Gardens · South East England
West Gate Towers Museum
West Gate Towers Museum — museum in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
West Gate Towers Museum is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1906, it dates from the modern period. 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 0.3 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
West Gate Towers Museum is located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1906, this modern museum is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2814, 1.0758
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Established
- 1906
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.onepoundlane.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q104815065 (CC0)
- commons: The West Gate Canterbury (4904562799).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Gate Towers Museum?
- West Gate Towers Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2BQ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- When was West Gate Towers Museum built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Is West Gate Towers Museum a protected site?
- Yes — West Gate Towers Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Gate Towers Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2BQ.