Half-term creature trail and Bayeux beasts at Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury · 24 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Canterbury CathedralA half-term programme inspired by the hundreds of animals in the Bayeux Tapestry. Families follow Gregory and Peti's trail to find creatures carved in stone and set in stained glass, and on weekdays can try embroidering a Bayeux beast of their own.
Highlights
- Gregory and Peti's Creature Trail around the Cathedral
- Embroider a beast from the Bayeux Tapestry, 26 to 30 October
- Build a bug hotel with the gardeners during the Autumn Open Garden on 31 October
Good to know
- Booking online gives fast-track entry
- The Archdeaconry Garden has no level access
Getting there
Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
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