Canterbury Roman Museum, Canterbury

Name: Canterbury Roman Museum
Address: 11A Butchery Ln, Canterbury, CT1 2JR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1227 785575

#4 among attractions in Canterbury

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The Canterbury Roman Museum in Canterbury, Kent, houses a Roman pavement which is a scheduled monument, in the remains of a Roman courtyard house which itself is a grade I listed building. The pavement was discovered after World War II bombing, and has been open to the public since 1946. The museum was established in 1961. It houses many excavated artifacts from Roman Canterbury, including the important late Roman silver hoard known as the Canterbury Treasure, together with reconstructions of the Roman town. ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 51°16'43"N, 1°4'53"E

Address

11A Butchery LnCanterbury CT1 2JR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1227 785575

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Canterbury Roman Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Canterbury Roman Museum open?

Canterbury Roman Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Canterbury Roman Museum?

Nearby attractions include St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Canterbury (2 min walk), Chair of St Augustine, Canterbury (3 min walk), The Corona, Canterbury (3 min walk), City of Canterbury, Canterbury (3 min walk).

How to get to Canterbury Roman Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canterbury Roman Museum:

Bus

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

Train

Canterbury East (10 min walk)
Canterbury West (13 min walk)