Chapels · South East England
Prior's Chapel
In or near Canterbury.
Prior's Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Prior's Chapel is a chapel in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1660, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Official information
Canterbury Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,400 years of stories, making it a significant part of England's heritage. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, stained glass, and extensive collections, as well as participate in various events and worship services.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prior's Chapel is a Grade I listed chapel located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1660, it represents Tudor-Stuart architectural style. The chapel is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2801, 1.0835
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Established
- 1660
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529489 (CC0)
- commons: Canterbury - prior's chapel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prior's Chapel?
- Prior's Chapel is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2EP), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Prior's Chapel?
- Prior's Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prior's Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2EP.
- When was Prior's Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1660.
- Is Prior's Chapel a listed building?
- Prior's Chapel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Prior's Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — Prior's Chapel is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Prior's Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Prior's Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prior's Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2EP.