Beautiful Cathedral Cities in England To Visit on a Camping Trip This Easter

• 23rd Mar 2018

Whether or not you happen to be religious, the story of Easter can be an uplifting and encouraging one. Regardless of your feelings about Christianity, Easter could be a good time to visit some of religion's most inspiring buildings, which are amazing spaces regardless of what your personal beliefs may be. Here are five of many fine cathedral cities in England where you can see fine cathedrals and enjoy other attractions. These cities could form a focus point for camping holidays this Easter:

Salisbury

The 13^th Century cathedral in Salisbury has a spire of 123m, a working 14^th Century clock and an original copy of the Magna Carta, an important document which dates from 1215. As well as enjoying the magnificent cathedral, and exploring the other attractions of the city, visitors can also visit nearby Stonehenge, and other neolithic sites in the region. If you have time, another fine cathedral can also be found in the nearby city of Winchester.

Canterbury

Famous from the works of Chaucer, Canterbury has been a key Christian pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages. Canterbury Cathedral, founded in 597, is the headquarters of the Church of England. It incorporates Gothic and Romanesque features and has attractive stone carvings and stained glass windows. Also in Canterbury, you can explore the mediaeval townscape, surrounded by its ancient Roman walls.

Lincoln

Lincoln is well known for its grand mediaeval cathedral, a Gothic edifice which dates from the 11^th Century. Here you can also explore the Wren designed library with its early printed books, Lincoln Castle, an 11^th Century fortress containing a Victorian prison, and several interesting museums and galleries, including the Museum of Lincolnshire Life in Victorian Barracks, The Collection, a museum displaying local archaeological finds and the Usher Gallery, with works by Turner and Lowry.

York

Camping near York will allow you to visit the city's famous 13^th Century Minster. This cathedral has two bell towers and huge pieces of mediaeval stained glass. There are also plenty of other historic attractions here, including York Castle, the Monk Bar Gate House with its exhibition on Richard III, the historic Shambles and museums such as the National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. You can also walk the historic city walls.

Durham

The iconic, vaulted cathedral of Durham is one of the city's most prominent buildings. The River Wear loops around the promontory on which the cathedral, and Durham's castle, are located. North of the castle, mediaeval Crook Hall is another historic highlight of this fascinating city.

Check out our campsite listings to find places to stay near each of these intriguing Easter holiday destinations.