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St Augustine's Abbey

St Augustine's Abbey

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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.

Prices

Ticket TypeTariff
Adult£4.80
Child£2.90
Concession£4.30
Family£12.50

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

VAQAS Accreditation

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Awards

  • Visit Britain Awards -Code of Practice Code of Practice 2012

Gradings

  • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

Road Directions

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

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station: Canterbury East is 1 miles