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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals Β· South East England

Minster Abbey

In or near Monkton.

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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 Β· 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Minster Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom β€” 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 β€” 0.2 km

Sources

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Minster Abbeyβ˜… IconicπŸ“· 5

Abbeys & priories Β· South East England

Minster Abbey

Minster Abbey β€” historic abbey and Grade I listed building in Thanet, Kent, England, United Kingdom.

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Bedlam Court Lane, Minster - geograph.org.uk - 5161352πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South East England

Durlock Lodge B&B

Durlock Lodge B&B β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

St Mary the Virgin, Minster in Thanet, Kent - East end - geograph.org.uk - 325338πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

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

Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet β€” Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Garton ^ King access cover - geograph.org.uk - 3545169πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South East England

Minster

Minster β€” a village in england south east.

The Lanes, Minster,Thanet, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 426659πŸ“· 5

Manor houses Β· South East England

Wayborough Manor

Wayborough Manor β€” Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

β†— heritage.kent.gov.uk
Sluice Gate on Minster Stream (drain) - geograph.org.uk - 2131069πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Marshside Scout Camp

Marshside Scout Camp β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— thanetscouts.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Minster Abbey

Places to stay

Bedlam Court Lane, Minster - geograph.org.uk - 5161352πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South East England

Durlock Lodge B&B

Durlock Lodge B&B β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Sluice Gate on Minster Stream (drain) - geograph.org.uk - 2131069πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Marshside Scout Camp

Marshside Scout Camp β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— thanetscouts.org.uk
Alterations to the Crown ^ Sceptre, The Street - geograph.org.uk - 4972839πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Acol Farm

Acol Farm β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Lane just past the butchers shop, Lower Goldstone. - geograph.org.uk - 308008πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Goldstone Camping

Goldstone Camping β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ goldstonecamping.co.uk
Footpath to Manston Road - geograph.org.uk - 2261588πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Manston Caravan & Camping Park

Manston Caravan & Camping Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— manstoncaravanpark.co.uk
Victorian postbox on Pegwell Road - geograph.org.uk - 6395715πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Pegwell Bay Caravan Park

Pegwell Bay Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Birchington Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2281477πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Powell Arms Public House

The Powell Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Kings Arms, Sandwich - geograph.org.uk - 5190366πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms

Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.

Sandwich, The Crispin Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2744271πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Admiral Owen Public House

The Admiral Owen Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

β†— heritage.kent.gov.uk
Side extension to Mulberry House, Chequer Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4553525πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Chequer Inn

The Chequer Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

36B, Addington Street - geograph.org.uk - 6833252πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Queen Charlotte Public House

Queen Charlotte Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Shelter at Nelson Crescent, Ramsgate - geograph.org.uk - 7280399πŸ“· 6

Restaurants Β· South East England

The Empire Room

The Empire Room β€” a restaurant in england south east.

β†— theempireroom.co.uk

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Cathedrals Β· South East England

Old Minster

Old Minster β€” former Anglo-Saxon cathedral for the diocese of Wessex.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— winchester.gov.uk
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Cathedrals Β· South East England

Old Sarum Cathedral

Old Sarum Cathedral β€” Grade I listed former cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.

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SaΓ―d Business School from north - geograph.org.uk - 1405682πŸ“· 5

Cathedrals Β· South East England

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Rewley Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

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Cathedrals Β· South East England

Robertsbridge Abbey

Robertsbridge Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

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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. Drivers can use postcode CT12 4HF.
Is Minster Abbey a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.