Museums · South East England
Canterbury Heritage Museum
In or near Canterbury.
The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canterbury Heritage Museum, the nearest railway station is Canterbury East, located 0.5 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CT1 2BD.
About
The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor Priests' Hospital next to the River Stour. The museum exhibited the Canterbury Cross and contained a gallery dedicated to Rupert the Bear, whose creator Mary Tourtel lived in Canterbury. It held regular events and exhibitions of local and national interest. The museum closed in 2018. It has since re-opened as The Marlowe Kit; an escape room, exhibition and creative space.
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Summary from the official site
Canterbury Heritage Museum, located in the historic Eastbridge Hospital, offers visitors a glimpse into over 800 years of history related to pilgrims. Guests can explore the ancient buildings and learn about the hospital's role in the community, including its architectural features and historical significance.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor Priests' Hospital next to the River Stour. The museum exhibited the Canterbury Cross and contained a gallery dedicated to Rupert the Bear, whose creator Mary Tourtel lived in Canterbury. It held regular events and exhibitions of local and national interest. The museum closed in 2018. It has since re-opened as The Marlowe Kit; an escape room, exhibition and creative space.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2786, 1.0775
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 471688
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-15:00
- Official site
- www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Canterbury Heritage Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canterbury Heritage Museum?
- Canterbury Heritage Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2BD), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Canterbury Heritage Museum?
- The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor
- How do I get to Canterbury Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2BD.
- When was Canterbury Heritage Museum built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is Canterbury Heritage Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Canterbury Heritage Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Canterbury Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2BD.