Eastbridge Canterbury - The Merchants Penthouse, Eastbridge Hospital
Canterbury, Southern England
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£1,292 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Canterbury
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
📍 CT1 2RA
Photo: No Swan So Fine (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Interactive exhibition on Christopher Marlowe's life
- Explore museum and art galleries inside the building
- Annual Halloween family trail with interactive puzzles
- Statue of writer Aphra Behn outside the entrance
- Historic Victorian building with stained glass and carved griffins
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is a museum, art gallery, library and visitor information centre in the heart of historic Canterbury. Inside, you can explore varied galleries, see treasures from the Ancient world, and catch changing exhibitions such as an interactive display on playwright Christopher Marlowe or an annual Halloween trail for families. Outside stands a bronze statue of writer Aphra Behn. The Victorian building itself, with its carved griffins and stained glass, is worth a look. It suits families, students, library users and anyone curious about Canterbury's heritage, with free admission to the main galleries. Canterbury East station is just 0.4 miles away, and there are 55 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Museum and galleries open 10.00am to 5.00pm
- Booking
- Admission is free, though some exhibitions may charge
- Accessibility
- Information available for visitors with SEND and sight loss
- Best for
- Families, schools, library users and history enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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