Historic churches · South East England
Tower of St Magdalene's Church
In or near Canterbury.
Tower of St Magdalene's Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tower of St Magdalene's Church is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Canterbury Roman Museum offers a glimpse into life in Roman Britain, showcasing an extensive collection of artifacts and the remains of a Roman Town House. Visitors can explore one of the UK's few remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics and engage with the museum's interactive exhibits.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower of St Magdalene's Church is located in South-East England. This Grade II* listed structure highlights its architectural significance and historical importance within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2785, 1.0830
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; last admission 4:30pm
- Official site
- canterburymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641451 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower of St Magdalene's Church?
- Tower of St Magdalene's Church is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2JR), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Tower of St Magdalene's Church?
- Tower of St Magdalene's Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower of St Magdalene's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2JR.
- Is Tower of St Magdalene's Church a listed building?
- Tower of St Magdalene's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Tower of St Magdalene's Church a protected site?
- Yes — Tower of St Magdalene's Church is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tower of St Magdalene's Church free to visit?
- Yes, Tower of St Magdalene's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower of St Magdalene's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2JR.