Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Canterbury War Horse
In or near Canterbury.
The Canterbury War Horse — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Peter Jeffery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Canterbury War Horse is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Canterbury Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,400 years of stories, located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, rich collections, and 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
The Canterbury War Horse is a public art installation located in South-East England. It commemorates the contribution of horses during wartime and serves as a poignant reminder of their role in military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2795, 1.0840
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Sources
- osm: node/8944111624 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Canterbury War Horse?
- The Canterbury War Horse is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2EN), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Canterbury War Horse?
- The Canterbury War Horse — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Canterbury War Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2EN.
- Is The Canterbury War Horse a protected site?
- Yes — The Canterbury War Horse is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Canterbury War Horse free to visit?
- Yes, The Canterbury War Horse is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Canterbury War Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2EN.