Memorials & monuments · South East England
South Africa Memorial
In or near Canterbury.
South Africa Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
South Africa Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Canterbury Roman Museum offers a glimpse into life in Roman Britain, featuring the remains of an original Roman Town House and one of the UK's few remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics. Visitors can explore over 2,000 years of history through various exhibits and activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Africa Memorial is located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in the Second Boer War and is a notable example of early 20th-century memorial architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2754, 1.0790
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; last admission 4:30pm
- Official site
- canterburymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/340001609 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Africa Memorial?
- South Africa Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2YA), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is South Africa Memorial?
- South Africa Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Africa Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2YA.
- Is South Africa Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — South Africa Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is South Africa Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Africa Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Africa Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2YA.