National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Bulkhead
In or near Canterbury.
Bulkhead — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rick Kirby.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bulkhead is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Official information
The Marlowe Theatre is a vibrant venue showcasing a variety of performances, including dance, drama, and music. Visitors can enjoy a diverse program of events and experience the arts in a modern setting.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bulkhead is located in the unparished area of Canterbury, Kent, in South-East England. This site is within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its significant natural landscape and ecological value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2810, 1.0792
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.marlowetheatre.com
Sources
- osm: n8942255217 (ODbL)
- commons: Canterbury - June 2015 - The Mask.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulkhead?
- Bulkhead is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2AS), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Bulkhead?
- Bulkhead — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rick Kirby.
- How do I get to Bulkhead?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2AS.
- Is Bulkhead a protected site?
- Yes — Bulkhead is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bulkhead free to visit?
- Yes, Bulkhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bulkhead?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2AS.