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Canterbury's Absolute Essentials

Canterbury's heritage spans from Roman foundations to medieval grandeur. This selection features the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient St Martin's Church and the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey. Explore Norman history at Canterbury Castle and the 14th-century Westgate Towers, the largest surviving city gate in England. The collection also highlights cultural landmarks like the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge and the Roman Museum, which preserves a scheduled Roman pavement within an original townhouse courtyard.

Canterbury's Absolute Essentials — Map
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Saint Augustine's Abbey

St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England.
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Canterbury Cathedral Gates

Early 16th-century Tudor gatehouse serving as the primary entrance to the Cathedral precincts. The structure features elaborate stone carvings, heraldic shields, and a bronze statue of Christ, which was restored in 1990 to replace the original destroyed by Puritans.
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Saint Martin's Church

The Church of St Martin is an ancient Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England, situated slightly beyond the city centre.
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Canterbury Castle

Canterbury Castle is a Norman Castle in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is a five-minute walk from Canterbury East Station and the main bus…
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Westgate Towers

The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse in Canterbury, Kent, England. This 60-foot high western gate of the city wall is the largest surviving…
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The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge

The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is the central museum, library and art gallery of the city of Canterbury, Kent, England.
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Canterbury Roman Museum

The Canterbury Roman Museum in Canterbury, Kent, houses a Roman pavement which is a scheduled monument, in the remains of a Roman courtyard…
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Trinity Chapel

Historic Anglican chapel within a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, known for its royal tombs and religious significance.
Saint Augustine's Abbey
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Canterbury Cathedral Gates
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Saint Martin's Church

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