Historic pubs · South East England
The Maiden's Head Inn
In or near Canterbury.
The Maiden's Head Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.2 km
About
The Maiden's Head Inn is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Maiden's Head Inn is a pub located in Canterbury, Kent, within the South-East England region. It is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) known as the Kent Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, serving drinks and light refreshments, in a setting characterised by the scenic landscape of the Downs. The inn provides a local gathering place for both residents and visitors to the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2744, 1.0730
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 3QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535687 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Maiden's Head Inn?
- The Maiden's Head Inn is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 3QZ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Maiden's Head Inn?
- The Maiden's Head Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Maiden's Head Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 3QZ.
- Is The Maiden's Head Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Maiden's Head Inn is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Maiden's Head Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 3QZ.