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Cathedrals · South East England

Minster Abbey

In or near Monkton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly★ 4.7 · 72 Google reviews

Minster Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

The Chapel, Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet - geograph.org.uk - 4881086

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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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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

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Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet

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Manor houses · South East England

Wayborough Manor

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Where to eat & stay near Minster Abbey

Places to stay

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B&Bs · South East England

Durlock Lodge B&B

Durlock Lodge B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Marshside Scout Camp

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Caravan parks · South East England

Acol Farm

Acol Farm — a caravan park in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Goldstone Camping

Goldstone Camping — a campsite in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South East England

Manston Caravan & Camping Park

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↗ manstoncaravanpark.co.uk
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Caravan parks · South East England

Pegwell Bay Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South East England

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The Admiral Owen Public House

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The Chequer Inn

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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.