Historic churches · South East England
City of Canterbury
In or near Canterbury.
Canterbury ( KAN-tər-bər-ee or -berr-ee), also known as the City of Canterbury, is a local government district and City in Kent, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Canterbury, where
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the City of Canterbury, the nearest railway station is Canterbury West, located 0.6 km away. Entry to the site is free, and the postcode for navigation is CT1 2JB.
About
Canterbury ( KAN-tər-bər-ee or -berr-ee), also known as the City of Canterbury, is a local government district and City in Kent, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Canterbury, where the council is based. The district also includes the towns of Fordwich, Herne Bay and Whitstable, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Parts of the district lie within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Kent Downs. The neighbouring districts (clockwise from east) are Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Ashford and Swale, all of which are also in Kent. To the north the district has a coast onto the North Sea.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Grand Jury Museum in Canterbury offers insights into the history and function of grand juries. Visitors can explore various exhibits and access a reference library dedicated to this legal institution.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Canterbury ( KAN-tər-bər-ee or -berr-ee), also known as the City of Canterbury, is a local government district and City in Kent, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Canterbury, where the council is based. The district also includes the towns of Fordwich, Herne Bay and Whitstable, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Parts of the district lie within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Kent Downs. The neighbouring districts (clockwise from east) are Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Ashford and Swale, all of which are also in Kent. To the north the district has a coast onto the North Sea.
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Background
History
Canterbury itself was an ancient borough, which had held city status from time immemorial. The earliest known charter was issued by Henry II (reigned 1154–1189). A subsequent charter in 1448 gave the city the right to appoint a mayor. Another in 1461 gave the city the right to appoint its own sheriff, making it a county corporate, independent from the jurisdiction of the Sheriff of Kent. When elected county councils were established in 1889, Canterbury's independence was maintained by making it a county borough, independent from the new Kent County Council. Although administratively independent, Canterbury was still deemed part of Kent for the purposes of lieutenancy. The modern district…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2800, 1.0800
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.grandjurymuseum.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: City of Canterbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City of Canterbury?
- City of Canterbury is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2JB), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is City of Canterbury?
- Canterbury ( KAN-tər-bər-ee or -berr-ee), also known as the City of Canterbury, is a local government district and City in Kent, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Canterbury, where
- How do I get to City of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2JB.
- Who owns City of Canterbury?
- City of Canterbury is owned by Canterbury City Council.
- Is City of Canterbury a protected site?
- Yes — City of Canterbury is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is City of Canterbury free to visit?
- Yes, City of Canterbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to City of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2JB.