UNESCO World Heritage · South East England
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church — World Heritage site in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church are located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is notable for its historical significance in Christianity and its architectural heritage. The surrounding area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2800, 1.0833
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q15924897 (CC0)
- commons: Canterbury Cathedral August 2019 B.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church?
- Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2EP), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- Is Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church a protected site?
- Yes — Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2EP.