Museums & Galleries · Canterbury
St Augustine’s Abbey
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Photo: english-heritage.org.uk
- Explore the abbey ruins
- Explore the site museum
- Museum traces Saxon monastery rebuilt by Normans
- Site later became a Tudor royal palace
- Play some games on site
St Augustine's Abbey was founded in AD 598 by St Augustine himself, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England after he baptised the pagan King Ethelbert of Kent. Ethelbert gave Augustine land to build this first monastery in Anglo-Saxon England, and the site museum traces how the Saxon monastery was later rebuilt by the Normans before becoming a Tudor royal palace. You can explore the abbey ruins, visit the museum and play some games, making it a good stop for history lovers visiting Canterbury's World Heritage Site. It's open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm. The abbey sits close to Canterbury East station, with plenty of nearby places to stay for those wanting to explore the area further.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily, 10am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm
- Booking
- Advance tickets available online
- Best for
- Visitors to the Canterbury World Heritage Site
From the attraction's own website on 17 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
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