St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Name: St Martin's Church
Address: 1 N Holmes Rd, Canterbury, CT1 1QJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1227 768072

#3 among attractions in Canterbury

Unesco, Church, Top attraction, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Church of St Martin is an ancient Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England, situated slightly beyond the city centre. It is recognised as the oldest church building in Britain still in use as a church, and the oldest parish church in the English-speaking world, although Roman and Celtic churches had existed for centuries. The church is, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, part of a World Heritage Site. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1988Architectural style: Anglo-Saxon architectureCoordinates: 51°16'41"N, 1°5'37"E

Address

1 N Holmes RdCanterbury CT1 1QJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1227 768072

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Day trips

St Martin's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury Roman Museum, Canterbury city walls.

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Norman-era building with ornate windows
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Ruins of 6th-century church, with museum
St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury
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Museum, History museum
Canterbury Roman Museum, Canterbury
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City wall
Canterbury city walls, Canterbury
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St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
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Park
Greyfriars, Canterbury
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Shopping centre, Shopping
Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Canterbury
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Garden, Park
Dane John Mound, Canterbury
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Museum, Art museum, Tudor Revival architecture
The Beaney, Canterbury
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0.7 miW
Museum
Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Canterbury
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Martin's Church open?

St Martin's Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St Martin's Church?

Nearby attractions include HM Prison Canterbury, Canterbury (3 min walk), St Martin's Mill, Canterbury (4 min walk), Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury (6 min walk), Canterbury College, Canterbury (6 min walk).

How to get to St Martin's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Martin's Church:

Bus

Whitefriars • Lines: El450, P2 (13 min walk)
Canterbury Bus Station (14 min walk)

Train

Canterbury East (21 min walk)
Canterbury West (24 min walk)