Historic churches · South East England
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
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
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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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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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- Coordinates
- 51.2800, 1.0800
- Address
- 5b Best Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JB
- 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 South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.2800°, 1.0800°.
- Who owns City of Canterbury?
- City of Canterbury is owned by Canterbury City Council.