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.

St Augustine's Abbey is now offers guided tours every Friday, pre booked tours can be accommodated. 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.

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

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

Prices


From April 2010:

Adults £4.50
Children £2.30
Concession £3.80
Family Ticket £11.30
English Heritage Members FREE

15% discount for groups of 11 or more plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.

English Heritage Members: Free

Guided tours available - £2.75 per head – on top of the admission charge.
Joint group (of 20 or more) ticket with the Cathedral available - call site for details 01227 767345

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Wed 1 Sep 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Sat - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Thu 31 Mar 2011 Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Mon 27 - Fri 31 Dec 2010 Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Sun 2 Jan 2011 - Thu 31 Mar 2011 Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Notes 24th - 26th December and 1st Januray CLOSED.

   
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Contact

St Augustine's Abbey
Tel: 01227 767 345
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


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

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Canterbury East station

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

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Fri 10 Sep 2010 Open Air Cinema
 


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