Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Canterbury War Memorial
The Canterbury War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Canterbury War Memorial is a public memorial in Kent, South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. 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 0.7 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
The Canterbury War Memorial is located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. This memorial is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Kent Downs. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the town's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2791, 1.0812
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- canterburymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2320543542 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Canterbury War Memorial?
- The Canterbury War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2JJ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- Is The Canterbury War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — The Canterbury War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Canterbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Canterbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Canterbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2JJ.