Pilgrim Passport - The Pilgrims Way

Pilgrim Passport - The Pilgrims Way

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The Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury begins in two ancient religious centers, Winchester and Southwark

The routes converge outside London before continuing through Kent.

Southwark has numerous Winchester connections. It was once part of the huge Diocese of Winchester, the Cathedral has an east end screen similar to the one at Winchester Cathedral, the Bishop of Winchester lived next door to the Cathedral and the Tabard inn in Borough High Street, from where pilgrims set out, was owned by a Winchester Abbey.

The Tabard inn is where Geoffrey Chaucer's diverse characters in The Canterbury Tales gather for their journey to Canterbury.

Archbishop Thomas Becket stayed in Southwark just weeks before his dramatic murder in Canterbury which sparked the centuries of pilgrimage now being revived.

All those who are undertaking a pilgrimage for spiritual reasons or with an openness to learn and be changed by the experience can pick up a Pilgrim's Passport from the Cathedral Shop for £1.  

As you progress along the route, ask Churches or local businesses, B&Bs, pubs, or cafes to stamp and date your passport.

Visit www.pilgrimswaycanterbury.org  and www.thepilgrimsway.co.uk for further information.

If you are visiting the Cathedral then we recommend you choose Instore Pickup as your delivery option and collect your passport from the Cathedral Shop.