Museums · South East England
Sidney Cooper Museum
In or near Canterbury.
Sidney Cooper Museum — museum in Canterbury, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sidney Cooper Museum is a museum in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 2004, it dates from the modern period. 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 0.4 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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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
Sidney Cooper Museum is a modern museum located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. Established in 2004, it is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the Kent Downs. The museum focuses on local art and history, showcasing a variety of exhibits relevant to the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2810, 1.0770
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 453267
- Established
- 2004
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:30-17:00, Sa 11:30-17:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370199 (CC0)
- commons: Sidney Cooper Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sidney Cooper Museum?
- Sidney Cooper Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2BQ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Sidney Cooper Museum?
- Sidney Cooper Museum — museum in Canterbury, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sidney Cooper Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2BQ.
- When was Sidney Cooper Museum built?
- Built or established in 2004.
- Is Sidney Cooper Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Sidney Cooper Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sidney Cooper Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2BQ.