Public art & sculpture · South East England
King Ethelbert Statue
In or near Canterbury.
King Ethelbert Statue — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
King Ethelbert Statue is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St Augustine's Abbey, founded in AD 598, marks the beginning of Christianity in southern England. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins and a museum that details its history from a Saxon monastery to a Tudor royal palace.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The King Ethelbert Statue is a public artwork located in South-East England. It commemorates King Ethelbert, a significant historical figure. The statue serves as a notable representation of the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2792, 1.0862
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 1NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9629449782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Ethelbert Statue?
- King Ethelbert Statue is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 1NG), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is King Ethelbert Statue?
- King Ethelbert Statue — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Ethelbert Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 1NG.
- Is King Ethelbert Statue a protected site?
- Yes — King Ethelbert Statue is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is King Ethelbert Statue free to visit?
- Yes, King Ethelbert Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Ethelbert Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 1NG.