Historic pubs · South East England
The Royal Dragoon Public House
In or near Canterbury.
The Royal Dragoon Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
John Baker — 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
About
The Royal Dragoon Public House 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 Royal Dragoon Public House is located in Canterbury, Kent, within the South-East England region. This pub is situated in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and a place for socialising. The setting provides a backdrop of scenic countryside typical of the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2813, 1.0859
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26389217 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Royal Dragoon Public House?
- The Royal Dragoon Public House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 1LH), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Royal Dragoon Public House?
- The Royal Dragoon Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Royal Dragoon Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 1LH.
- Is The Royal Dragoon Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Royal Dragoon Public House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Royal Dragoon Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 1LH.