to his memory. Becket was canonized as a saint in 1173. Reculver offers breath taking views of the coastline, with the North Sea on one side and the Kent countryside on the other.

Special Offer:
you have two payment options - Save £40 per person when you pay in full at the time of booking. Or pay the full price but with a lower deposit of £250 per person deposit followed by four equal monthly payments in March, April, May and June. These two options are offered only for bookings received by 27 February 2026.

 

Photo Credit: Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral 

Itinerary

  1. Travel to Canterbury (D)

    Today marks the exciting start of our journey as we travel by coach from Piddington to the captivating city of Canterbury. Upon arrival, we check into our rooms at the Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer strategically located to explore this rich and historic city. This evening, we will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

  2. Canterbury (B)

    Our first full day in Canterbury will be filled with discovery. We will have an extensive tour of Canterbury Cathedral. After time for lunch, we will visit St Martins Church, St Augustine’s Abbey Ruins, Eastbridge Hospital (if possible) and the Franscisan Abbey Gardens. Later in the afternoon, we’ll have the privilege of attending Evensong at 5:30 PM in the majestic Canterbury Cathedral, a moving experience that will be enjoyed by all. Today's lunch and dinner are not included so you have the freedom to choose where and what to eat.

  3. Ramsgate and Reculver (B, D)

    After breakfast, embark on a captivating coach tour that will take you to the remains of St Mary's Church and the Roman Fort in Reculver, stunningly perched on the clifftop. Next, we visit Minster Abbey, followed by the iconic St Augustine's Cross, a symbol of England's Christian heritage before we drive to the charming seaside town of Ramsgate where we will visit St Augustine's Church. We also hope to visit St Edward’s Presbytery (subject to availability) Afterwards we will enjoy an included meal, before we board our coach home to Piddington—arriving late evening.

Essential Information

The price of this tour is £590 per person based on 2 sharing a double or twin room.

This Price Includes:
Two nights in Canterbury
Daily breakfast
Two meals in local restaurants
Private air-conditioned coach for travel from Piddington, touring as per itinerary and return to Piddington
Licensed local guide in Canterbury for two days
Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Gratuities are included and will be disbursed locally.

All rooms are en-suite and each room comes with tea and coffee making facilities.

Payments: you have two payment options. Save £40 per person when you pay in full at the time of booking. Or pay a lower deposit of £250 per person deposit followed by four equal monthly payments in March, April, May and June. These two options are offered only for bookings received by 27 February 2026.

For all other bookings a non refundable deposit of £500 is payable at the time of booking.

The final balance is due 12 weeks before departure.

Not included

Single rooms: a limited number of single rooms are available at a supplementary cost of £150. For single travellers who do require single accommodation this should be requested when making a booking and, if a single room is available, the supplement will be payable.

Twin share: if you are planning to make your own booking but share a twin room with another person from your community please both mention this when you book.

Travel insurance: this is essential. We require all travellers to have adequate cancellation and medical coverage for their journey. We have partnered with Holiday Extras who offer a comprehensive policy as well as yearly policies that also cover short UK overnight stays. See the back cover for details.

Special Requests: should be noted at the time of booking including dietary and medical requests.

Final Travel Documents: will be sent to you two weeks before departure.

Late Bookings: please note that for bookings made within 12 weeks of departure, the price may increase due to the fluctuating cost of rooms. If this arises, we will always discuss this with you before processing your booking.

Completing your booking: please ensure that we have your full name correct address, email address and contact telephone numbers as soon as your booking is confirmed.

 

Practical information

MCCABE PILGRIMAGES
McCabe Travel is a company well-known in church circles and recognised as Britain’s foremost religious tour operator. McCabe has been responsible for organising hundreds of pilgrimages to the Bible Lands with churches from all over Britain for more than 40 years.

THE MCCABE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The McCabe Educational Trust is an independent registered charity with the aim of helping inspiring people we meet on pilgrimage when in the Holy Land.  McCabe Pilgrimages invite all travellers to become partners in this work. A £20 voluntary donation to the Trust’s work is added to every pilgrim’s invoice and all money raised in this way is given in full to the projects the Trust supports. This scheme is voluntary and confidential with nobody put under any pressure to participate.

MOBILITY
This tour and excursions are designed for those who are able to travel independently, or with the support of a companion who can assist during the trip. We recommend that participants feel comfortable with physical activity and are able to manage longer travel days, which may include early starts and extended periods on foot. We encourage you to consider your personal health and comfort when planning your adventure, and we're happy to help if you have any specific concerns or questions about the suitability of a tour for your needs.

HOLIDAY INSURANCE
Ensuring that your holidays are appropriately protected is one of our main priorities. That’s why we have partnered with Holiday Extras so you can get a travel insurance policy to protect you before and whilst you are travelling. Holiday Extras Cover Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and has been independently rated 5-stars by Defaqto. For more information or to obtain a quote, please click here, www.holidayextras.com. Or call them on 0800 083 3551 to speak to a friendly advisor. Please quote AG628 when calling to get a 10% discount.

AITO QUALITY STATEMENT
McCabe Pilgrimages is a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The Association represents Britain’s leading independent tour operators and encourages high standards of quality and service. McCabe abides by the Association’s Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO Quality Charter which can be viewed on www.aito.co.uk. Visit the website to find out more about the Association or call 020 8744 9280.

FINANCIAL SECURITY
All monies paid are fully protected through McCabe’s membership of the ABTOT bonding scheme.

 

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