National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Silent Table
In or near Canterbury.
Silent Table — Public artwork (sculpture) by Joss Smith.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Silent Table is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Official information
Canterbury Roman Museum offers a glimpse into life in Roman Britain, showcasing the remains of an original Roman Town House and a unique in situ Roman pavement mosaic. Visitors can explore a rich collection of artifacts and engage in various educational activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Silent Table is located in Kent, South-East England, within the unparished area of Canterbury. It lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a designation that highlights its scenic and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2758, 1.0807
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; last admission 4:30pm
Sources
- osm: n9629387537 (ODbL)
- commons: Silent Table - a sculpture in the Dane John Gardens, Canterbury - geograph.org.uk - 1106026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silent Table?
- Silent Table is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 3JQ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Silent Table?
- Silent Table — Public artwork (sculpture) by Joss Smith.
- How do I get to Silent Table?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 3JQ.
- Is Silent Table a protected site?
- Yes — Silent Table is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Silent Table free to visit?
- Yes, Silent Table is free to enter.
- How do I get to Silent Table?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 3JQ.