St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Canterbury

Name: St Thomas of Canterbury Church
Address: 59 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1227 462896

#14 among attractions in Canterbury

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St Thomas of Canterbury Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Canterbury, Kent, England. It was built from 1874 to 1875 in the Gothic Revival style. It is situated on the corner of Burgate and Canterbury Lane, west of Lower Bridge Street, opposite the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral in the centre of the city. It is the only Roman Catholic church in Canterbury, built on the site of a medieval church; the old St Mary Magdalen’s Tower was retained. The church contains relics of Thomas Becket. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 51°16'42"N, 1°4'59"E

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59 BurgateCanterbury CT1 2HJ United Kingdom

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+44 1227 462896

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St Thomas of Canterbury Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, St Martin's Church, Canterbury Roman Museum.

~1190 ftNW
Norman-era building with ornate windows
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Museum, History museum, Architecture
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City wall
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~1390 ftW
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Shopping centre, Shopping
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~1410 ftSW
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0.4 miSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Thomas of Canterbury Church?

Nearby attractions include Canterbury Roman Museum, Canterbury (2 min walk), Chair of St Augustine, Canterbury (3 min walk), The Corona, Canterbury (3 min walk), Trinity Chapel, Canterbury (3 min walk).

How to get to St Thomas of Canterbury Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Thomas of Canterbury Church:

Bus

Whitefriars • Lines: El450, P2 (3 min walk)
Canterbury Bus Station (4 min walk)

Train

Canterbury East (11 min walk)
Canterbury West (14 min walk)