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St Augustine's AbbeySt Augustine's Abbey

Originally created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, it is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the Cathedral and St Martin's Church.

The impressive Abbey is situated outside the city walls and is sometimes missed by visitors. At the Abbey, you can also enjoy the museum and interactive audio tour.

Pre booked tours can be accommodated, during opening hours. For times and details please contact the Abbey.

For educational visits please telephone 01483 252 013

For coach parking facilities please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on 01227 767 345. There is no parking on site, but there is a pay & display car park directly opposite the site entrance.

Disabled access (all site can be viewed, but some steps). A public pay car park is nearby.

View key to symbolskeyDisabled access Disabled toilets English Heritage Property Gift shop Accepts groups Public toilets On-site light refreshments Children welcomeDogs acceptedGuided tours for individualsGuided tours for groupsSmoking not allowed

Prices


From April 2012:

Adults £4.90
Children (5-15yrs) £2.90
Concession (Student and 60+) £4.40
Family Ticket ( 2 adults and 3 children 5-15yrs) £12.70
English Heritage Members FREE

15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.

Joint group (of 20 or more) ticket with the Cathedral available (dependent on opening times) - call for details 01227 767345

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
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Contact

St Augustine's Abbey
Tel: 01227 767345
View the St Augustine's Abbey websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/staugustinesabbey
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Venue

St Augustine's Abbey

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF

View the St Augustine's Abbey websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/staugustinesabbey

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Map reference: TR 154576  Lat: 51.27758  Long: 1.08779


In Canterbury, a quarter of a mile East of Cathedral Close.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Canterbury East station

Audio tours in English, French and Japanese. Hot drinks machine. Parking nearby.

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