St Augustine’s Abbey

Location:ย Longport, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PF

Telephone:ย 01227 767345

Email:ย bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

Website:ย www.english-heritage.org.uk


This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine. Originally created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, it is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the cathedral and St Martin’s Church.

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Free entry with a valid YAC Pass Card when accompanied by a paying adult

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