Cathedrals · South East England
Minster Abbey
In or near Monkton.
Minster Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Minster · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Minster Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minster Abbey is a cathedral located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, serving as a place of worship and community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3313, 1.3178
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Minster
- Postcode
- CT12 4HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Minster — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530175 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minster Abbey?
- Minster Abbey is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12 4HF), in the parish of Minster.
- What is Minster Abbey?
- Minster Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minster Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Minster, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Monkton. Drivers can use postcode CT12 4HF.
- Is Minster Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Minster Abbey is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Minster Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Minster, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12 4HF.