Heritage railway stations · South East England
Canterbury West railway station
In or near Canterbury.
Canterbury West railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Canterbury West railway station, located at postcode CT2 8AN, which is accessible by wheelchair. Entry to the station is free.
About
Canterbury West railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Goods Shed is a farmers market and food hall in Canterbury that showcases local produce and fine foods from independent suppliers. Visitors can browse a variety of stalls offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and enjoy casual dining in a vibrant market atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Canterbury West railway station is a Grade II listed railway station, and the busier of the two stations in Canterbury in Kent, England. The station, as well as all services, are operated by Southeastern with both main line and high speed trains serving the station. The station and its line was built by the South Eastern Railway and opened in 1846. It was the first mainline station in Canterbury, while the later Canterbury East was built by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway. There was also a connection to the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, the first railway in Kent, and later to the Elham Valley Railway; these have both since closed.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Platform 1 serves stations to Ashford and London. The main station buildings are on this side, and have been covered with corrugated iron since their 1846 construction. There is a recessed part of the building in the centre with two Doric order fluted columns and pilasters; this is flanked by two storeys and three windows either side. Platform 1 houses the main ticket office – there are two counters and three self-service machines, plus a cafe and public toilets. Both platforms have waiting rooms.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2841, 1.0754
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT2 8AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 459153
- Established
- 1846
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0 km
- Opening
- Market Tuesday to Saturday 9am–6pm; Sunday 10am–4pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- thegoodsshed.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q671106 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Canterbury West railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canterbury West railway station?
- Canterbury West railway station is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 8AN), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Canterbury West railway station?
- Canterbury West railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canterbury West railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 8AN.
- When was Canterbury West railway station built?
- Built or established in 1846.
- Who owns Canterbury West railway station?
- Canterbury West railway station is owned by Southeastern.
- Is Canterbury West railway station a listed building?
- Canterbury West railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Canterbury West railway station a protected site?
- Yes — Canterbury West railway station is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Canterbury West railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Canterbury West railway station is free to enter.