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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · South East England

Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury

In or near Canterbury.

Paid admission££

Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury — a temple folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Stour Street, Canterbury Heritage Museum - geograph.org.uk - 3467910

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Canterbury East · 0.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury is a temple folly located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

The Eastbridge Hospital in Canterbury has been a welcoming site for pilgrims for over 800 years. Visitors can explore its ancient buildings and learn about its historical significance and role in the community.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Roman temple at Adelaide Place in Canterbury is a folly located in South-East England. This structure reflects the architectural style of ancient Roman temples, contributing to the area's historical landscape.

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

Coordinates
51.2777, 1.0774
County
Kent
District
Canterbury
Parish
Canterbury, unparished area
Postcode
CT1 2HZ
Parliamentary constituency
Canterbury
Nearest railway station
Canterbury East0.4 km
Opening
Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-15:00

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury?
Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2HZ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
What is Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury?
Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury — a temple folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury?
The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2HZ.
Is Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury a protected site?
Yes — Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury free to visit?
Yes, Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury is free to enter.
How do I get to Roman temple at Adelaide Place, Canterbury?
The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2HZ.