National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Sundial
Sundial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Weekes.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sundial 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 East, about 0.2 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
The Sundial is located in Canterbury, Kent, within the South-East England region. It is situated in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2756, 1.0778
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.2 km
- Official site
- canterburymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n8950790687 (ODbL)
- commons: Sundial (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sundial?
- Sundial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2QU), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- Is Sundial a protected site?
- Yes — Sundial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sundial free to visit?
- Yes, Sundial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2QU.