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National Express is one of the most sustainable coach companies in the UK, and it was exciting to collaborate with them at the weekend, on an eco-friendly trip to Canterbury, the historic gem of Kent. In this blog post, I outline why I really enjoyed travelling with National Express from an environmental perspective, followed by my favourite sights in Canterbury. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of travelling with National Express, you can read my earlier blog post about my first adventure with them here.
National Express has committed to having a zero emission coach fleet by 2035, well ahead of the UK’s target of reaching net zero by 2050. They are currently one of the most sustainable coach companies in the UK.
Their coaches give out approximately seven times fewer CO2 emissions than travelling by car, so it was personally satisfying for me knowing that I have chosen a really energy efficient mode of transport for my trip to Canterbury.
My journey from London Victoria to this picture-perfect cathedral city took about three hours each way. That’s lots of time to read, catch-up on emails, stare out the window or have a snooze! Canterbury Bus Station is located in the heart of the city centre, and all the sights were easily accessible by walking, rather than having to take any other modes of transport.
In addition to the environmental benefits, the journey was seamless from start to finish, and travelling for six hours was made effortless thanks to the Covid-secure measures, the option to reserve seats, comfortable leather seats, charging points, free wifi and legroom.
Here are my favourite sights in Canterbury…
The photogenic Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous churches in England, and is definitely the centre point of any visit to this ancient town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A great spot to take a photo of the cathedral is from Butchery Lane.
The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys House, is one of the most photographed buildings in the city. As Charles Darwin put it…”a very old house bulging over the road…leaning forward, trying to see who was passing on the narrow pavement below”.
Along with the pedestrianised streets in Kent’s historic town, there are also many green, open spaces to visit. Westgate Gardens is one of the oldest parks in England and is very scenic, with the city’s ancient walls, punters and flowers making for a picture-perfect moment. The best photo spot is next to the medieval archway ruins, where you can get all these aspects, together with the Westgate Towers, in one shot!
The River Stour meanders its way through the city, and the best place to take a photo of it is over the bridge, next to the Old Weaver’s House. The house is built on the banks of the river and dates all the way back to the 14th century.
This stunning Victorian building houses an art gallery, museum, and a library, together with a visitor information centre and a cafe.
Canterbury is filled with so many pretty street facades – here’s a selection of some of my favourite!
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