Museums · South East England
The Marlowe Kit
In or near Canterbury.
The Marlowe Kit — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
The Marlowe Kit is a museum 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
The Eastbridge Hospital in Canterbury has been a welcoming site for pilgrims for over 800 years. Visitors can explore its ancient buildings and learn about its historical significance and role in the community.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Marlowe Kit is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases a collection related to the playwright Christopher Marlowe, focusing on his contributions to English literature. The museum provides insights into the Elizabethan era and Marlowe's influence on theatre.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2786, 1.0774
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 471688
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-15:00
Sources
- osm: way/221667608 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Marlowe Kit?
- The Marlowe Kit is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2BD), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Marlowe Kit?
- The Marlowe Kit — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Marlowe Kit?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is Canterbury. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2BD.
- Is The Marlowe Kit a protected site?
- Yes — The Marlowe Kit is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Marlowe Kit?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2BD.