Museums · South East England
Whitstable Museum and Gallery
In or near Chestfield.
Whitstable Museum and Gallery — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whitstable · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whitstable Museum and Gallery is a museum 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
Whitstable Museum and Gallery showcases the local history of Whitstable, including its maritime heritage, shipbuilding, and fishing. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including one of the world's oldest railway locomotives and offers hands-on activities for children.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Swale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: The Swale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitstable Museum and Gallery is located in South-East England, postcode CT5. This museum features local history exhibits and contemporary art, providing insights into the town's maritime heritage and cultural development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3568, 1.0246
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT5 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 264742
- Nearest railway station
- Whitstable — 0.7 km
- Opening
- All year Thursday to Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm; school holidays Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.whitstablemuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/9953124123 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitstable Museum and Gallery?
- Whitstable Museum and Gallery is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT5 1DB), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Whitstable Museum and Gallery?
- Whitstable Museum and Gallery — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitstable Museum and Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT5 1DB.
- Is Whitstable Museum and Gallery a protected site?
- Yes — Whitstable Museum and Gallery is part of the The Swale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whitstable Museum and Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT5 1DB.