Cathedrals · South East England
Canterbury Cathedral Gates
In or near Canterbury.
Canterbury Cathedral Gates — a cathedral in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Canterbury Cathedral Gates is a cathedral located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Canterbury Roman Museum offers a glimpse into life in Roman Britain, showcasing an extensive collection of artifacts and the remains of a Roman Town House. Visitors can explore one of the UK's few remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics and engage with interactive exhibits.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canterbury Cathedral Gates are located in South-East England, serving as the entrance to Canterbury Cathedral. The gates are notable for their historical significance and architectural design, reflecting the site's long-standing importance in the Christian tradition.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2793, 1.0811
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; last admission 4:30pm
Sources
- osm: node/365539790 (ODbL)
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Burgate Coffee House
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Canterbury Roman Museum
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Where to eat & stay near Canterbury Cathedral Gates
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Cathedral Gate Hotel
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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
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The Thomas Ingoldsby
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The Pilgrims Hotel
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📷 5B&Bs · South East England
The White House
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 5Cafés · South East England
Burgate Coffee House
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Happy Samurai
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📷 5Cafés · South East England
Cafe Chambers
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Franco Manca
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canterbury Cathedral Gates?
- Canterbury Cathedral Gates is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2JR), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Canterbury Cathedral Gates?
- Canterbury Cathedral Gates — a cathedral in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canterbury Cathedral Gates?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Canterbury. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2JR.
- Is Canterbury Cathedral Gates a protected site?
- Yes — Canterbury Cathedral Gates is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Canterbury Cathedral Gates?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2JR.