Theatres · South East England
LanFranc Theatre
In or near Canterbury.
LanFranc Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
LanFranc Theatre is a working theatre in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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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's ruins and a museum that showcases its historical significance, including its transformation 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
LanFranc Theatre is a theatre located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The theatre serves as a venue for various performances and cultural events.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2765, 1.0898
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 1UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w176992281 (ODbL)
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📷 5Cafés · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is LanFranc Theatre?
- LanFranc Theatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 1UJ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is LanFranc Theatre?
- LanFranc Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to LanFranc Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 1UJ.
- Is LanFranc Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — LanFranc Theatre is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to LanFranc Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 1UJ.